Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 361240
- Phone: (713) 721-0000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (956) 973-1945
ACCEPTANCE RATE
nan%FINANCIAL AID RATE
76%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Nursing Assistant Training
The nursing assistant program at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies prepares students for careers as a CNA, nursing assistant, nurse aide, home health aide, or psychiatric aide. The program focuses on routine nursing-related services to patients. Program courses include: documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as infection control, anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical issues, nutrition and hydration, gerontology and family issues, and pet-assisted therapy. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer nursing assistant training.
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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:
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 Nursing Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies offers a less than one year certificate program in nursing assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7 |
| Female | 46 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53 |
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
Students who have completed the Nursing Assistant program at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Nursing Assistants
Description
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies may offer services to students like:
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Counseling assistance
- Assistance to find work