Why Valley Grande Institute?

Why Valley Grande Institute?

VGI is a non-profit organization dedicated to graduating medical professionals equipped to best serve our community to work in Doctors offices, nursing homes, pharmacies and other medical settings! The primary mission of the Institute is to instruct students in Vocational Nursing and other Allied health Programs and to qualify them for employment, day and night classes available.
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National Night Out 2011

WHO: City of Weslaco Weslaco Police Department Weslaco Crime Stoppers Weslaco Fire Department WHAT: Texas/National Night Out WHEN: Tuesday, October [...]

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VGI Graduation Class of 2012 Commencement Exercises

Will be held on Wednesday July 12th, 2012 6:30 p.m. at W.I.S.D. Performance Arts Center 506 E. 6th Street, Weslaco [...]

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Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Medical assistants are an invaluable part of the health care field. Medical assistants duties can vary widely, but most medical assistants work in doctor’s offices and carry out tasks that help doctors perform their duties. Medical assistants can fulfill both administrative and medical duties and often are answering phones, recording vital signs, preparing and administering medications, making appointments, and performing general laboratory tests.

Medical assistants who are pursuing a degree in health care can gain invaluable experience while working with patients and doctors in the field. Medical assistants often train to become nurses or doctors while they work.

Course Length: Approximately 9.5 months

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