Convenient Scheduling with One Course a Month

At Brown Mackie College - Kansas City, 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 - Kansas City 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 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.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Accreditation

Brown Mackie College in Lenexa, Kansas is a branch of Brown Mackie College in Salina, KS, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602;1.800.621.7440; www.ncahlc.org)

Health Care Administration - Associate's

The Health Care Administration program 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

Medical Assisting - Associate's

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 coursework.

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate's*

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. Course work 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

*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.

Practical Nursing - Certificate

The Certificate 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 and pharmacology. Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue LPN State Board licensure.

Veterinary Technology - Associate's

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.

Diploma Programs

Diploma programs are also available in:

• Fitness Trainer
• Medical Assistant

Information

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