Virginia College
AccountingAdministrative AssistantAdministrative Office ManagementBilingual Business AdministrationComputer Network TechnicianDiagnostic Medical SonographyMedical AssistantMedical Assisting & Office AdminMedical Billing & CodingMicrosoft Network EngineerParalegal StudiesPharmacy TechnicianSurgical TechnologyVeterinary AssistantVirginia CollegeOur programs help you advance in your chosen career - 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. Are programs are designed to prepare the student for the job market - 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. The Future Is Waiting,
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Information on Programs Offered:The Accounting program is designed for students interested in entering the business world as specialists in bookkeeping and accounting procedures. The program’s purpose is to provide an accounting curriculum for those students whose primary interests lie in the area of accounting, but who do not plan to become a Certified Public Accountant. In addition to technical courses in computer applications, the degree program emphasizes communication and management skills. The Accounting program provides the student with a broad-based degree. It enables the graduate to be competitive at the time of his/her job search. The Accounting program provides selected specializations that allow students to focus on more specific applications as they may relate to the student’s career interest.
Ready to make your move toward a new, fulfilling career?Picture yourself as a key member of the team in a busy, professional office environment!
You can be there with proper skills training from Virginia College. The Administrative Assistant program prepares you to work in offices and businesses of all sizes and types. You'll be introduced to basic business principals and office procedures with computer software application skills.
Increase your value to employers. Gain the skills you need to succeed. Click or call today to learn more about the opportunities that await you in this dynamic career area.Administrative Office Management skills put you in high demand with employers. Today's companies need highly skilled men and women who can organize, manage, and distribute information in the fast-paced business world. Virginia College helps you gain the special skills and prepare for the challenges you'll face with hands-on training in:
- Database management
- Word-processing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation graphics
Virginia College's Bilingual Business Administration program is designed for students who want to enter the international business world, working with computerized office systems and office management. The courses emphasize communication and management skills to make sure you are able to compete for tomorrow's business jobs. You'll work with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, the Internet, and Windows-based software in both English and Spanish. And you'll learn to communicate in both languages, using the correct business terminology and proper Latin American protocol.This program prepares you for a technical career in job fields such as computer network technician or microcomputer service and repair. It's designed to prepare you to operate, install, diagnose, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain microcomputers, all while getting an overall understanding of computer networks. You'll learn skills that will prepare you to take the A+ and Network+ Certification examinations. Get your high-tech career on the fast track!Imagine using your skills to help expectant parents experience the joy of seeing their baby's heart beat for the first time, to help catch a life- threatening disease early...to help give a patient peace of mind in a time of crisis.
Sonography is on the forefront of modern medicine. Its uses in diagnosis are continually growing and actually replacing more invasive procedures.
You'll prepare to work in hospitals or private practices, assisting physicians by performing high frequency sound wave patient examinations to image internal structures. This highly specialized credential will focus on ultrasound physics and instrumentation along with abdominal, reproductive system, obstetrical, gynecological, and vascular scanning.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 healthcare facility under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or health services professional.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. Looking for a career with a bright future? One where your care and compassion can help people through trying times? Then look to Virginia College. Medical Billing & Coding 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. Join this important field! Begin your training now at Virginia College!Today's business runs on computer networking technology. Now, you can join the high-tech world!
With the Microsoft Network Engineering Program at Virginia College, you will get Windows 2000 MCSE training that helps launch you into an exciting career in this growing field. From hardware basics to complex networking, we help you gain the skills you'll need to join the exploding e-commerce revolution!
Take the first step toward becoming a certified network engineer. Prepare for a selection of seven professional network and computer certifications: A+, Network+, CNA, CNE, MCP, MCSE and CCNA. Don't let technology pass you by. Virginia College can prepare you for the high-tech careers of today and the future!Looking for a career in which you can positively affect the lives of others? Looking for a challenging career that offers prestige and excitement and a brighter future? Then consider becoming a paralegal!
The Paralegal Studies Program at Virginia College prepares you for this fast-paced and rapidly growing career field offering you the skills and attributes employers are looking for.
Paralegals can be found in courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and banks, as well as in attorneys' offices. Get the preparation you need from instructors with real-world experience. A law library and law computer lab are available on-site at Virginia College.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.Picture yourself as a valuable member of the operating room team!
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.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.1 Campus Location
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