Virginia College
Virginia College is a private institution of higher education
committed to offering associate degrees, diploma courses and
baccalaureate degrees at its various campuses. These programs
strengthen the student's ability to enter or advance in a chosen
career. The student's learning experience and placement
opportunities are enhanced through studies that provide a balance
of general academics, technical skills and personal growth.
The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its
students, the technical and business communities and the general
citizenry. The College provides educational opportunities through
curricula in business, business-related, administrative,
management, technical and professional programs that are designed
to prepare the student for direct entry into the job market.
Virginia College at Austin
Virginia College at Austin offers the benefits of small class
sizes and flexible schedules, allowing you to earn the education
you want at a time that's most convenient for you. Financial aid
is available for those who qualify. Career placement and job
assistance continues past graduation, continuing Virginia College
at Austin's commitment to our students' future success!
Medical Assistant - Diploma
Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical
duties, reporting directly to an office manager, physician or
other health practitioner.
Your training will focus on examining room procedures, obtaining
vital signs and medical histories, performing routine laboratory
procedures, sterilizing and maintaining equipment, and the proper
techniques for administering medications as directed by the
physician. You'll also learn to handle administrative duties.
In addition to training from instructors with real-world
experience, you will also complete an externship in a physician's
office, clinic or related health care facility under the
supervision of a physician, nurse or health services
professional.
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Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma
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The Medical Billing and Coding program focuses on the
fundamentals of medical office protocol with specialized training
in the areas you will need for a job in this growing field.
As a Virginia College student, you'll be prepared for entry-level
positions in the medical field related to reimbursement
procedures. You'll learn the fundamentals of medical office
protocol and get specialized training in Current Procedural
Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding
System (HCPCS).
Pharmacy Technician - Diploma
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Do you want a career in which you can help people feel better
while improving your own job outlook? Then the exciting new
Pharmacy Technician program at Virginia College could be perfect
for you.
Pharmacy technicians work with licensed pharmacists, helping with
patient consultations, counter dispensing operations and
prescription preparation. You may work in a retail pharmacy,
stocking and keeping inventory of prescriptive and
over-the-counter medications. You might also maintain patient
medication records, count or pour medications into dispensing
containers and manage the cash register.
In hospitals, you could perform many of the same duties but have
other responsibilities, including assembling medications for each
patient, repackaging medications, preparing
commercially-unavailable medications and delivering medications
to patient rooms.
Surgical Technology - Associate's
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In the field of surgical technology, you will work closely with
the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist and registered
nurse to deliver integral patient care during surgery. At
Virginia College you'll have the chance to learn the proper
application of sterile surgical techniques and state-of-the-art
operating room technology so you'll be able to provide optimum
care. Classroom theory and laboratory hands-on training are
combined with clinical and externship experiences to give you the
knowledge and skill you need to be successful in this vital
field.
