Training Programs

Your future career starts here. Now.

The University of Vermont Health Network is dedicated to providing training and development opportunities to our employees and members of our local communities that help them to gain the skills, education and professional certifications they need to establish rewarding careers in health care.

The programs listed below are some of the ways you can build your skillset and deepen your education through the UVM Health Network. Many allow participants to work and get paid while they receive training.

Training Programs – No Experience Required!

At the University of Vermont Health Network, you can join our team at any level of experience! The opportunities below are open to everyone requiring little to no prior experience.

Surgical Technician (ST) Program

Our ST Pathway Program allows participants to earn a full-time salary while receiving on-the-job training to become a Surgical Technician in the State of Vermont.

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program

Our CNA Pathway Program allows participants to earn a full-time salary while studying to complete the course and receive certification through the State of New York.

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Licensed Nursing Aide (LNA) Program

Our LNA Pathway Program allows participants to earn a full-time salary while studying to complete the course and receive licensure through the State of Vermont.

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Clinical Assistant (CA) Program

The Clinical Assistant (CA) Program trains qualified applicants to take their place on our patient care team at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) in New York.

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Paramedic Program

Our Paramedic Education Program is an intensive training program which blends an on-line learning environment, classroom sessions, lab sessions, and clinical experience. It is a 18-month, 1200+ hour program.

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Phlebotomist Apprenticeship Program

Our Phlebotomist Apprenticeship Program is a paid, five-week registered apprenticeship program that trains applicants to become Phlebotomists at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

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Advancement Programs

If you're looking to advance your career in health care, the University of Vermont Health Network offers educational opportunities to help our current and our future employees grow!

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Through our partnership with Community College of Vermont and Vermont Technical College, our LPN Pathway Program allows full-time employees to continue earning a salary while taking classes toward their LPN degree.

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Registered Nurse (RN) Program

Through our partnership with Vermont Technical College, our RN Pathway Program allows full-time CVMC LPN employees to continue earning a salary while studying to complete their Associate of Science in Nursing degree, leading to eligibility for RN licensure.

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Respiratory Therapy (RT) Program

Through our partnership with Vermont State University and the Community College of Vermont, our RT Pathway Program allows full-time UVMHN employees to continue earning a salary while studying to complete their Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree leading to their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure.

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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program

Through this program, candidates can receive a full-time salary while receiving on-the-job training to become a Medical Lab Technician.

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Grant Funded Programs

The University of Vermont Health Network offers educational opportunities through generous grant funding to help our current and future employees grow!

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Pathway Program

Through a generous grant from the Vermont Agency of Health Services (AHS), our ABSN Pathway Program allows full-time employees to continue earning a salary while studying to complete their bachelor’s degree in nursing with Norwich University, leading to eligibility for RN licensure.

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nursing Education Pathway Program

Through a generous grant from the Vermont Agency of Health Services (AHS), our MSN Nursing Education Pathway Program is intended to produce MSN graduates through Norwich University and Vermont State University. Graduates will commit to becoming clinical nurse faculty for two years at a Vermont nursing program through a dual-service agreement.

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Some of the supports we provide include:

  • On the job training programs (you can get paid while you learn)
  • Leadership development programs to help prepare you for an expanded role
  • Internal courses on topics such as diversity and inclusion
  • Tuition reimbursement to encourage you to continue to learn and grow (these vary by organization, to learn more, please check the policy of the specific affiliate that you work at).

Partnership with Working Fields

A new pilot program between the University of Vermont Health Network and Working Fields aims to join a handful of employers in the area in building recovery-friendly workplaces, offering jobs and a support network to individuals who may not traditionally qualify for employment. The pilot program was created in June 2022 with 15 positions in UVM Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center’s Environmental Services department.

The pilot will focus on filling positions in the environmental services team, which involves cleaning and sanitizing the facility, including operating rooms and medical equipment. The work also uses highly specialized techniques to prevent the spread of infection within the health care setting.

If successful, the UVM Health Network would look to expand the program to other affiliate hospitals, such as The University of Vermont Medical Center, and include jobs in more departments like transportation, nutrition services and couriers.

Looking to Start a New Career?

We are proactively working to address current and projected workforce shortages by building internal and external pathways for specific healthcare careers. At the same time, we are also working on building a more diverse workforce here at UVM Health Network. If you are new to healthcare, or simply looking to start a new career, check out our training opportunities and learn how you can get started.

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