There is a special track for registered nurses who wish to obtain their bachelor's degree. The RN Option program is also available by satellite at over twenty sites in rural West Virginia. School nurse certification, approved by the West Virginia Department of Education, is another option for students. A school nurse practitioner track is available as part of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Nurses with a MSN may enroll in the family nurse practitioner certificate program.
All graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination in their area of emphasis.
Physical therapist assistants perform various treatment procedures delegated by a licensed physical therapist. These involve therapeutic use of water, massage, ultrasound and the thermal properties of light and electricity to promote healing and relieve pain. The assistant also carries out exercise programs designed for the restoration of strength, endurance, coordination, relaxation and range of motion. Teaching the disabled patient certain skills to improve functional independence is another area in which the assistant can participate. The first year of general pre-requisite courses must be completed prior to beginning the technical phase of the Physical Therapist Assistant program.