Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Healthcare Education Partner in Chesapeake, VA
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital: Student Services has been a leader in healthcare education for over a decade, offering students unparalleled access to hands-on clinical training and state-of-the-art simulation facilities. Our programs are designed and taught by experienced healthcare professionals who bring real-world expertise into the classroom, ensuring graduates are prepared to meet the demands of modern healthcare. With multiple accreditations from recognized bodies like ABHES and CCNE, we maintain rigorous academic standards that employers value. Our hybrid learning model combines online flexibility with in-person clinical experience, catering to both traditional and working students. The college's commitment to student success is reflected in high program completion rates and strong job placement statistics across certificate programs like Cardiac Electrophysiology and Patient Care Technician.Through partnerships with Sentara Healthcare, students gain exclusive access to premier clinical sites and mentorship opportunities. Our mission focuses on transforming education through innovation while maintaining a culture of service and academic excellence. The college actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment where all students can thrive. With small class sizes and personalized attention, we ensure each student receives the support needed to succeed in their healthcare career journey.
Services
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Medical Assistant
Monitor Surveillance
Patient Care Technician
Distance Education
Simulation Labs
Career Services
Financial Aid
Technical Support
Library Resources
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer hands-on clinical training in state-of-the-art facilities
- Our faculty includes experienced healthcare professionals from Sentara Healthcare
- We maintain 100% placement rates for select certificate programs
- We provide hybrid learning combining online flexibility with in-person training
- We have multiple accreditations from recognized healthcare education bodies
Associations and certifications
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
- National Center for Competency Testing
- National Healthcareer Association
What people say
Excellent clinical experience
Dedicated faculty support
Strong job placement rates
Modern simulation facilities
Flexible hybrid learning
Services
Cardiac Electrophysiology
This fully online certificate program trains professionals in cardiac rhythm monitoring. Students learn to interpret electrocardiograms and analyze heart rhythms through virtual instruction and 1080 clinical hours. Graduates qualify for roles in hospital electrophysiology labs with strong certification and employment rates.
Patient Care Technician
A 16-week program combining classroom instruction with 180 hours of clinical practice. Students learn patient care techniques, vital sign monitoring, and basic nursing skills under professional supervision. High program completion and certification rates support career entry in healthcare facilities.
Monitor Surveillance
Fifteen-week program teaching EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring with 234 clinical hours. Students train to identify arrhythmias and cardiac abnormalities in hospitalized patients. Program outcomes show strong retention and placement rates in hospital monitoring units.
Medical Assistant
One-year program developing clinical and administrative skills for medical offices. Students learn patient care, lab procedures, and office management with 100% certification rates. Graduates qualify for roles in physician offices and outpatient clinics across healthcare systems.
Simulation Labs
Advanced simulation facilities provide realistic patient care scenarios using mannequins and virtual technology. Students practice emergency responses, medication administration, and diagnostic procedures in controlled environments before clinical rotations, enhancing preparedness for real-world healthcare settings.
People
Dr. Angela Taylor
College President
Dr. Taylor leads Sentara College with over 130 years of combined institutional experience. She champions innovative healthcare education through hybrid learning models and maintains strong industry partnerships to ensure program relevance and student success.
Onakome Omorogbe
Program Coordinator
As Medical Assistant Program Coordinator, Onakome directs curriculum development and student training. With clinical experience and educational expertise, she ensures program alignment with industry standards and high certification rates.
Dr. Megan Hunsinger
Program Director
Dr. Hunsinger oversees the Monitor Surveillance Program, integrating clinical expertise with educational best practices. She ensures curriculum prepares students for cardiac monitoring roles through comprehensive didactic and practical training components.
Tracie Johnson
Program Coordinator
As Patient Care Technician Program Coordinator, Tracie manages curriculum implementation and clinical training. Her background in healthcare education supports the program's high retention and job placement rates for graduates.
Dr. Megan Taylor
Director of Student Success
Dr. Taylor leads student support services, developing resources to enhance academic achievement. She coordinates tutoring, counseling, and career guidance programs that contribute to student retention and professional development.
Questions
What healthcare programs does Sentara College offer?
We offer certificate programs in Cardiac Electrophysiology, Medical Assistant, Monitor Surveillance, and Patient Care Technician, with hybrid learning options combining online and in-person instruction.
Are Sentara College programs accredited?
Yes, our programs hold multiple accreditations from recognized bodies including ABHES, CCNE, and CAAHEP, ensuring high-quality education recognized by healthcare employers.
How does clinical training work?
Students gain hands-on experience through Sentara Healthcare's clinical settings and simulation labs, with program-specific hours ranging from 180 to 1080 practical training hours.
What student support services are available?
We provide financial aid advising, technical support, library resources, career services, and the Center for Student Success to support learners throughout their educational journey.
What are admission requirements?
Requirements vary by program but generally include prerequisite courses, background checks, and health screenings. Our admissions team provides personalized application guidance.
Can I complete programs online?
We offer hybrid programs combining online coursework with required in-person clinical experiences to accommodate working students while maintaining practical training components.
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