Certifications and Credentials
General Information
Northern Virginia Community College accepts industry-standard certifications, credentials and/or professional courses for credit. Broadly, licenses, credentials and/or certifications must be current and valid for consideration. For more information regarding the status of the certification and its eligibility for credit, please see an advisor or faculty members in the discipline area that awards CPL credit. Students could be granted credit for courses or programs offered by employers, professional organizations, and other agencies if those courses or programs have been evaluated by the NOVA faculty and the American Council on Education (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service or by the National College Credit Recommendation Services (NCCRS).
Business and Hospitality Management Credentials and Certifications
Name of Credential or Certification
|
Courses Available for CPL
|
Total Number of Credit(s)
|
Accrediting Body
|
Notes
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| Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC) Computer Skills Employment Training Course, MS Office Suite Graduation Certificate |
BUS 226 |
3
|
Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC) |
To receive credit, students must present a Level I or Level II CPDC certificate of Graduation dated January 2001 or later. |
| Northern Virginia Family Services Training Futures, MS Office Suite and Keyboarding Graduation Certificate |
BUS 226 |
3
|
Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) |
To receive credit, students must provide their graduation certificate and must have completed the courses in January 2001 or later. |
| Sales University Professional Selling Certificate of Completion |
MKT 215 |
3
|
Sales University |
Students must present a certificate of completion of the program, which will be accepted for seven years from the completion date. |
Education and Public Service Credentials and Certifications
Name of Credential or Certification
|
Courses Available for CPL
|
Total Number of Credit(s)
|
Accrediting Body
|
Notes
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| Basic Law Enforcement School Program Completion/ Certificate |
ADJ 110 ,
ADJ 127 ,
ADJ 211 ,
ADJ 212 ,
ADJ 236 ,
ADJ 237 ,
ADJ Elective (9 CR.),
and
PED 116 (2 CR.)
|
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Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy
OR
Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
OR
Prince William Country Public Safety Training Academy |
For Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, certification must be effective Fall of 2010 or later.
For Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy, certification must be effective Spring 2013 or later.
For Prince William County Public Safety Training Academy, certification must be effective Fall 2010 or later.
|
| Combined School Criminal Justice Program Completion/Certificate |
ADJ 110 ,
ADJ 127 ,
ADJ 211 ,
ADJ 212 ,
ADJ 236 ,
ADJ 237 ,
ADJ Elective (9 CR.),
and
PED 116 (2 CR.)
|
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Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy
OR
Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
OR
Prince William Country Public Safety Training Academy |
For Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, certification must be effective Fall of 2010 or later.
For Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy, certification must be effective Spring 2013 or later.
For Prince William County Public Safety Training Academy, certification must be effective Fall 2010 or later.
|
| Leadership in Police Organizations Program Completion/Certificate |
ADJ 111
and
ADJ 112
|
6
|
Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy
OR
Prince William County Public Safety Training Academy
|
To receive credit students should provide a letter from a designated Academy administrator stating that the student passed the required Leadership in Police Organization courses.
|
| Law Enforcement Officer Training |
ADJ 100 ,
ADJ Elective ,
PED 116 (2 CR.)
|
8
|
Virginia Criminal Justice Academies
|
Graduates shall provide Form 41, Department of Criminal Justice Services, to certify successful completion.
|
| Correction Officer Training |
ADJ 100
and
PED 116 (2 CR.)
|
5
|
Virginia Criminal Justice Academies |
Graduates shall provide Form 41, Department of Criminal Justice Services, to certify successful completion. |
| Jailor Training |
ADJ 100
and
PED 116 (1 CR.) |
4
|
Virginia Criminal Justice Academies |
Graduates shall provide Form 41, Department of Criminal Justice Services, to certify successful completion. |
| Virginia State Police Academy Training |
ADJ 100 ,
ADJ 211 ,
ADJ 212 ,
and ADJ 236
or ADJ 237 ,
ADJ Elective (3-6 CR.),
and
PED 116 (2 CR.) |
17-20
|
Virginia State Police Academy |
Articulation Agreement revised in 1997. |
Regardless of the source, credit for prior learning is applied to the Administrative of Justice A.A.S. and Administration of Justice certificate programs as followed:
ADJ 110 - Can be substituted for ADJ 100 ;
ADJ 127 - Can count as an elective in the Forensics programs;
ADJ 140 - Can be substituted for ADJ 111 ;
ADJ 211 - Will count in both programs;
ADJ 212 - Will count in both programs;
ADJ 236 - Will only count in the A.A.S program;
ADJ 237 - Will only count in the A.A.S program;
ADJ electives - Will count in both programs;
PED 116 - Will only count in the A.A.S program
Accreditation
|
Courses Available for CPL
|
Total Number of Credit(s)
|
Accrediting Body
|
Notes
|
Army Child and Youth Service training Program
Foundation Training + Preschool Modules |
CHD 165
and
EDU 235 |
6 |
Ft. Belvoir, Ft. Myer, or Quantico Department of Defense Child Development and Youth Services office |
|
Army Child and Youth Service training Program
Foundantion Training + Infant/Toddler Modules |
CHD 165
and
EDU 235 |
6 |
Ft. Belvoir, Ft. Myer, or Quantico Department of Defense Child Development and Youth Services office |
|
Army Child and Youth Service training Program
Foundation Training + School Age Module |
CHD 225
and
EDU 235 |
6 |
Ft. Belvoir, Ft. Myer, or Quantico Department of Defense Child Development and Youth Services office |
|
| Child Development Associate (CDA) credential |
CHD 120 |
3 |
Council for Professional Recognition (CPR) |
Credit for prior learning will be granted for 3 (CR.) for students holding a current CDA credential. The credential must be verified by the Council for Professional Recognition. Effective June 2008 |
| Certificate of Achievement, Fairfax County-School Readiness |
CHD 120 |
3 |
Fairfax County Office for Children School Readiness |
Effective Summer 2009. |
| Certified Professional Legal Secretary (PLS) |
ACC 115 , LGL 126 , and BUS 226 |
9 |
National Association of Legal Secretaries |
|
Engineering and Applied Technology Credentials and Certifications
Name of Credential or Certification
|
Courses available for CPL
|
Total Number of Credit(s)
|
Accrediting Body
|
Notes
|
|
ARI-GAMA HVAC Apprenticeship to Degree
(Also known as Industry Competency Exams)
|
AIR 111 ,
AIR 121 ,
AIR 122 ,
AIR 134 ,
AIR 154 ,
AIR 205 ,
AIR 207 ,
AIR 213 ,
AIR 235 ,
AIR 238 ,
AIR 251 ,
AIR 252 ,
AIR 257 ,
and
AIR 276 |
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North American Technician Excellence (NATE) |
Students who have completed their apprenticeship with a score of 75% or better and pass two of the ARI-GAMA Competency exams with a grade of 70% or better may receive credit for all Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIR) courses required for the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Degree. NOVA students may receive full or partial credit for submitting a copy of the certification, completion of the apprenticeship program, a copy of the GAMA results scoring 70% or better or a copy of their Master HVAC card. |
|
ICE/ARI EPA Exams (Virginia Master Mechanical Licensure)
|
AIR 111
AIR 121
AIR 122
AIR 134
AIR 154
AIR 205
AIR 207
AIR 213
AIR 235
AIR 251
AIR 252
and
AIR 257 |
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North American Technician Excellence (NATE) |
Students who present evidence they have passed all parts of the Industry Competency Exams, the ARI EPA Certifications Exams and successfully completed AIR 238 with a C or better may be granted credit for all AIR courses required in the Air Conditioning Refrigeration (AAS degree), certificate and career studies certificate programs. The prerequisite for AI 238 will be waived by completion of AIR 251 or providing current documentation of certification.
|
A1 - Engine Repair Certification
|
AUT 112 |
4 |
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
Students must present a current ASE certification for CPL credit |
A2 - Automotive Transmission Trans Axle Certification
|
AUT 142
|
4 |
A3 - Manual Drive, Train and Axle Certification
|
AUT 141
|
4 |
| A4 - Suspension and Steering Certification |
AUT 266 |
4 |
| A5 - Brakes Certification |
AUT 265 |
4 |
| A6 - Electrical System Certification |
AUT 241 |
4
|
|
A7 - Heating & Air Conditioning Certification
|
AUT 236
|
4 |
| A8 - Engine Performance Certification |
AUT 111
|
4 |
| B2 - Painting & Refinishing Certification |
AUB 118
|
4
|
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
Students must present a current ASE certification for CPL credit |
| B3 - Non Structural Analysis Certification |
AUB 106 |
4 |
| B4 - Structural Analysis 7 Damage Repair Certification |
AUB 116 |
4 |
| G1 - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification |
AUT 100 |
2 |
| L1 - Advanced Engine Performance Certification |
AUT 121
OR
AUT 215
and AUT 226
|
8 |
| L1 - Advanced Engine Performance Certification (ASE) |
AUT 121
AUT 215
and
AUT 226
|
8 |
Health Sciences Credentials and Certifications
Name of Credential or Certification
|
Courses Available for CPL
|
Total Number Credit(s)
|
Accrediting Body
|
Notes
|
| Clinical Coding Associate (CCA) |
HIM 110 ,
HIM 111 ,
HIM 196,
HIM 250 ,
HIM 254 ,
HIM 255 ,
HIM 260
|
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) |
Proof of certification and interview with Assistant Dean for Health Information Management is required before CPL Credit can be applied. Except for HIM 196, all courses may be applied to the Health Information Management A.A.S degree. |
| Clinical Coding Specialist Certificate (CSC) |
HIM 110 ,
HIM 111 ,
HIM 190,
HIM 250 ,
HIM 254 ,
HIM 255 ,
and
HIM 260 |
19 |
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) |
Proof of certification and interview with Assistant Dean for Health Information Management is required before CPL Credit cam be applied. Except for HIM 196, all courses may be applied to the Health Information Management A.A.S degree. |
| Emergency Medical Technician (National or VIrginia) |
EMS 111
and
EMS 120 |
8
|
Virginia Office of EMS National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
|
Credit for prior learning may be awarded to NOVA students presenting current, original certification cards for the following Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levels: EMT-Basic (8 CR.), EMT-Advanced (16 CR.), EMT-Intermediate (28 CR.) and Paramedic (39 CR.). Students must have completed successfully at least one course prior to credits being awarded. Certifications must be kept current throughout completion of the EMS program. Students must hold EMT-Basic certification to enter the NOVA ALS courses, and kept current throughout the program. |
| Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced (Virginia) |
EMS 151 ,
EMS 157 ,
EMS 170 ,
and
EMS 213 |
9 |
| Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (National or Virginia) |
EMS 153 ,
EMS 155 ,
EMS 159 ,
EMS 172 ,
and
EMS 173
|
12 |
Paramedic
(National or Virginia) |
EMS 207 ,
EMS 211 ,
EMS 216 ,
EMS 242 ,
EMS 243 ,
EMS 244 , and
EMS 245
|
11 |
| Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider or Instructor |
EMS 161 |
1 |
Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support (PBTLS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Providers (PEPP)
Provider or Instructor |
EMS 162
|
1 |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Provider or Instructor |
EMS 165
|
1 |
| Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) |
EMS 169 |
1 |
| Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (American College of Surgeons PHTLS) |
EMS 163
|
1 |
| Advanced Medical Life Support (NAEMT AMLS) |
EMS 164 |
1 |
| Emergency Pediatrics Course (NAEMT EPC) |
EMS 167 |
1 |
Name of Credential or Certification
|
Courses Available for CPL
|
Total Number of Credit(s)
|
Accrediting Body
|
Notes
|
| Completion of Fire Service I and Fire Service II and Current Certification from VDP or NBFSPQ |
FST 100 and
FST Elective (3 CR.) |
6 |
Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NBFSPQ) |
Please note: NOVA’s Fire Science Technology A.A.S. degree is scheduled to be discontinued Fall of 2020.
Completion of Fire Inspector I and current certification from VDFP or NBFSPQ.
In addition to these certifications NOVA offers additional CPL credit by Virginia Department of Fire Courses.
FST elective offered for the following courses: Airport Fire Fighter, Arson Detection First, Confined Space Rescue, Driver/Operator Aerial Device, Driver/Operator Pum, Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor II, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Fire Officer III, Health and Safety Officer, Incident Safety Officer.
Students who are currently employed by a fire department and can document they have completed the physical fitness requirements may have the two-credit physical education requirement waived. |
| Completion of Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Technician and current certifications or HAZMAT Operations and current certification from VDFP or NBFSPQ |
FST 112 |
3 |
| Completion of Fire Inspector I and current certifications from VDFP or NBFSPQ |
FST 115 |
3 |
| Completion of The National Fire Academy Leadership I, II and III and current certifications from VDFP or NBFSPQ |
FST 237 |
3 |
Name of Credential of Certification
|
Courses Available for CPL
|
Total Number of Credit(s)
|
Accrediting Body
|
Notes
|
| American Red Cross Lifeguard/ First Aid Certification |
PED 245 |
2 |
American Red Cross |
Evidence of completed training within 2 years required. |
| CPR/Automated External Defibrillator Certification |
HLT 105 |
1 |
Various |
Online Training excluded. |
| Registered Respiratory (RRT) Credentials |
RTH 215 ,
RTH 222 ,
RTH 225 ,
RTH 227 ,
RTH 236 ,
and
RTH 290 |
20 |
The National Board of Respiratory Care |
Student must present a valid credential and successfully complete on NOVA RTH course with a grade of “C” or better prior to the application of CPL credit. |
| Neonatal Pediatric Specialist Designation Certification |
RTH 225
|
3 |
| Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) Credential |
RTH 102 ,
RTH 111 ,
RTH 120 ,
RTH 121 ,
RTH 131 ,
RTH 135 ,
RTH 145 ,
RTH 151 ,
RTH 196,
RTH 245 ,
and
RTH 296 |
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The National Board for Respiratory Care |
Credit is awarded only with an official document showing such certification and only after successful completion of RTH 236. |
| Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician Certification |
MDL 101 ,
MDL 125 ,
MDL 130 ,
MDL 140 ,
MDL 215 ,
MDL 216 ,
MDL 225 ,
MDL 243 ,
MDL 251 ,
MDL 260 ,
MDL 263 ,
MDL 266 ,
MDL 276 ,
MDL 277 ,
MDL 278 ,
and
MDL 281 |
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Board of Certification (BOC) |
Student certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Student certified (BOC) will be granted credit. |
| Phlebotomy Technician Certification |
MDL 105 ,
MDL 125 ,
and
MDL 130 |
9 |
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Board of Certification (BOC) |
|
| Phlebotomy Technician Certification with extensive experience under the direction of a CAP accredited full-service laboratory |
MDL 105 ,
MDL 106 ,
MDL 125 ,
and
MDL 130 |
12 |
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Board of Certification (BOC) |
|
Information Technology and Engineering Credentials and Certifications
Name of Credential or Certification
|
Courses Available for CPL
|
Total Number of Credits
|
Accrediting Body
|
| Network + |
ITN 101 |
3 |
Comptia |
| Security + |
ITN 260 |
3 |
Comptia |
| A+ Hardware |
ITN 107 |
3 |
Comptia |
| A+ Software |
ITN 106 |
3 |
Comptia |
| Linux + |
ITN 170 |
3 |
Comptia |
| Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
ITN 261 |
4 |
EC- Council |
| CISSP |
ITN 260 |
3 |
Comptia |
| Cisco CCNA |
ITN 154 , ITN 155 , and ITN 156 |
12 |
Cisco |
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner |
ITN 257 |
3 |
Amazon |
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