Valley Medical College

Location 4707 Silverton Rd. NE Salem, OR 97305

Web: http://www.valleymedicalcollege.com

History of the College In 1995 Valley Medical was founded in Salem, Oregon. The school offered a unique training program designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in the Administrative Medical Field. In 1996 the Medical Receptionist, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Specialist and the Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant programs were added. The expansion of programs was offered to better meet the needs of both private and public sector employers for entry-level positions in the Medical and Clerical fields. In 2006 the College was approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing to develop and implement a Practical Nursing Program. The College is owned by a corporation that is comprised of Van and Jenifer Brumbach.

Educational Objective and Philosophy The programs at Valley Medical College are designed to produce high quality medical and clerical support personnel. Each staff member works to provide training in a professional and positive atmosphere, with up-to-date, accurate and stimulating material that will enable the student to become a valued professional. Valley Medical College sets high academic expectations and standards for all of the students. Students will profit the most by meeting and exceeding the standards of a positive attitude, dedication, enthusiasm and determination. This catalog is intended to acquaint students with the policies of the College. Each student is responsible for knowing and following the contents of this catalog. Any staff member will be happy to answer any questions regarding school policies, programs or procedures.

Goals of Valley Medical College To provide the student with the training and the knowledge needed to become a valued, integral part of the fast changing and diversified area of the Allied Health Care Profession. To provide technical training in skills and educational knowledge that qualifies students for entry-level employment in the Allied Health Care Field. Certain programs have an optional National Examination; the Practical Nursing program prepares the student to sit for the National Council for Licensing Examination (NCLEX) ; passing of this examination is required to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. To provide and maintain an educational environment that respects and accommodates a diversity of individual backgrounds, abilities and needs. Provide an ACTIVE advisory committee that lends advice and recommendations to the College concerning the type and content of classes and programs needed to produce highly qualified graduates. To provide qualified faculty, insuring that accurate up-to-date material is Delivered to all students in a way they can learn. To encourage students to look at education as a lifelong process.

Location and Description of Our Facility Valley Medical College is located at 4707 Silverton Rd. Salem Oregon 97305. The 10,000 square foot building was built specifically for the College in 2006. The second floor of the facility is dedicated to the Practical Nursing Program and the first floor is dedicated to the Allied Health Care Career programs. The College is divided into classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, lunch room and a student break room. The College partners with Valley Medical Placement. Valley Medical Placement assists students in obtaining temporary and permanent employment at no cost to the student. Parking is located on the campus as well as an adjacent parking lot from the school.

A large part of our programs involves hands-on training. This is completed in the computer lab, medical lab and the cooperative work experience; for the Practical Nursing students this will include practicum in hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities. Practical application in well-equipped and updated labs gives the students the knowledge and confidence they need in order to be successful in their chosen career.

Because our mission is to strive for excellence in educating and training each individual, we have limited most class sizes. Small class sizes allow instructors to devote more individual time to each student insuring his or her success. Please consult the Admissions Office for allowed class size.

Accreditation Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) granted full accreditation to Valley Medical College in 2001. ACCET has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department Of Education since 1978, as a “reliable authority as to the quality of education or training provided by the institutions of higher education and the programs they accredit.” In 1998 ACCET became the only recognized accrediting agency to be certified as an ISO 9001- Quality Management System under the international standards established by the Internal Organization for Standards. htt://www.accet.org

Approvals The College has been licensed as a Private Career School by the Oregon State Board of Education since 1995. All instructors are approved and registered with the Oregon Department of Education. http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=144

The College has been approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing to teach the Practical Nursing Program. All Nursing Faculty are approved and registered with both the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon Department of Education.

http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/index.shtml

Programs Offered

Allied programs Medical Receptionist Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Assistant Phlebotomy / Lab Assistant

Nursing Program Licenced Practical Nursing Program

Valley Medical College 4707 Silverton Road NE, Salem, Oregon 97305 General information: (503) 363-9001 Website: valleymedicalcollege.com

Type: < 2-year, Private for-profit Awards offered: Less than one year certificate Campus setting: Suburb: Midsize Campus housing: No Student population: 49 (all undergraduate)

Overall graduation rate: 77%

PROGRAMS/MAJORS

COMPLETIONS 2006 PROGRAM/MAJOR <1 YEAR CERTIFICATE Health professions and related clinical sciences 69 Medical Reception/Receptionist 3 Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 17 Medical/Clinical Assistant 27 Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist 22

ACCREDITATION

INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION AGENCY PERIODS OF ACCREDITATION ACTION Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (!)7/1/2001 - Accredited

CAMPUS SECURITY

2005 CRIME STATISTICS ARRESTS - ON-CAMPUS 2003 2004 2005 Illegal weapons possession 0 0 0 [...] law violations 0 0 0 Liquor law violations 0 0 0

CRIMINAL OFFENSES - ON-CAMPUS 2003 2004 2005 [...]/Non-negligent [...] 0 0 0 Negligent [...] 0 0 0 [...] offenses - Forcible 0 0 0 [...] offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 Aggravated assault 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0 Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0

For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security/Search.asp.

All found at: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=Valley+Medical+College&s=all&id=441663 10/01/2007