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Inova’s child life specialists dedicate themselves to easing the anxiety and stress affecting children during a hospital stay or outpatient procedure. Our child life experts serve patients at Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital.

 

Child life internship
 
  • Education - Must be enrolled in an academic program endorsed by the ACLP or completed the academic coursework for the ACLP eligibility assessment
  • Training time - 15 weeks (summer) | 16 weeks (fall)
  • Pay - Unpaid
  • Location - Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital

Inova offers an internship for individuals who are seeking child life specialist certification with the intent to pursue a career in the field of child life. Must be actively enrolled in an academic program endorsed by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) or have completed the academic coursework for the ACLP eligibility assessment. Completion of a 100-hour child life practicum or 100 hours in a child life assistant role is required.

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Child life practicum program
 
  • Education - Undergraduate and graduate students or bachelor’s degree
  • Training time - 12 weeks, spring and summer
  • Pay - Unpaid
  • Location - Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital

Our practicum program provides pre-internship experience for students who are pursuing a career or degree program to become a child life specialist.

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Imaging professionals work with radiologists and other medical practitioners to help diagnose, monitor or treat a patient's condition. Inova hospitals and outpatient imaging centers serve thousands of patients each year and are equipped with the latest technology for CT, MRI, mammography and all other diagnostic imaging services.

 

CT training program
 
  • Education - Associate’s degree
  • Training time - Up to 18 months
  • Pay - Earn while you learn: Full time, paid position with benefits
  • Location - Training available at all Inova hospitals
  • Certification – Preparation for CT board certification

This work and learn training program is designed for radiology technologists interested in pursuing advanced certification in computed tomography (CT).

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IR tech training program
 
  • Education - Associate’s degree
  • Training time - 10 months
  • Pay - Earn while you learn: Full time, paid position with benefits
  • Location - Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Certification - Preparation for IR board certification

This work and learn training program is designed for radiology technologists who are interested in pursuing advanced certification and a career in interventional radiology.

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Radiology externship
 
  • Education - 1st or 2nd year radiology students
  • Training time - Up to two years
  • Pay - Paid, PRN position with flexible schedule
  • Location - Opportunities available at all Inova hospitals

First- and second-year radiology students are invited to join this program to familiarize themselves with departmental operations and culture, work as student technologists, grow their clinical skills, and gain invaluable experience with complex and advanced imaging techniques.

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Laboratory professionals are crucial members of the healthcare team, performing tests and analyzing samples to help diagnose, treat and prevent disease. At Inova, you can advance your laboratory career with Inova Laboratories and Inova Blood Donor Services.

Histology program
 
  • Education - Histotechnician (HT): Associate’s degree Histotechnologist (HTL): Undergraduate student or bachelor’s degree
  • Training time - 10 months
  • Cost - Application fee and tuition payment required
  • Pay - PRN
  • Credit - Undergraduate HTL students will receive transfer credit to their universities upon completion
  • Location - Inova Central Laboratories, Fairfax, VA
  • Certification - Preparation for ASCP HT or HTL board certification

Inova offers two full time, 10-month programs for individuals interested in pursuing ASCP histotechnician (HT) or histotechnologist (HTL) certification and a career in histology. An associate’s degree is required for entry into the HT program. The HTL program is open to 3rd year university students enrolled in a qualifying program and those who have already earned an approved bachelor’s degree.

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Medical laboratory science program
 
  • Education - Undergraduate student or bachelor’s degree
  • Training time - 11 months
  • Cost - Application fee, tuition and textbook fees required
  • Pay - Unpaid
  • Credit - Undergraduate students will receive transfer credit to their universities upon completion
  • Location - Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Certfification - Preparation for ASCP MLS board certification

This full-time, hospital-based training program is for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a professional medical laboratory scientist (MLS). Students will receive the training, education and experience essential for passing the ASCP MLS board certification exam and building a successful career in this field. The MLS program is open to 3rd year university students enrolled in a qualifying program and those who have already earned an approved bachelor’s degree.

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Phlebotomy school
 
  • Education - GED or high school diploma
  • Training time - 10 weeks, 120 hours
  • Cost - Application fee and tuition payment required. Financial aid available
  • Pay - Unpaid
  • Location - Inova Central Laboratories, Fairfax, VA
  • Certification - Preparation for ASCP Phlebotomy Board of Registry certification

This entry-level training program teaches the art of venipuncture via a lecture series, a hands-on skills lab and a clinical internship at an Inova care site. It is designed to equip students with the skills, education and confidence they need to pass the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Board of Registry certification exam. No phlebotomy experience or licensure is necessary, but a high school diploma or GED is required.

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Pharmacy professionals provide medication expertise across Inova hospitals, outpatient practices, retail and specialty settings to ensure accurate medication orders. They also provide clinical support and consultation about patient treatment.

 

Pharmacy technician training program
 
  • Education - GED or high school diploma
  • Training time - 10 weeks
  • Pay - Earn while you learn: Full time, paid position with benefits
  • Location - All Inova Hospitals
  • Certification - Preparation for Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination

This program includes hands-on experiential training, a lecture series, and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam preparation for individuals interested in pursuing an entry-level career in pharmacy. No pharmacy experience or licensure is necessary, but a high school diploma or GED is required.

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Pharmacy residency programs

 

  • Education - Eligible Pharmacy students and PharmD graduates pre-selected through ASHP society of Pharmacy
  • Training time - 12 months, beginning in July
  • Pay - Paid, full time with benefits
  • Credit - Residency completion in preparation for licensure
  • Location - Hospital-based, community-based, and ambulatory residency programs available

Our pharmacy residency programs offer a variety of professional opportunities for pharmacy students and graduates. Learn more about our accredited PGY1 and PGY2 hospital-based, community-based, ambulatory, and medication-use safety and policy residency programs.

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VCU School of Pharmacy – Inova Campus
 
  • Education - Pharmacy students
  • Location - Inova Fairfax Hospital

Each academic year, up to 20 VCU School of Pharmacy students can choose to complete their final two years (P3 and P4) on the Inova Fairfax Hospital campus. The location affords students the opportunity to work with an ethnically and culturally diverse patient population, a committed medical team, and a full scope of patient care services.

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Rehabilitative therapists assist individuals in recovering and enhancing their physical, mental and emotional capabilities following illness, injury or surgery. Their roles may vary depending on their specialty. Ultimately, rehabilitative therapists are dedicated to helping individuals regain independence and elevate their quality of life. Roles at Inova include opportunities at all five hospitals and more than 20 outpatient clinics across Northern Virginia.

 

Rehabilitative therapy observerships and internships
 
  • Education - Undergraduate and graduate students
  • Training time - Varies
  • Pay - Unpaid
  • Location - Inova hospitals and ambulatory care sites

Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology internship and observership opportunities in the many different disciplines of rehabilitative therapy are available for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited programs. Schools must have a current affiliation agreement on file with Inova and meet all requirements prior to participating in clinical rotations.

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Respiratory therapists work with physicians and the healthcare team to identify, treat and care for patients with respiratory diseases or breathing disorders at Inova hospitals, outpatient centers and physician offices.

 

Respiratory therapy externship program
 
  • Education - 1st year and 2nd year respiratory therapy students
  • Training time - Up to two years
  • Pay - Paid, PRN position with flexible schedule
  • Location - All Inova hospitals

Inova’s respiratory therapy (RT) externship programs offer first and second year RT students the opportunity to learn alongside expert respiratory therapists while experiencing our collaborative culture and best-in-class resources.

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Respiratory therapy fellowship program
 
  • Education - Associate’s degree
  • Training time - 10 months
  • Pay - Earn while you learn: Full time, paid position with benefits
  • Location - All Inova hospitals

This 10-month program for new graduate respiratory therapists focuses heavily on critical care patient management. Gain valuable hands-on experience to advance your knowledge and skillset through clinical rotations in our ICUs, NICUs, and pediatric and adult ERs. Earn while you learn – enjoy full time benefits and pay.

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Please note:

For clinical experiences, students must be enrolled in accredited programs. Schools must have a current affiliation agreement on file with Inova and meet all compliance requirements prior to participating in clinical rotations.