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.

Medical Assisting and Office Administration - Associate's

Medical office administrators perform both administrative and clinical duties, reporting directly to an office manager, physician or other health practitioner.

Students learn to work closely with doctors and other support personnel as well as how to use medical terminology, medical office procedures and insurance coding to prepare for a career in this growing, specialized field.

Medical Billing & Coding - Diploma

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

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

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.

Veterinary Assistant - Diploma

Do you have a special love for animals? Would you like a career in which you can help our animal friends heal, live healthier lives or find better homes? Then the new veterinary assistant program at Virginia College is exactly what you have been looking for!

You will learn the skills it takes to offer professional, technical support to veterinarians. Train to assist veterinarians with the care and treatment of animals as well as office management skills and patient care. A highlight of the program is the externship where you will have the opportunity to work with a veterinarian, applying classroom skills and fundamentals at the job site. Once you have completed this program, you will be qualified to work in humane societies, animal control facilities, veterinary clinics, and diagnostic laboratories.

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