Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies

8250 W Bellfort, Houston, TX

About

The Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies, located Weslaco, Texas, was founded in 1992 by Professor Andrew Leonie. The school opened its doors to its initial class of 12 students. The school is non-sectarian, though it does adhere to its Seventh Day Adventist roots in its belief of developing the whole person. The school offers career education in nursing and other allied health care fields.

Academics

The school offers a number of programs in allied health care professions. These programs will prepare individuals for state certification exams if necessary, as well as immediate employment in their give field after program completion. The length of the programs varies based on complexity of the field of study.

Some programs offered:

• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
• Phlebotomy
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Nurse Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in attending Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies should contact the school via website to begin the admissions process. Financial Aid is available to qualified students. To determine eligibility students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once submitted and processed, the Student Aid Report provided will help determine if an individual qualifies for any aid awards.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $29340

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).