Virginia College Healthcare and Health Services Programs

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Founded in 1983, Virginia College received senior college recognition from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools in 1997. With its new healthcare associates degree programs, Virginia College prepares graduates to utilize the knowledge gained to provide safe, effective health care. The program features dedicated faculty who have real-world experience that is carried into the classroom and in modern, state of the art facilities.

Facts About Virginia College

The Health Sciences Associate of Science degree program allows students to concentrate in practical nursing alongside their course of study towards an associate’s degree. Graduates can expect to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks employment trends at the nation level, predicts that as an industry nursing will grow much faster than average, a good sign for recent Virginia College nursing graduates. Courses include anatomy, pharmacology, and pediatrics. Students can begin the program at the Birmingham, Montgomery, Jacksonville, or mobile campuses.

This program offers an integrated curriculum that focuses on:

Surgical Health
Sonographic Health
Obstetric Health
Pediatric Health
Psychiatric/Mental Health
Community Health

Virginia College Medical Assisting & Health Services Degrees

AS in Medical Office Administration: The Associate’s degree program in Medical Office Administration prepares graduates to successfully perform administrative duties in a fluid, dynamic medical office or clinic. Skills learned include communication, billing, and organization.
BS in Health Services Management: The bachelor degree program in Health Services Management is designed for mid-level management positions in health care organizations including hospitals, private practice offices, ambulatory care centers, and home healthcare. This online program provides tremendous flexibility, allowing for working professionals to accelerate their medical career to the next level.

Top Online Health Services Programs

There are multiple educational paths that students can take to become an ultrasound technician or diagnostic medical sonographer. The schools below do not offer ultrasound-specific training, but they do offer medical assisting and other healthcare programs that are closely related. You can request information by clicking on any of the links below.

AS in Health IT	DeVry University — For over 80 years, DeVry University has focused on relevant areas of study, offering associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs and specializations that cover 34 different career fields. Earn your associate degree in Health Information Technology from DeVry University, and prepare to be an HIT leader in contemporary hospitals, physicians' offices, medical clinics, and more. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
AS in Medical Assisting	Herzing University — With a 45 year history, Herzing University is an accredited university that offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees as well as diplomas in over 45 different programs. The AS in Medical Assisting program builds on the online diploma program by incorporating the general education requirements required for this level of degree. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
AS in Medical Assisting	Keiser University — Keiser University, founded in 1977, is a private, regionally accredited career university offering certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The AS in Medical Assisting program prepares students to perform medical assisting duties under the direction of a physician or practitioner. Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
AS in Health Info Mgmt AS in Health Admin	Hodges University — Founded in 1990, Hodges University is one the premier private universities in the State of Florida. The AS in Health Information Management and AS in Health Administration programs, while not ultrasound training programs, do teach students how to use information technology to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. Hodges University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
AAS in Health IT	Rasmussen College — Founded in 1900, Rasmussen College has grown to now include 22 campuses and more than 40 diverse online degree programs where students can choose from many bachelor's and associate's degrees. The AAS in Health Information Technology program prepares students to become health information technicians. Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
BS in Health Services Mgmt	Virginia College — Founded in 1983, Virginia College is a private institution of higher education committed to offering associate degrees, diploma courses, and baccalaureate degrees at over 20 different campuses. The BS in Health Services Management program prepares you for mid-level management positions in health care organizations including hospitals, physician practices, and home health agencies. Virginia is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.