Earn While You Learn

• Next hire date: October 2025
• Typical course size: 18
• Training time: 16 weeks
• Apply for Emergency Medical Technician 

What is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

• An EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) is a healthcare professional who provides emergency medical care and transportation to individuals experiencing medical emergencies. They are trained to assess patients, perform basic medical procedures, and stabilize patients before transferring them to a hospital
• At UVA, EMTs work in the Medical Transport Network (MTN), the Emergency Department (ED) and as Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) in other areas of the hospital

Typical Career Path:

• While you can work your entire career as an EMT, many choose to advance their education. EMTs have several pathways available, including advanced EMT, paramedic, and critical care paramedic. Many also find that this initial exposure to healthcare opens doors to careers in nursing, radiology technology, respiratory therapy, or various roles within the hospital setting

Course details:

• Class will be held in-person at UVA Colony Plaza
• Clinical rotations are integrated throughout the course and may involve weekend and evening shifts
• Candidates will be prepared to take their National Registry exam at the conclusion of the course

• Next hire date: October 2025
• Typical Course Size: 8 - 10
• Training time: 8 weeks

What is a Phlebotomist?

• A phlebotomist is responsible for venipuncture, which involves using a needle to withdraw blood for laboratory testing needed to screen for, diagnose, and monitor health conditions. This role includes receiving lab work orders, accurately collecting, labeling, and processing samples, and preparing them for transport. Phlebotomists work closely with patients and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the best patient experience
• Phlebotomists typically work in inpatient settings and various clinic sites

What is a Specimen Management Technician?

• Specimen Management Technicians manage all specimens submitted to the UVA laboratories and any referral labs. They verify and enter lab orders into the information system to create a unique identifier for each specimen, ensuring tracking throughout the testing process. Their responsibilities include assessing pre-analytical variables, processing, aliquoting, and packaging specimens for transport or analysis
• SMTs work specifically in Clinical Laboratories

Typical career path:

• For many, the roles of Phlebotomist and Specimen Management Technician serve as long-term career options. Others may use these roles as stepping stones to further education and training to become Clinical Lab Assistants, Medical Lab Assistants, Medical Laboratory Technologists, or Medical Laboratory Scientists. Some also transition into nursing, radiology technology, respiratory therapy, or other healthcare-related roles

Course details:

• Class is held in-person at PVCC. The phlebotomy course is eight weeks in duration. After the eight-week course, candidates will receive an additional eight weeks of education in the desired track (phlebotomy or SMT)
• Clinical rotations are integrated throughout the course
• Candidates will be prepared to take the certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

• Next hire date: October 2025
• Typical Course Size: 20
• Training time: Three months 

What is a Certified Medical Assistant?

• The CMA role is a relatively new position in healthcare, primarily in ambulatory settings or diagnostic areas such as radiology. CMAs assist with medical care, which includes taking patient histories and vital signs, performing EKGs, assisting with examinations, administering medications, and more. This role may also involve administrative tasks in the medical office setting, allowing CMAs to perform a wide range of duties under the supervision of healthcare provider
• CMAs primarily work in our clinic settings

Typical career path:

• Many CMAs choose to continue their careers in this role, while others find that their introduction to healthcare opens doors to careers in nursing, radiology technology, respiratory therapy, or other roles within the hospital setting

Course details:

• Classes are held in-person at PVCC
• Clinicals are integrated throughout the course at clinic locations
• Candidates will be eligible to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) at the completion of the course

• Next hire date: October 2025
• Typical Course Size: 20
• Training time: Eight weeks

What is a Patient Care Technician (PCT)? 

• A Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the healthcare team who provides essential patient-centered care under the supervision of a nurse. PCTs can expect to perform many of the same job duties as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), but the scope of a PCT includes more advanced skills including simple wound care, removing peripheral IVs, conducting EKGs, and performing bladder scans. Other responsibilities will include responding to patient calls and requests, assisting patients with personal hygiene, and providing emotional support to both patients and their families
• PCTs work in our inpatient units throughout the hospital, including acute care, intermediate care, and critical care areas

Typical career path:

• Many find this introduction to healthcare leads them to careers in nursing, radiology technology, respiratory therapy, or other roles in the hospital setting

 Course details:

• Class is held in-person at PVCC
• Clinicals are conducted during the course. During clinicals, trainees will take care of patients on an inpatient unit at UVA with an instructor
• Candidates will be eligible to take the national certification exam through the National Healthcareer Associaion (NHA) at the completion of the course

Training Time: 9-12 months
Hiring: Ongoing

The UVA Pharmacy Technician Training Program is an ASHP/ACPE accredited program. The program is to prepare current and aspiring pharmacy technicians with standardized training that meets state requirements to practice as a pharmacy technician. In addition, this program is to prepare technicians for any state or national certification exam.

Training includes: Online classroom training through Pharmacy Technician University, Experiential training in our state-of-the-art pharmacy, Preparation for passing the national certification exam. Candidates accepting a position will continue in their role as a pharmacy technician after completing the program and achieving their Virginia registration.

The program is a 426.5 hour program that can be completed within 9-12 months, however candidates have a maximum of 2 years to complete the program and pass the PTCE exam. The didactic portion of the program is completed online, is self-paced, and contains graded quizzes, unit exams, midterm, and final exam. The simulation portion of the program is observed and graded by local instructors.  The experiential portion of the program is completed at designated pharmacy sites with an assigned preceptor. 

Hours Breakdown:

• Didactic: 136.9 hours
• Simulation: 65.6 hours
• Experiential: 224 hours        

Admission’s Requirements:

It is our goal for each student to succeed throughout the training program and into their career. To ensure the success of our students, they must meet the following minimum qualifications to enroll in the program: 

• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have English language and math proficiency sufficient to fulfill the requirements of the pharmacy technician job responsibilities, demonstrated by passing the TRC Reading Comprehension and Math Assessments in three attempts or less.  A minimum score of 70% is required for each assessment.
• Pass a screening pertaining to any illicit drug use and a criminal record background check.
• Comply with immunization requirements of experiential sites and employers. 
• Meet state-specific age requirements for employment of pharmacy technicians. 
• Meet state-specific requirements as regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy. 
• Meet employer-specific requirements, if applicable. 

*Note:  Any applicant needing special accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact your Program Director.

The Program Director has final approval of applicants’ qualifications for acceptance into the training program.

How to Apply:

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roles on the career website for the University of Virginia.  Please be sure to include a cover letter outlining why you are interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician and an updated resume.

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Contact Information: 

UVA Health Department of Pharmacy Services 
1240 Lee Street 
Charlottesville, VA 22903 

Program Director:

Timony Couturier, CPhT
Email: tan4z@uvahealth.org
Phone: 434.982.2626

Chief Pharmacy Officer:

Danielle Griggs, PharmD, MBA, MS

1. Successfully complete a VA Board of Pharmacy approved training program
2. Register and pay for the National Exam
3. Take and pass the National exam
4. Complete an online Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration Application

Effective July 1, 2022 the Virginia Board of Pharmacy mandated that a pharmacy technician applicant must complete a pharmacy technician training program that is

1) jointly accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), or 2) an accredited training program operated through the Department of Education’s (DOE) Career and Technical Education program, or 3) a program operated through a federal agency or branch of the military, or 4) a program accredited by an accreditation body approved by the board.  Please note that the DOE has indicated that it intends to require joint accreditation through ASHP and ACPE, and to date, the Board has not approved another accreditation body.

License and Registration Requirements and Fees:

*All costs listed below are out of pocket for pharmacy technician candidates. The exam fee required for National Certification may be eligible for reimbursement through UVA Health’s tuition and education benefits (must pass exam).

Pharmacy Technician Trainees: Persons enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program must obtain a pharmacy technician trainee registration if they will be performing the duties of a pharmacy technician. Registration is valid for two years. Registration applications can be found on the Virginia Board of Pharmacy website.

Pharmacy Technician Trainee Registration:

Application fee: $20

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT): The UVA Pharmacy Technician Training Program is recognized by the ASHP/ACHE. The pharmacy technician applicant will receive a diploma at the end of the program, and will then be eligible to sit for a National Exam to achieve “certified pharmacy technician” status. Two exams are recognized for board licensure; the PTCE, and the ExCPT. More information about the exams can be found below.

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Cost of exam: $129.00
   
• National Healthcare Organization (NHA)
• Cost of exam: $125.00

Upon passing a national exam, candidates must complete the final step of the process to practice as a pharmacy technician in Virginia. Candidates must register for a Virginia Pharmacy Technician License. Click here for more information.

Pharmacy Technician Registration:

Initial application fee: $35
Annual renewal fee: $35

• Next hire date: October 2025
• Course size: Eight
• Training time: Three months

What is a Sterile Processing Technician?

• Sterile Processing Technicians play a significant role in our Medical Center operations.  These specialized healthcare professionals decontaminate, sterilize, inspect, and assemble reusable surgical instruments and healthcare devices.  This role requires a very detail-oriented person as principles of infection control, sterilization and packaging of surgical equipment, record keeping, quality control practices, inventory management, and specific knowledge of medical instruments/devices are vital to patient safety
• Sterile Processing Technicians work in the perioperative setting

Typical career path:

• Many sterile processing technicians choose to advance their career within the perioperative setting, including surgical technologist

Course details:

• Class is held in-person on site at UVA Medical Center
• Clinicals are integrated throughout the course and include 400 hours of experience
• Candidates will be eligible to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) at the conclusion of the course

• Next hire date: October 2025
• Course size: 15
• Training time: Eight weeks

What is an Access Associate?

• Access Associates (AA) and Patient Access Specialists (PAS) are vital healthcare team members and are known for their dynamic and compassionate approach. Their responsibilities include collecting and verifying patient information such as demographics, medical history, and insurance information. They also schedule and coordinate patient appointments, ensure a welcoming atmosphere, and address patient inquiries. AAs and PASs guide patients through registration, scheduling, and admission processes, making them the initial point of contact upon arrival.
• AAs and PAs work in various settings throughout the health system, including clinics, admitting, call centers, Emergency Department, patient registration hubs and surgery

Typical career path:

• UVA Health is developing an innovative career ladder designed to provide a robust and rewarding career path for our Access Workforce. Beginning as an Access Associate or Patient Access Specialist often marks the initial step in one's healthcare journey, leading to a long and fulfilling career with numerous promotion opportunities throughout our Health System

Course details:

• Class is held on site at University Medical Center

New to the Earn While You Learn programs!

Training Time: 2 Years

Typical Course Size:  Based on PVCC Program Acceptance

Start Time: Fall Semester 2025

Next Program Entry Opportunity:

Earn While You Learn support starts after an employee has been accepted into the PVCC Nursing Program and Nursing Classes start.  

PVCC accepts applications for program entry in late summer for Spring Semester start and winter for Fall semester start. 

Eligibility for application requires all prerequisite courses are completed with a grade of "C" or above and completion of the TEAS Test.  More specific information is available within this website.

 The Opportunity:

Registered Nurse is now part of the Earn While You Learn Program!  UVA Medical Center in collaboration with Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) will offer the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) and subsequent NCLEX-RN licensure will be offered within the Medical Center's Earn While You Learn Program. 

Program Details:

The nursing program lasts for two years (4 semesters). Upon completion of this program, graduates are eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse after successfully passing the NCLEX-RN licensing exam.

Requirements:

Entrance into the PVCC Nursing Program requires completion of several pre-requisite courses, TEAS testing, and additional admission requirements. This program is available to UVA employees with 1 year or more full-time service to UVA Health, are in good performance standing, have demonstrated good attendance, and have manager’s support.

While enrolled in the program trainees can expect to work in their current role for 24 hours and have the remaining 16 hours per week focused on coursework toward the associate degree in nursing.  This program requires hours of study outside of work that are not compensated. 

Trainees must meet all program and graduation requirements as outlined at the time of admission.  Successful graduates will be expected to commit to employment at UVA for a period of two (2) years after completing the program.   

Support:

Trainees admitted to the Earn While You Learn RN Program will continue to receive their full-time salary and benefits.  Educational expenses including tuition, fees, and textbooks will be covered by UVA Medical Center and available grants.

For more Information: 

PVCC Website for RN Program

PVCC Admission Handbook

~Based on the availability of the PVCC LPN to RN Bridge Program

The Opportunity:

There is now a great opportunity available to LPNs working at UVA!  In cooperation with Piedmont Virginia Community College, licensed LPNs employed at UVA can enroll in a “bridge program” that leads to the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) and subsequent NCLEX-RN licensure. 

Program Details:

Trainees who are admitted to the program take “bridge” courses in the first semester and then are eligible to take the second-year nursing courses and graduate with an associate degree in nursing after three semesters. Upon completion of this program, graduates are eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse after successfully passing the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. 

Requirements:

This program is available to LPNs who have been employed by UVA for year, are in good performance standing, and have their manager’s support.  LPNs accepted into the program will have met all admission requirements for the PVCC associate degree in nursing and will complete 41 hours of coursework in three semesters.  

While enrolled in the program, LPNs will work in their current job for 24 hours per week and have the remaining 16 hours per week focused on coursework toward the associate degree in nursing.  Between semesters LPNs in the program will work 40 hours per at their current job.  This program requires hours of study outside of work hours that are not compensated.   

Trainees must meet all program and graduation requirements as outlined at the time of admission.  Successful graduates will be expected to commit to employment at UVA for a period of two (2) years after completing the program.   

Support:

Trainees admitted to the Earn While You Learn LPN to RN Bridge Program will continue to receive their full-time salary and benefits.  Educational expenses including tuition, fees, and textbooks will be covered by UVA and available grants.

For more information:

PVCC Website 

Piedmont Virginia Community College: LPN to RN Bridge Program

Next Program Opportunity:

Fall Semester 2025

Typical Course Size:  Varies based on PVCC Program Acceptance

The Opportunity:

The Earn While You Learn Paramedic Program is a career progression opportunity for EMTs employed in the UVA Medical Transport Network and UVA Emergency Department.

Program Details:

The 16-month certificate program will be offered in collaboration with Piedmont Virginia Community College.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the national registry exam. Upon successful completion of this examination, candidates receive their National Registry Paramedic certification. This is required prior to applying for the reciprocity as a Virginia paramedic. The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services will only grant certification as a paramedic in Virginia through initial certification and reciprocity afforded through the National Registry.

Requirements:

Consideration for the Earn While You Learn Paramedic program includes the following:

• EMT in good standing employed by UVA Medical Transport Network or UVA Emergency Department
• UVA employee in good standing with manager’s approval for program entry
• PVCC Competency requirement for math and English

Additionally, candidates should be in good performance standing and have demonstrated good attendance.

Support:

Paramedic trainees will work clinically as an EMT for 24 hours per week (2 12-hour shifts) with 16 hours (2 8-hour shifts) of educational time. During school breaks and holidays clinical work as an EMT will be 40 hours per week. Trainees can expect to commit some unpaid hours in support of educational efforts beyond the 16 hours/week provided.

Trainees will be full-time employees with full benefits and educational expenses will be covered. Upon program completion, they will continue employment in either the Medical Transport Network or UVA Emergency Department for 18 months.

Paramedic graduates who wish to continue their education can receive an

Associate degree with an additional 6 classes. These 6 classes will not be Earn While You Learn but will have tuition support through UVA.

Next Hire: September 2025 

(Note: Available program start dates are subject to change with a limited number of applicants selected)

Typical Course Size: 4-6

Applications for September Accepted:  Closed

Next Anticipated Hire:  Spring 2026 (Applications will open in fall 2025--please monitor the site)

Opportunity

As a Surgical Technology Trainee UVA Medical Center pays all tuition expenses. The employee will earn a full-time salary and benefits while learning the necessary skills to become a registered Tech in Surgery at UVA Health.

Program Acceptance

Acceptance and placement into the program are on a rolling basis.  Employee must meet all eligibility requirements prior to starting classwork, including the support of their supervisor in Peri-Operative Services or a Procedural Service area, which may include, but not limited to, the following areas: Labor & Delivery, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, etc.  

Qualifying Roles

Qualifying roles for the Earn While You Learn (EWYL) Surgical Technology (ST) Program include but are not limited to the following Peri-Operative or Procedural Service areas: 

• Central Sterile Supply/Sterile Processing Technician
• Surgical Support Technician (SST)
• Endoscopy Technician
• Patient Services Assistant (PSA)
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Anesthesia Technician
• OR Transporter

Classroom, Lab, and Clinical Practicum Training

The Surgical Technology Certification Program is in collaboration with Insight Global® and MedCerts 

• The EWYL ST Program is done in partnership with MedCerts online training program, a comprehensive curriculum-based program that develops basic technical knowledge.
• The 9-month training program includes:
  • Online, module-based teaching with onsite labs and simulations with our experienced Peri-Operative clinicians at UVA Health
  • Hands-on skills and knowledge needed to function in the surgical technology role.
• Successful completion of the program and 125 proctored cases in this dynamic environment will enable the trainee to sit for the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification exam
• Successful completion of coursework, clinicals, case logs, and certification exams are required for registry with the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist

Note: UVA Health will only support MedCerts online Surgical Technology training that has been completed through our EWYL ST Program. 

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of employment as a UVA Medical Center employee with at least six months of employment within Peri-Operative Services or applicable procedural area (Labor & Delivery, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, etc.) prior to program start. 
• Existing UVA Medical Center employee in full-time benefitted position 
• Employee in good standing with performance and attendance
• Manager approval as evidenced by letter of recommendation or completion of attestation
• Able to meet minimum physical requirements for surgical technologists: Job requires standing for prolonged periods; repetitive motion-passing instruments, lifting heavy instrument sets.  Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull>50-100 lbs. May be exposed to cold, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease
• Interview with program clinical panel and/or Peri-Operative Services supervisor
• Training program requires a post-completion, full-time commitment to UVA Medical Center for 1year as outlined in participation contract

Next Program Entry Opportunity: Based on PVCC Schedule

Typical Course Size:  Based on Acceptance into the PVCC Program

Program Details:

The Medical Lab Assistant Program is in collaboration with Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC).

Requirements:

One year of employment as a specimen management technician or phlebotomist in the medical laboratories.

Support:

During the college semester this student enrolled in the program will receive eight hours of paid study time and guaranteed time away from work to attend classes. The class and clinical time will be unpaid.  Tuition will either be covered by grants or UVA educational assistance, and books will be paid for by the department.

Please note the educational support model for this advanced program is different than others due to restrictions by the accrediting organization.

For More Information:

Primary program contact is Briana Shelton (BMS7H@uvahealth.org)

Next Program Entry Opportunity: January 2026

Applications for those interested are anticipated to open in October 2025.

Typical Course Size:  2-4 Year

Opportunity:

We have capacity to train 2-4 people per year as an MRI Trainee, all tuition expenses are paid by the organization. Also, earn a salary while supporting our team in MRI and learning the necessary skills to become a registered MRI technologist at UVA Health

Program Details:

• Academics: Satisfy academic requirements via successful enrollment and acceptance into the Tesla Institute of MRI Technology. The trainee will log 2000 clinical hours as a trainee while enrolled in the program and will.
• Clinical: Apply and interview for an open MRI Trainee position.  An applicant must be successful in both academic enrollment as well as being hired into the trainee position.

Requirements:

• Applicant must have successfully completed college-level anatomy and physiology 1 and 2 (BIO 141 & 142).
• Applicant must have background and history exposing them to medical terminology or college course in medical terminology.
• Ideal candidate would possess a certification in imaging, but previous certification is not required if the candidate has a strong clinical background as EMT, CMA, LPN, or support staff position.
• Upon completion of both academic and clinical requirements, candidate must pass professional registry.
• Upon completion of the program and successfully passing registry, applicant is required to work in the UVA MRI department for at least 12 months.

Support:

• MRI Trainee is a paid position with benefits
• MRI Trainee will gain entry level experience relative to patient care, prep, and safety
• MRI Trainee will be assigned a mentor to help bridge / link the academic program to the clinical experience
• Tuition for the Tesla institute is 100% paid by UVA Health 

Sleep Lab (Polysomnographic)Technologists 

NEW PROGRAM IN DEVELOPMENT

Training Time: Approximately 6-12 Months

Start Date: May 2025

*Applications are now closed.

Next Anticipated Hire: Potentially Fall 2025

Typical Course Size:  4

The Polysomnographic Technologist is not as well-known as other healthcare professionals, but highly specialized. We will attempt to answer many questions we anticipate you may have.

Details first:

• Advanced programs are only available to a small number of existing UVA Medical Center employees
• Full time NIGHT SHIFT position
• There are 80 hours of classroom (didactic) training. This lasts about 2 weeks and occurs on dayshift.
• Self-directed on-line modules
• Training program requires 960 clinical hours (about 6 months) to be eligible to take the credential exams.  Additional hours may be needed to ensure trainees are competent to work independently. 
• There are two, tiered exams that occur over time
  • RPGST (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist)
  • CPGST (Certified Polysomnographic Technologists)
• 1-year commitment to UVA is required after training is complete
• Patient care experience is preferred
• Small number of positions available

What is a Polysomnographic Technologist?

A health care professional who studies and analyzes patients' sleep patterns. They work under the direction of sleep physicians to diagnose and treat various sleep disorders.  They undergo training that prepares them to operate and interpret data from specialized equipment.

Where do Polysomnographic Technologists work?

They may work in sleep centers, hospitals, or clinics that specialize in sleep disorders.  Their work environments focus on providing diagnostic testing and treatment for patients with sleep-related conditions. 

What types of equipment will I learn to use?

A wide range of equipment is needed to conduct patient evaluations:

• Electroencephalography (EEG): Detects and records the electrical activity in the brain providing insight into the different stages of sleep.
• Electrocardiography (EKG): Sensors on a patient's chest to monitor the electrical activity of the heart.
• Electromyogram (EMG): Sensors for monitoring patients and collecting data on muscle activity during sleep.
• Electro-oculography (EOG): Sensors detect eye activity and capture patients' eye movements accurately.
• Breathing sensors: Detect air movement through the mouth and nose to assess breathing patterns during sleep.
• Respiratory inductive plethysmography belt: Monitors and provides data on the patient's breathing effort while they sleep.
• Pulse oximeter: Measures the patient's pulse and blood oxygen levels for assessing overall oxygenation during sleep. 
• Video and audio monitoring equipment: Help care providers observe and listen to the patient's sleep environment.

A Night in the Life of a Polysomnographic Technologist

When patients arrive in the evening, the sleep tech may ask questions about sleep patterns, including breathing issues, snoring, and excessive movement.  They guide the patient to the sleep study room which usually has a bed, video camera, and sleep monitoring equipment to record the patient's vitals, including heart rate, brain waves, muscle activity, and body functioning.  

After connecting sensors on the head, chest, face, stomach, and legs, the technologists leaves while the patient goes to sleep.  During the study, they carefully observe the patient through the monitoring window to note various sleep characteristics, such as:

• Position changes
• Patient movement
• Stages of sleep
• Snoring and breathing patterns
• Other patterns or anomalies while sleeping

They may also help physicians and other members of the healthcare team conduct more specialized studies, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titration and bi-level PAP (BiPAP) studies.

A Video to Learn More

"My Life as a Sleep Technologist" is a very helpful video found on YouTube created by UpSkill Houston.  While this is at Texas Children's Hospital--the information is highly relevant to our positions at UVA.

Cardiac or Vascular Sonography

NEW PROGRAM IN DEVELOPMENT

Training Time: 12 Months

Typical Course size: 2-4

Hiring Time:

• We anticipate applications for this program will open in February/March 2025  Applications are now closed
• Actual start date will be August 2025

Next application period:  Projected January to February 2026

This program is still in planning so many details are not available at this time.

We do have the list of pre-requisite courses required for application. We want to share this information well in advance of the actual application period. 

Prerequisite classes required prior to application:

Communication (One of the following):

• ENG 111      College Composition
• EDE 11        English Composition Readiness
• ENG 134     Grammar for Writing & Speaking
• CST 100      Principles of Public Speaking

Human Anatomy and Physiology (One of the following selections--note there are two courses per selection):

• BIO 141 & BIO 142 Human Anatomy & Physiology
• BIO 231 & BIO 232 Human Anatomy & Physiology

Mathematics (One of the following):

• MDE 60     Intermediate Algebra
• MTH 266   Linear Algebra
• MTH 111    Basic Technical Mathematics

Physics (One of the following):

• PHY 100    Elements of Physics
• PHY 131    Applied Physics 1
• Radiographic Physics (if a prior graduate of Radiologic Technology Program)

Medical Terminology (One of the following):

• HIM111 Medical Terminology I and HIM 112 Medical Terminology II
• DMS 206 Introduction to Sonography

Please monitor this website for more details in the future.

These You Tube videos are not from UVA but offer insight into these roles:

• Cape Fear Community College
• Nebraska Medical: My Job In A Minute: Cardiac Sonographer - Nebraska Medicine 
• South Georgia Medical Center: What is a Vascular Ultrasound Specialist?

Most of the educational programs offered in our Advanced EWYL Programs require certain classes be taken or enrolled in before you can apply to the actual program such as nursing or paramedic.  

For example, in nursing you must complete: 

On page 9 in the Nursing Admission Information Book

Admission Pre-requisites are listed and include:

ENG 111 College Composition 1

BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1

PSY 230 Developmental Psychology

SDV 100 College Success Skills

A credit hour is a unit of measure representing an hour (50 minutes) of instruction over a 15-week period in a semester. It is applied toward the total number of hours needed for completing the requirements of a degree, diploma, certificate, or other formal award.

You can appreciate a 1 credit hour course is much less time than a 4 credit hour course. This is important as you plan your schedule. 

A semester system generally consists of two 15-week terms: one in the fall (followed by a winter break) and one in the spring (followed by a summer break)

Earn While You Learn is a program UVA started in 2022 to help individuals gain employment and training for jobs within our community. We hire people as full-time employees and pay them salary, benefits, and tuition support as they train for jobs within our Medical Center.

In most instances we collaborate with an educational facility to provide the training.  There are a couple of entry level programs that we teach at UVA Medical Center.  For the Advanced programs we will be working with educational programs, such as Piedmont Virginia Community College, to provide the actual education.  

The Earn While You Learn program provides the salary support and labor time needed to complete the courses.  

An entry-level program in Earn While You Learn is a role that typically requires no experience in the field but will require training on the job. The training programs related to this are listed on this website.  The training is shorter in duration, usually about 10-16 weeks.  

An advanced program is much longer in duration, usually 1-2 years, and awards a degree and/or a license.  At University Medical Center these programs are now available in the Earn While You Learn Programs but only for Medical Center employees.  

Very important-there are two separate parts to this program.

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) provides the nursing education.  There are several classes and the TEAS test that must be taken before you are eligible to apply to the Nursing Program.  When these are complete you submit your application to the Nursing School.  Once you are accepted into the program--you are THEN eligible for the EWYL support.  

UVA Medical Center provides employees accepted into the PVCC Nursing Program part of your work week to focus on your classes.  The EWYL program is not available to provide work time for the prerequisite courses.  These must be completed on your own time, but UVA tuition assistance can cover the tuition. 

• Please refer to the section on this website "Steps to Start"--this outlines in detail how to get started.
• Read through the admissions booklet for nursing linked on this website.  For other PVCC programs, admissions information can be found on the PVCC site on the program page.  Take your time reading the information and making notes as needed.  Everything you may need to know is pretty much in those admissions booklets. 
• If you find a roadblock or still have questions after reviewing the resources listed above, contact the PVCC main office. 

There are limited resources available for appointments.  After you have used the resources found on this website and you still have questions--this will help you determine the best path for your answers:

• Contracting the Admissions and Advising office if you need help with,
  • Time-sensitive issues
  • Application and/or registration issues
  • Quick questions
• Once you have thoroughly reviewed your desired program webpage and/or admissions booklet, you would make an appointment if you need help with,
  • Long-term advising plans
  • Have follow-up questions or specific needs to address
  • Want to discuss Pre-Admissions Evaluation results
  • Program application questions

• To take BIO 141, you must have first taken a college level biology or chemistry course within the past 5 years with a grade of C or above
• If you have taken this at PVCC and it still isn't letting you register, call the main office
• If you don't see it when you search, the class may be full
• If you took this outside of PVCC, you need to connect with the PVCC Admissions & Advising office and show proof (transcript) to allow course entry
• Suggested courses to take to prepare for entry to BIO 141 includes: BIO 106, BIO 145, BIO 101, NAS 2

Please follow the links found in the PVCC resources section.

For some classes this may be an option, but not all classes.  This should be noted on the PVCC portal as you search the classes.  

Most of the science classes will be live classes, especially the labs.  

• Yes, as long as they are transferable as the same course.
• With the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), if it is the same name, number, subject, amount of credits, and has a lab for science courses it should transfer over (if you earn a c or above).
• Outside the Virginia Community College System, connect with the Admissions & Advising Office. They must have information on the school and what class is being considered to make an evaluation for transfer.

Refer to the Pre-Admission Evaluation request information found under PVCC Resources on this website. 

Please go the PVCC Testing Center website found here:

Testing Centers | Piedmont Virginia Community College (pvcc.edu)

You will see a link for TEAS and within that an email link to request testing.  

 

Two options:

PVCC--visit the PVCC Financial Aid webpage

UVA employees--may also use tuition assistance benefits.  Please use the UVA benefit website Education Benefits 1 | UVA HR (virginia.edu).  This link also includes job aids on how employees can submit their education benefits requests. If you have questions, please email AskHR@virginia.edu.

• • Library Study Material For TEAS
  • ATI Study Materials