Everyone needs to take care of their health, at all ages and stages of life. Careers in healthcare are as diverse as the people who need care. Whether you want to work on the front lines in an emergency, treat patients in a specialized clinical setting, help people stay well physically and mentally, or work behind the scenes in an administrative role, you can find a healthcare profession that matches your personality, interests, work-style, and goals.

There are dozens of healthcare program options available at Chesapeake College:

  • Save lives and provide urgent care as an emergency medical technician or paramedic.
  • Guide people on a path to wellness in fitness or behavioral health.
  • Work face-to-face with patients as a registered nurse, clinical nursing assistant or geriatric nursing assistant.
  • Pursue a specialized healthcare career in areas such as radiology, pharmacy, surgical, or dental professions.
  • Support clinical professionals by training to manage a medical office or healthcare assistant.

Why Choose Chesapeake College for Healthcare?

Use state-of-the-art simulation technology and tools to gain hands-on experience treating patients in a life-like, real-world environment where it is safe to make mistakes and learn.

Start working fast with short-term training programs that allow you to qualify for entry-level jobs in healthcare, while you continue to work towards your ultimate goal.

Build relationships with healthcare providers and employers in your local community. Chesapeake College partners with local healthcare providers for clinical experiences, internships, and other opportunities.

There is always room to grow and expand your credentials and expertise! Once you enter the healthcare profession, you can continue to turn to Chesapeake College as you take the next step, and the step after that, in your career.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Health Professions Programs

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    noncredit

    Phlebotomy Technician

    Face-to-Face

  • Medical gloves cleaning testing instruments.

    noncredit

    Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program

    Face-to-Face

  • a group of women working on a circuit board in marine trades

    noncredit

    Contract Training

    Face-to-Face

  • Student studies on laptop by open window

    noncredit

    Ed2Go Courses

    Online

  • noncredit

    ACE Personal Trainer

    Online

  • noncredit

    ACE Personal Trainer with Fitness and Health Internship

    Online

  • noncredit

    ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

    Online

  • Fitness trainer helps older gentleman enter settings on a treadmill

    noncredit

    ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with Fitness and Health Internship

    Online

  • noncredit

    ACSM Personal Training

    Online

  • noncredit

    ACSM Personal Training with Fitness and Health Internship

    Online

  • noncredit

    Administrative Dental Assistant

    Online

  • noncredit

    Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep (Voucher Included)

    Online

  • noncredit

    Advanced Medical Interpreter

    Online

  • noncredit

    AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (Voucher Included)

    Online

  • noncredit

    Certificate in Healthcare and Eldercare

    Online

  • noncredit

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)

    Online

  • noncredit

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Vouchers Included)

    Online

  • Woman working on laptop from home.

    noncredit

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA (Voucher Included)

    Online

  • noncredit

    Certified COVID Hospitality Compliance Officer (CHCO)

    Online

  • noncredit

    Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included)

    Online

  • noncredit

    Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)

    Online

  • noncredit

    Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology

    Online

  • noncredit

    Certified Health Unit Coordinator (Voucher Included)

    Online

  • noncredit

    Certified Inpatient Coder

    Online

“Chesapeake’s nursing program prepared me for a rewarding second career. The knowledge I gained and support I received from the faculty allowed me to enter my dream field.”

Mark Dignen

Graduate and RN

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