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Many CTE courses prepare students for industry certification opportunities. Students who desire this professional credential must pass an industry-developed, industryevaluated exam at the end of the CTE course. Earning an industry credential demonstrates the professional skill level the student has achieved and provides industry-recognized proof that the student is prepared for career-related responsibilities or post-secondary education or training. The Virginia Board of Education has approved many exams for the purpose of awarding verified credit, specifically designated as “Student-Selected Verified Credit.”
Certifications/Licensure by Program Area:
- Business and Information Technology
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Marketing
- Technology and Engineering Education
- Trade and Industrial
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Business and Information Technology
- A+
- Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, or Flash
- Cisco
- IC3
- MOS
- MCP
- Oracle
- NOCTI Accounting Basic and Advanced
- W!SE
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Family and Consumer Sciences
American Association of Family and Consumer Science (AAFCS) Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel Exam
Food Handler Certification (ServSafe)is the restaurant and foodservice industry comprehensive food safety training and certification program administered by the National Restaurant Association. Students enrolled in culinary arts courses are eligible to test for this certification.
The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) job ready assessments are used to measure a student's knowledge of basic processes including the identification and use of terminology and tools. Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts II course are eligible to test for the Food Production, Management & Services certification. Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Careers II course are eligible to test for the Early Childhood Care and Education certification.
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Health and Medical Sciences
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Students enrolled in the Fire and Emergency Medical Sciences course are eligible to receive this OSHA certification from Fairfax County Department of Fire and Rescue
- http://www.osha.gov/
- CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
- Students enrolled in the Fire and Emergency Medical Sciences course are eligible to receive this certification from FEMA.
- https://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/
- Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)
- Students enrolled in Animal Science level 2 are eligible to test after completing the online modules and supervised veterinary internship. Certification is granted by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association upon successful completion of requirements and test.
- http://www.4act.com/training/tvma/index.html
- CPR Healthcare Provider
- Students who are enrolled in many Health and Medical Sciences courses are eligible to receive this certification from the American Heart Association after successfully completing a written and skills test.
- http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/
- EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician –Basic)
- Students enrolled in the Fire and Emergency Medical Sciences course are eligible to receive this certification upon successful completion of the course and the passing the Virginia state written and skills exam.
- http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/OEMS/
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Students enrolled in the Fire and Emergency Medical Sciences course are eligible to receive this certification from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- http://hazmat.dot.gov/training/training.htm
- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
- Students successfully completing the 18 month practical nursing program and passing score on the NCLEX Virginia State Board of Nursing licensing exam.
- http://www.dhp.state.va.us/nursing/default.htm
- VA Dental Radiography Safety
- VA Pharmacy Technician
- Students successfully completing the pharmacy technician course are eligible to take the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy exam for Pharmacy Technician certification.
- http://www.dhp.state.va.us/Pharmacy
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Marketing
- NRF Foundation - Customer Service Certification
- The National Professional Certification in Customer Service is based on the Customer Service Skill Standards that identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that employers have agreed are necessary for success in retail and related industries.
- NRF Foundation - Sales Certification
- The National Professional Certification in Sales is an industry driven and endorsed credential that helps employers identify qualified professionals, and recognizes the qualifications of employees, job seekers, and students for service/sales focused industries.
- A*S*K Fundamental Marketing Concepts
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Technology and Engineering Education
- Brainbench Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- NOCTI Pre –Engineering/Engineering Technology
- NOCTI Electronics Technology
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Trade and Industrial
- Automotive Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
- Construction Technologies - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI)
- Cosmetology - Virginia State Licensure
- Criminal Justice - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
- Electrical Construction Technology
- Graphic Imaging and Design - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
- Horticulture – Landscaping
- Heating and Air Conditioning - EPA and Virginia Apprentice Exam
- I-CAR
- Landscape Architecture & Turf Management
- Professional Photography
- Television Production - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
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571-423-4526
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