College Catalog
Academic Year 2023-2024
General Information
Introduction
Non-Discrimination Disclosure
Accreditation and Memberships
Vision, Mission, and Values
Educational Philosophy and General Education Competencies
Overview of Certificate Programs
Overview of Degree Programs
Academic Calendar (see addendum)
College Hours of Operation
Consumer Disclosure
Counseling and Guidance
Course Descriptions
Learning Experiences
Sentara College Board of Governors, Administration, Faculty, and Staff (see addendum)
Student Services, Resources, and Facilities
Admissions & Enrollment
General Admissions Process (see addendum)
General Admissions Requirements (see addendum)
Admissions Decision Appeal
Advanced Placement
Americans with Disabilities
Appeal and Formal Complaint Process for Americans with Disabilities
Contingency Requirements (see addendum)
Resident / Non-Resident Aliens and International Students
Readmission
Recruitment
Transfer CreditÂ
School of Allied Health
Cardiovascular Technology Programs
Programs Overview (see addendum)
Technical Standards
Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Technology (AAS-CVT)
AAS-CVT: Adult Echocardiography Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
AAS-CVT: Adult Echocardiography Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance (see addendum)
AAS-CVT: Cardiac Electrophysiology Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
AAS-CVT: Cardiac Electrophysiology Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance (see addendum)
AAS-CVT: Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
AAS-CVT: Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance (see addendum)
AAS-CVT: Non-Invasive Vascular Technology Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
AAS-CVT: Non-Invasive Vascular Technology Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance (see addendum)
Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology
Program Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance
Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology
Program Overview
Technical Standards
Program Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance (see addendum)
School of Nursing
Nursing Programs
Programs Overview
General Admissions Requirements
Technical Standards
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Traditional BSN Program Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
Traditional BSN Program Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance (see addendum)
RN to BSN Program Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
RN to BSN Program Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance (see addendum)
Nursing Joint Sentara College and Virginia Wesleyan University BSN Program
Program Overview and Admission
General Education Curriculum - Taught by Virginia Wesleyan University
Student Services
BSN - Joint Degree Program Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
BSN - Joint Degree Program Tuition and Fees (Financial Information)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
MSN-Entry to Nursing Practice Program Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
MSN-Entry to Nursing Practice Program Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance (see addendum)
Clinical Nurse Leader Program Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
Clinical Nurse Leader Program Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance (see addendum)
School of Continuing Education
Medical Assistant
Program Overview and Technical Standards (see addendum)
Program Credit Analysis & Curriculum Plan
Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance
Monitor Surveillance
Program Overview, Curriculum, and Technical Standards (see addendum)
Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance
Patient Care Technician
Program Overview, Curriculum, and Technical Standards (see addendum)
Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance
College Policies
Academic Engagement - Last Date of Attendance
Academic Load and Credit Hour Definition
Acceptable Use of Information Resources
Auditing
Campus Safety and Security
Career Placement Services
Change in Registration Status
Clinical as a Part of Education Program
Continuity of Operations Plan and Teach-Out Policy
Drug Free Environment
Enrollment Status
Faculty Accessibility and Interaction
Financial Aid
Grading/Grades
Graduation
Grievance Policy (NEW POLICY)
Guidance for Eligible Students to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Health and Student Responsibilities
Inclement Weather
Information Security
Information Technology Services
Records (see addendum)
Reporting Alleged or Suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of Children and Adults
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Sexual & Gender-based Harassment and Other Forms of Personal Misconduct
Social Media and Internet Use
Tuition, Fees, and Refunds
User Account Provisioning
Verification of Student Identity
Mailing Address and Campus Information
MAIN CAMPUS:
Sentara College of Health Sciences
1441 Crossways Blvd
Suite #105
Chesapeake, VA 23320
www.sentara.edu
757-388-2900
SEPARATE EDUCATIONAL CENTERS:
Sentara College of Health Sciences - Charlottesville
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
500 Martha Jefferson Drive - Charlottesville, VA 22911
Sentara College of Health Sciences - Harrisonburg
Sentara RMH Medical Center
2010 Health Campus Drive - Harrisonburg, VA 22081
Sentara College of Health Sciences - Williamsburg
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
100 Sentara Cir - Williamsburg, VA 23188
Sentara College of Health Sciences - Woodbridge
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
2300 Otiz Blvd #B - Woodbridge, VA 22191
Disclaimer: The catalog is published for the purpose of providing information about Sentara College of Health Sciences and its programs. Contents of this catalog are subject to change at any time and without notification. Students are responsible for keeping themselves informed of current policies and procedures. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and to meet the catalog requirements for graduation and to adhere to all rules, regulations, and deadlines published in the catalog and in the student handbook.