The integration has received all required institutional and accreditor approvals and is awaiting final regulatory action from the U.S. Department of Education. Students continue to benefit from the exceptional healthcare education that has defined Sentara College of Health Sciences, now enhanced by the resources, academic pathways, and vibrant campus community of Batten University. For the latest information about the transition, visit www.batten.edu.
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Resources
Important program information
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Accreditations and certifications
Sentara College of Health Sciences is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
The Sentara College of Health Sciences Surgical Technology Program meets the standards of the Association of Surgical Technologists Core Curriculum, 7th Edition.
- The Cardiovascular Technology Program at Sentara College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology.
- The Surgical Technology Program at Sentara College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
The baccalaureate and master's degree programs in nursing at Sentara College of Health Sciences are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The Patient Care Technician Program at Sentara College of Health Sciences is approved by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Sentara College of Health Sciences has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Sentara College of Health Sciences is approved by the National Healthcareer Association to administer certification exams for the Medical Assistant program.
Sentara College of Health Sciences is certified to operate an institution of postsecondary education in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
Sentara College of Health Sciences' Traditional Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Program and Master's Entry to Nursing Program are approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
Campus location
Sentara College of Health Sciences at Batten University
Crossways I – Suite 105
1441 Crossways Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757-455-3200