Virginia College

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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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What do Medical Office Administration graduates do?
Medical Office Administrators perform administrative duties in a medical office or clinic, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. You will help with communicating with patients and other providers, billing insurance companies, code physician diagnostic comments and orders, and more. This program is designed to teach you how to work closely with doctors to organize and monitor patient care services. In short, you will be a vital part of the healthcare team in a physician's office, a clinic, a hospital, a long-term care facility, or other medical office.

What classes will I take?
At Virginia College, you will only take courses that pertain to your success in the workforce. Do not worry if you are not already skilled in the areas below. That is why you are coming to school! We are experienced in giving students the training they need to become successful in their chosen careers.

You will have classes in:

• Medical terminology
• Medical law and ethics
• Medical laboratory procedures
• Medical records systems
• Accounting
• Business
• Office automation
• Customer service

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.

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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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The Medical Assistant certificate 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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The Medical Billing and Coding certificate 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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Students who would like to advance into higher level positions in health care or retail facilities can earn a certificate 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.