Career decisions are among the most important decisions you will make. Why should you choose a health career? Few areas can compare in offering you the opportunity for involvement, the challenge of contributing to improving the quality of life and the personal satisfaction of helping others. Advances in technology and increasing demands for quality health services provide continued employment opportunities for qualified health care workers. The different types of careers and the many employment settings assure that you can find a health career that is satisfying to you.
What We Offer
Find out more about the educational programs offered by Riverside School of Health Careers and Newport News Public Schools designed to prepare you for an exciting career in the health care field such as:
Thomas Nelson Community College will offer several college level courses at Riverside School of Health Careers’ Newport News campus!
Information Sessions - December 10th & 18th - 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Riverside School of Health Careers - Building 320, Classroom 104
The following college courses will be available on-site for Spring 2009:
| #72801 SOC 200 | Principles of Sociology | Monday and Wednesday 9:30-10:45am |
| #72800 PSY 230 | Developmental Psychology | Monday and Wednesday 11:00-12:15pm |
| #72795 MTH 120 | Introduction to Mathematics | Monday and Wednesday 5:00-6:45pm |
| #72462 HLT 143 | Medical Terminology | Tuesday 5:00-8:20pm |
| #73316 ENG 111 | College Composition I | Thursday 5:00-8:20pm |
| #67062 BIO 150 | Introduction to Microbiology | Distance Learning Online |
Please call Terri Payne @878-2083 ext 255 to register for classes
Personal Tours, Information Sessions and Job Shadowing
Riverside School of Health Careers welcomes you to visit our campus! Personal tours and information sessions are available daily. In these sessions, you can:
- See our campus with advanced technology
- Discuss program options
- Learn about the application process
- Discuss financial aid
Call (757) 240-2229 to schedule your visit!
The Riverside Health System Job Shadowing Program also allows you to explore and gain knowledge about Nursing, Radiologic and Surgical Technology. To participate, download the welcome letter and application. After completing the application, mail or bring it to 316 Main Street, Newport News.
Transcripts
Transcripts are available to all graduates of Riverside School of Health Careers. To receive a transcript, please complete the Transcript Request Form and submit the form to the School Registrar, with a $7.00 fee for each transcript requested. Please allow 5-10 business days for your transcript to arrive. All directions and needed addresses are included on the form.
Riverside School of Health Careers Catalog