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AS - Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant associate degree program utilizes a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an externship following completion of other required course work. The curriculum includes courses in administrative, clinical, and laboratory skills in order to provide graduates with the entry-level competencies required of medical assistants.
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AS - Surgical Technology
Our associate degree program in Surgical Technology trains students in operating and laboratory procedures to assist surgeons in the operating room. Students will also study anatomy and physiology of the human body, sterilization and set-up of instruments, application of surgical dressings, and preparation and aftercare of patients. Graduates will get hands-on experience while they complete an externship in a medical facility.
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Diploma - Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant diploma program utilizes a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an externship following completion of other required course work. The curriculum includes courses in administrative, clinical, and laboratory skills in order to provide graduates with the entry-level competencies required of medical assistants.
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Diploma - Medical Billing and Coding
The Medical Billing and Coding diploma program at Virginia College will help students prepare themselves for careers such as patient account representatives, electronic claims processors, billing coordinators, billing auditors, coding specialists, and insurance claims analysts. The courses teach students how to ensure procedures are properly handled throughout treatment to finalizing insurance claims payments.
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Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
Students who would like to advance into higher level positions in health care or retail facilities can earn a diploma as a Pharmacy Technician and begin a career that can have a positive impact on others' lives. Our program educates learners in the basic aspects of pharmacy practice, including reading, filling, and distributing prescriptions to customers and assist them with health-related concerns.
