Curriculum The Inova Fairfax Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science is a full-time, 11-month training program. The program begins mid-August each year and ends in mid-July of the following year. Orientation is held the first week of class. The instructional time is equivalent to more than 1,700 clock hours or 38 semester credit hours. Credit hours can vary depending on the affiliated university. The medical laboratory science student will study the clinical and diagnostic aspects along with case studies, pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical components of laboratory services.

Statement of Purpose The Inova Fairfax Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, to instruction of students in laboratory theory and techniques and to the provision of laboratory healthcare. The major concern of the Inova Fairfax Hospital and the laboratory is the patient. However, within the framework of a teaching hospital, the Medical Laboratory Science program is able to afford the opportunity for medical laboratory education in a real-world setting.

Tuition for the program is $6,000 and is paid according to the following schedule: $100 upon acceptance of the position and signing the enrollment agreement $1,180 due on the first day of class $1,180 due on the 1st Friday of October $1,180 due on the 1st Friday of December $1,180 due on the 1st Friday of February  $1,180 due on the 1st Friday of April A 14-day grace period from the date each payment is due will be granted. After the grace period, a late penalty of $20 a day will be charged for a maximum of 7 days.

The Nursing Observership Program provides an opportunity for college students or individuals seeking a career change who are pursing or interested in nursing to shadow a registered nurse in the hospital setting. Shadowing is for observation only. No hands-on activities are permitted. Shadowers are supervised at all times by an Inova registered nurse. For Adults 18 and Older Applicants must be current college students or other adults interested in a career change and a minimum of 18 years of age.

Inova provides direct clinical experiences for nursing students enrolled in formal nursing education programs. Schools must have a current affiliation agreement on file with Inova prior to students participating in clinical rotations. Students participating in formal nursing education programs and their supervising faculty instructors must meet all compliance requirements of Inova. Faculty and students should contact the Clinical Coordinator at their school of nursing for information on the orientation process and annual renewal requirements.

Welcome to Inova Health System and thank you for helping to teach a new generation of nurses! To ensure a safe and positive experience for both clinical faculty and students, please review the following annual nursing faculty requirements: All returning clinical faculty instructors are required to: Complete and submit annual Inova Health System competencies (COMPS) by December 31st of each calendar yearA CD of COMPS content is obtained from your school's clinical placement coordinator. Review the content, complete the test and print.

Students may participate in the Physician Observership program at Inova hospitals, sponsored by the individual departments. Observerships may be requested by Undergraduate university students, high school students and laypersons who have not yet earned a medical degree. Please read and follow these steps to secure an observership. Choose a physician whom you wish to shadow.

Inova and Shenandoah University: Training Tomorrow's Healthcare Providers As Inova continues its journey as a leader in personalized health, including genomics and predictive prevention, it is imperative that tomorrow’s allied health practitioners be trained to provide care in this burgeoning field. This imperative led to the creation of a collection of degree and certificate programs offered by Shenandoah University both online and on the Inova Center for Personalized Health (ICPH) campus.

The Inova Trauma Center is proud to sponsor an inside look at trauma care through our trauma acute care surgery externship. This program is designed for premedical students considering a career in surgery. A full-time, two-week commitment is required for students to gain insight and experience within the continuum of trauma care. 2023 Program Dates June 5 – 16, 2023 Application deadline: Jan. 31, 2023 Apply Now Helpful Documents Frequently Asked Questions Printable Flyer