Certifications and Opportunities
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All Academy classes have various career related speakers and field trips throughout the school year to provide the students with first-hand professional career experiences. In addition, students in some classes can earn industry recognized certifications and dual enrollment credit through Northern Virginia Community College.
Dental Careers 1 & 2
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED
- Dental Careers 2 - Internships with area dental offices
- Dental Radiology Certification (DANB) - for Level 2 students only)
- Revive Certified (Administration of Naloxone for opioid overdose)
- Virginia State Radiation Exam - for Level 2 students only)
Exploring the Language of Medicine/Exploring Health Sciences
- American Heart Association Bloodborne Pathogens
- American Heart Association First Aid Certification
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED
- Dual Enrollment credit option through Northern Virginia Community College
Emergency Medical Technician 1 & 2
- Dual Enrollment credit option through Northern Virginia Community College
- American Heart Association Bloodborne Pathogens
- American Heart Association First Aid Certification
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (FEMA)
- Critical Incident Stress Management
- IS 100, 200, 700, 800 FEMA
- IS 00005 Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- NR EMT - National Register EMT
- Ride-Along Experiences with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Departments
Medical Assistant 1 & 2
- American Heart Association Bloodborne Pathogens
- American Heart Association First Aid Certification
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Observership experiences with Inova Cares Clinic for Women & Children and other Inova locations
Patient Care Technician
- Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A) Examination (NHA)
Pharmacy Technician 1 & 2
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED
- ExCPT Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (CPhT)
- Internships with Giant Pharmacy
Practical Nursing 1
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED
- Revive Certified (Administration of Naloxone for opioid overdose)
- Certified in Stop the Bleed