December 2012, the SVHEC announced an affiliation with James Madison University's Outreach & Engagement. Through the new collaboration, JMU will offer several online, workforce-focused, non-credit certificates.  Current offerings include healthcare, paralegal, computer technician, six-sigma green belt, six-sigma black belt, human resource management, financial planning and Certified Manager™. There are currently five healthcare certifications available including Medical Coding and Billing, Medical Transcription Editor, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant, and Medical Terminology. All programs may be completed without traveling to the JMU campus.

Anyone interested in finding out more about JMU’s offerings in Southern Virginia may open the flyers linked below or call Dr. Nettie Simon-Owens at 434-572-5477 or toll free 1-800-283-0098 ext 5477.

JMU Online Healthcare Certifications Flyer

JMU Healthcare Certifications-Winter Special

JMU Paralegal Flyer

JMU Six Sigma Certification Flyer