Riverside College of Health Careers
The mission of Riverside College of Health Careers is to enhance the well-being and improve the health of communities of southeastern Virginia and beyond by providing high-quality, residential and online undergraduate education in nursing and allied health, preparing competent and caring professionals for careers within Riverside Health System and the region.
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Surgical Technology
Interested in working in the operating room? Surgical Technology is the program for you! This 18 month program offers students the opportunity to experience a hands-on learning environment that leads Associate in Applied Science. During the program, students take the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technologists to become Certified Surgical Technologists, in their last semester.
Programs We Offer
Learn about the wide variety of accredited programs available at Riverside College of Health Careers.
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Our Values
We believe in fostering a learning environment designed to support students' educational and career goals.
Application Deadlines
Program application deadlines for all Spring 2024 classes are fast approaching! Find the program that is right for you and submit your application today.
Riverside College of Health Careers is certified to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
The College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
This institution is approved to offer GI Bill ® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.
Riverside College of Health Careers has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide enrollment and degree verifications. The National Student Clearinghouse can be contacted at www.degreeverify.org.
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