North Central Washington has a growing need for qualified health care workers in many fields. Wenatchee Valley College is responding to this need for allied health professionals in the region by expanding the capacity of some programs. For example, in spring 2004, a class of 36 nursing students was added at the Wenatchee campus, in addition to more than 150 students who are currently enrolled districtwide. In this alternate start program, students will graduate in December rather than June, helping to meet the year-round demand for nurses.

Contact Amy Olson for entry advising

509.682.6844 or aolson@wvc.edu

Chemical Dependency Studies (Wenatchee, Omak)

Employment in the chemical dependency counseling field is steadily growing. Social service, health and corrections agencies require staff members to obtain training and certification in this field. WVC’s two-year associate of technical sciences degree program in chemical dependency studies meets the needs of those already working with alcoholism and drug abuse clients, those aspiring to be certified chemical dependency counselors and those enrolled in a health-occupation program.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Plus) (Wenatchee)

WVC offers a certificate of completion in the emergency medical technician (EMT) program.  Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for state certification as an EMT when affiliated with an emergency response agency. This limited-enrollment program is offered during winter quarter on the Wenatchee campus. Students who are affiliated with an emergency response agency are the primary audience for this program.

Medical Assistant (Wenatchee)

Medical assistants support doctors in many ways, including patient care and help with administration of the medical office. WVC offers a certificate of completion in this four-quarter, limited-enrollment program available on the Wenatchee campus.

Medical Laboratory Technology (Wenatchee, Omak, Regional)

Medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) perform a variety of scientific laboratory procedures that aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. In addition to employment in medical laboratories, graduates pursue positions in research, industry and veterinary laboratories, and medical and equipment sales. WVC offers an associate of technical sciences degree in medical laboratory technology and an associate of technical sciences regional program. The eight-quarter MLT program is available in a variety of locations in Eastern Washington.

Nursing Assistant (Wenatchee, Omak)

The nursing assistant program at WVC provides the basics in care-giving skills for entry-level employment in health care. Upon completion of this one-quarter program, students are eligible to take the certification examination for nursing assistants. Successful completion of this program satisfies one of the prerequisites for the practical nursing program.

Nursing--LPN, RN (Wenatchee, Omak)

The registered nurse is a vital leader on the health care delivery team. Individuals interested in this field may seek a certificate of completion for the practical nursing program and an associate of technical sciences degree for the registered nursing program. Completion of the first year of the associate degree program entitles the student to take the licensure examination for practical nursing.  Completion of the two-year program entitles the student to take the licensure examination for registered nursing.
Application Window:  

June 6-25, 2008 for fall 2008

Radiologic Technology (Wenatchee)