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Reynolds Community College 2026-2027 Catalog 
  
Reynolds Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

Health Professions CSC


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More information: Health Professions CSC

PURPOSE

The Health Professions Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a career pathway designed to move students from entry-level employment skills to foundational professional skills and occupational credentials. The program serves as a pathway to an associate of applied science degree in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or Surgical Technology.  

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES

This CSC prepares students for non-licensed, entry-level employment within a variety of healthcare settings. 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate:

  • Basic lab skills, applying the scientific method and related principles to make informed decisions and engage with issues related to health environments
  • Ability to work well with others and display situationally and culturally appropriate demeanor and behavior
  • Skills necessary for successful transition to the workplace and pursuit of further education
  • Ability to provide collaborative care
  • Professional behaviors in order to provide quality care and best practices in the healthcare setting

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • General college curricular admission

PROGRAM NOTES

Students new to Reynolds must:

  • Attend a new student orientation program (SOAR) 
  • Meet with an academic advisor
  • Enroll in SDV 100  or SDV 101  in the first semester

Information for students planning to apply to Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or Surgical Technology AAS programs:

  • Criminal background check and drug screening are required upon admission to the Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or Surgical Technology AAS programs
  • Random drug screens and repeat background checks may be required for current or returning students at any time
  • Students with unsatisfactory background check and/or drug screening will not be eligible for admission into these programs

Program Maps


A Program Map is a template an advisor uses to create an individual Academic Plan for a student. The Academic Plan becomes customized based on a student’s goals, preferences, and previous coursework in High School or elsewhere.

Health Professions CSC: Nursing Track Program Map 

Health Professions CSC: Respiratory Therapy Track Program Map 

Health Professions CSC: Surgical Technology Track Program Map 

Planning Tools


Is it right for you? Career Connect Center at Reynolds College for tools to explore career options, develop professional skills, and connect with employers.

What’s next? Check out TransferVA to learn how your Reynolds classes may transfer to in-state colleges.

Customized program maps: Once enrolled, students will have access to our Navigate software, with options to customize their program maps based on post-graduation and transfer goals. 

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