Virginia College

Virginia College is a private institution of higher education committed to offering associate's, diplomas and bachelor's degrees at its various campuses. These programs strengthen the student's ability to enter or advance in their 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 Greenville

Virginia College announces the opening of its newest college campus in Greenville, South Carolina. Virginia College in Greenville offers students fast-track career training in such exciting areas as:

• Business and Office
• Health and Medical
• Medical Billing
• Medical Office
• Therapeutic Massage

It is never too late to get a college degree in today's most in-demand and emerging job growth areas. Virginia College at Greenville specializes in preparing students for success in tomorrow's hottest career fields. We have helped thousands be successful! Virginia College offers:

• Small class sizes
• Flexible day and night class schedules... many even available through online learning via the Internet...so most can continue to work
• Individual attention from staff and instructors
• Real world faculty members who often work in the field and know what employers are looking for
• Labs, software and equipment that mirror what you will be using in your new career
• Programs that prepare you for success in the job market—career areas that are expected to grow
• Financial aid available for those who qualify
• Career placement assistance available

Are you committed to being successful in an exciting new career? Then complete the form to learn more, set up a campus tour, talk with an admissions associate about your potential career, and learn about ways of financing your skills training at the new Virginia College in Greenville, South Carolina.

Health Care Reimbursement - Associate's

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Health Care Reimbursement 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).

In addition to your classroom experiences, you will also serve an externship for on-the-job training. You'll be supervised by a physician, nurse, or health services professional and learn the billing and coding process from the working perspective.

Health Services Management - Bachelor's

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Now there's an academic program for people who want to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies Bachelor of Science Degree on a full-time or part-time basis, whether it's for initial entry into this exciting field or for advancement in an existing job.

Are you interested in promotion in your medical position but need a bachelor degree to move up the ladder? Or are you ready for a career change to a dynamic, growing field where you can do good for others? Then this new program is for you.

You can choose from an array of daytime and evening courses. Have previous college credit? Up to ninety credit hours can be transferred. Learn from Virginia College's real-world instructional staff, many of whom work in the field and bring their expertise and unique, practical experience to the classroom. This program prepares you for mid-level management positions in health care organizations including hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory care centers, and home health agencies.

Government statistics predict there will be an exploding demand for well-trained individuals in health care careers. Be on the forefront! Learn more about this exciting educational opportunity today.

Medical Assistant - Associate's

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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 Assistant - Certificate

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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 Billing and Coding - Certificate

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The Medical Billing and Coding Certificate 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).

In addition to your classroom experiences, you will also serve an externship for on-the-job training. You'll be supervised by a physician, nurse or health services professional and learn the billing and coding process from the working perspective.

Medical Office Management - Associate's

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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.

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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As a surgical technologist, 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.

Therapeutic Massage - Diploma (12-month)

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The therapeutic massage program at Virginia College will give you the physical and technical skills that are required by health care and personal service employers in a number of allied massage settings. You'll learn to perform a variety of massage techniques ranging from relaxation skills and stress management to Swedish massage and neuromuscular therapy.

At Virginia College's Center for Therapeutic Massage, you'll prepare to work in such places as rehabilitation clinics, fitness centers, medical offices, hospital departments, salons, chiropractic offices and sports fitness establishments. You may even choose to open your own massage therapy business.

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Virginia College - Greenville.