Welcome to the Valley Grande Institute Home Page
There is a growing demand for health care providers all around the country, especially here in the Rio Grande Valley. Communities are in dire need for qualified healthcare professionals.
Valley Grande Institute is a private establishment dedicated to graduating medical professionals equipped to best serve our community.
Employment opportunities are abundant in many different areas of health care such as Hospitals, Doctors Offices, Nursing Homes, Pharmacies, and other clinic settings. The healthcare industry is emotionaly rewarding, as well as financially lucrative.
Valley Grande Institute offers students the opportunity to prepare for their future and give back to their community.
Hours of Operation
Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and 8:00 - 5:00 on Fridays. To make an appointment after hours, please call (956) 973-1945 or (888) 973-1945.
Valley Grande Institute is located at 345 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, Texas 78596.
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General Admission and Application Requirements
To be admitted to Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies, a student must meet at least one of the following requirements and demonstrate his or her ability to pay the required tuition and fees.
- Must be high school graduate; or
- Must have successfully completed the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma (GED); or
- Be beyond the competency age of attendance as set by the State of Texas, and demonstrate the ability to benefit from an educational program, by taking the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. Prospective students must obtain a minimum score on this exam to meet the entrance requirements, Verbal-200; Quantitative-210.
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Additional Requirements for Vocational Nursing
- Vocational Nursing students must have school diploma or GED.
- The TB Test and Hepatitis B Immunization's are a requirement for Vocational Nursing.
- Vocational Nursing students must possess a Nursing Assistant State Certification or Medical Assistant State Certification, or any other medical qualification approved by the Admission Committee.
- Vocational Nursing students must take the Nurse Entrance Test and score above the 50 Percentile.
- CPR certification for Vocational Nursing is required.
- Final selection for Vocational Nursing may be Admission Committee review and personal interview by the nursing department.
- Find information about a career in Nursing!
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Additional Requirements for Allied Health Students
- All students need a physical examination.
- Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Tech. and Phlebotomy Tech. need T.B. Test and Hepatitis B Immunization's.
- Electrocardiogram Tech., Physical Therapy Tech., Pharmacy Tech., and Limited Medical Radiological Tech. need T.B. Test.
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Tuition, Fees and Other Charges
- Tuition includes the cost, of certain lab supplies, malpractice insurance if applicable, equipment and facilities usage, training and administrative costs.
- Students who receive credit due to prior education or successfully passing a placement exam will receive credit toward tuition.
- Students will be responsible for certain expendable supplies such as textbooks, workbooks, uniforms, paper pens, pencils and other items necessary for training.
- Students may be required to pay for lost or damaged items that are issued for use only and scheduled to be returned to the school. Students who are issued items should check the condition of such items before accepting them. Students will be allowed 20 days following the completion of their courseware to return or pay for such items. Failure to do so will result in the cost of these items being added to the student's account.
- Specific exams may be recommended by the school for students to take with State, Federal or other agencies , in order to enhance their employability. The cost of said exams is the students responsibility and is not included in the tuition cost.
- Tuition cost is subject to the school's refund policy.
- Cost of cap and gown purchase, or rental, for graduation ceremonies, if applicable, is the responsibility for the student and is not included in the tuition cost. The school will assist students in obtaining the cap and gown.
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