Brown Mackie College - Ft. Wayne
- 3000 East Coliseum Boulevard
- Ft. Wayne, IN 46805
Brown Mackie College
Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College
Convenient Scheduling with One Course a Month
At Brown Mackie College, you don’t need to wait for a traditional “Fall Start.” Because our students aren’t always living “traditional” lives we offer new starts each month with day or evening classes that fit your schedule. Each class lasts one month. There’s no need to divide your time and energy between coursework and exams for multiple courses. We keep the focus on one course, one subject at a time to help you succeed.
Small Classes, Personal Attention
The difference at Brown Mackie College is personal attention. We focus on individuals, not numbers. We keep class sizes small to enable you to receive the individual attention you need from 2 instructors. Our community is one that fosters interaction among students and our faculty and staff members are committed to helping you succeed.
Professional Preparation
Our programs are practical and skill based. Our goal is to prepare you to pursue an entry-level position in the field of your study. Our classes and coursework integrate real world experiences to give you the technical skills and the professional approach you’ll need to enter the workforce.
Brown Mackie College — Fort Wayne is located in northeastern Indiana, in the state's second largest city. Students here are able to get their education in a city on the rise. Today's Fort Wayne has many exciting developments underway. A new baseball stadium for the city's minor league team is planned along with a shopping mall, restaurants, and condominiums.
Because of Fort Wayne's close proximity to Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit, and Columbus, the city has always been an important transportation and communications hub. Recent decades brought a more diverse economy to Fort Wayne but the transportation sector continues to be a predominant presence. General Motors, Sirva, the Norfolk Southern Railway, and TransWorks serve as major employers. Mid-sized companies continue to show growth in the area, too, and companies representing the insurance, Internet services, and accounting fields are nearby when students are prepared to look for jobs.
Culture abounds in Fort Wayne with a rich art and theatre scene, nightlife, and more than 2,000 acres of city parks for Brown Mackie College – Fort Wayne students to enjoy.
Associate's - Biomedical Equipment Technology
The Biomedical Equipment Technology program is designed to prepare the student for a variety of positions in an industry that installs, inspects, repairs, and maintains medical equipment. It provides the student training in electronics technology with specialized emphasis on medical applications and computer systems technology. Coursework also focuses on anatomy and biology, engineering, and biomedical instrumentation. Students receive a multidisciplinary skill set that is transferable to many career fields.
Associate's - Health Care Administration
The associate's degree in health care administration prepares students to understand the essential components of managerial and organizational support in the health care industry. Students will learn how various health care systems operate and the multiple aspects of the field. At the same time, they will receive hands-on training in the administrative facets of health care services for the general public.
Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level positions in:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Health care insurance offices
- Home health care agencies
- Public health settings
- Other health care related organizations
Associate's - Medical Assisting
The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting program prepares graduates to work under the direction of physicians in a private practice or medical setting. Students develop a solid foundation in communication and problem-solving skills through general education course work.
A diploma program is also available in medical assisting.
Associate's - Nursing
The associate's degree program in nursing provides students with general principles and knowledge in the biological and behavioral sciences, as well as the science of nursing. This knowledge forms the basis for utilizing the nursing process in a professional practice. Integration of theory into clinical practice is an important aspect of professional nursing education.
Associate's - Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares graduates for entry-level employment, working under the direction of an occupational therapist. Students are trained to administer occupational therapy treatments to individuals who have lost functional abilities due to illness, injury, or disease. Coursework combines lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. General Education elements of the program enhance students' communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their effectiveness in the occupational therapy profession.
The program prepares the graduate for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistants. Students develop a solid foundation in occupational therapy, including: Anatomy and physiology Medical terminology Structural kinesiology Neurological dysfunction Mental health concepts and techniques Assessment of function Adaptive living skills Physical rehabilitation Entry-level Employment Opportunities Hospitals Offices of Health Practitioners Offices of Occupational Therapists Nursing Care Facilities Community Care Facilities Home Healthcare Services The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 (301-652-2682).
*The occupational therapy assistant program has applied for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA.
Associate's - Physical Therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a physical therapist assistant under the direction of a physical therapist. Students are trained to administer physical therapy treatments to individuals who have lost functional abilities due to illness, injury, or disease. General Education elements of the program enhance students' communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their professional effectiveness.
Associate's - Surgical Technology
The Associate of Science degree program in Surgical Technology is designed to provide students with the required knowledge base and technical skills required to obtain entry-level employment in the field of surgical technology.
To achieve this goal, the program curriculum provides study in:
- General and specialty surgical procedures
- Principles of anesthesia
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- Surgical technology techniques
Additional course work in general education helps students to grow professionally and develop the ability to assume leadership roles.
*The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Associate's - Veterinary Technology
The Veterinary Technology program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills leading to entry-level employment in a variety of veterinary clinical settings and related fields. Graduates of this program will be prepared to provide a wide range of clinical skills including animal patient care, laboratory procedures, medical imaging, anesthesia administration and monitoring, and surgical assistance for a variety of domestic animals.
Bachelor's - Health Care Management
The Bachelor's in Health Care Management is designed to accommodate the needs and interests of students from a variety of backgrounds. Courses provide a solid foundation for varied health care careers. The program also incorporates an externship that offers students real-world experience within health care facilities that may include hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory care facilities, physician practices, and pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies.
Certificate - Medical Assistant
The medical assistant program provides graduates with the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a clinical and/or administrative medical setting. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions under the direct supervision of a physician or medical office manager through course work in:
- Medical office administration
- Clinical procedures
- Pharmacology
- Business principles
- Computer operations
Diploma - Practical Nursing
The Diploma program in Practical Nursing balances classroom instruction with clinical experience. Students receive a solid foundation in the areas of:
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics
- Geriatrics
- Pharmacology
Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue LPN State Board licensure.
Brown Mackie College is a system of over 20 schools located throughout North America.
Programs, credential levels, technology and scheduling options vary by campus, and employment opportunities are not guaranteed. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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