Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to

• classify the muscular/skeletal system and its needs in relationship to prescription medications
• analyze the unique organization of medical records and inventory control in retail and institutional pharmacies
• demonstrate a mastery of medical terminology and utilizing distribution systems to achieve efficient dispersal of medications
• identify the compounding of medications with the ability to differentiate between aseptic and non-sterile compounding
• describe the components of a sound paradigm of factors related to medical ethics and the law
• document the ability to utilize computer operating systems to aid in medication dispersal
• explain how increasing levels of problem solving and critical thinking on the part of the technician can assist the pharmacist in performing a wide range of practice-related duties
• recognize the important role that experiential training plays in the development of an efficient pharmacy technician; and _ coordinate a successful job search.

Practical Nurses work in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Employment prospects are excellent and there are many more opportunities emerging. Employment of Practical Nurses is projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow much faster than average as healthcare expands outside the traditional hospital setting. Home healthcare services are also expected to grow faster than average because of the growing number of older persons and technological advances that make it possible to bring increasingly complex treatments into the home.

Contact Virginia College in Pensacola today and learn how to increase your chance of success in this dynamic field.

As a Virginia College student, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in the medical field related to reimbursement procedures. You’ll learn the fundamentals of medical office protocol and get specialized training in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS).

In addition to your classroom experiences, you will also serve an externship for on-the-job training. You’ll be supervised by a physician, nurse, or health services professional and learn the billing and coding process from the working perspective.

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.

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.