Brown Mackie College - Merrillville
Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College — Merrillville

Convenient Scheduling with One Course a Month

At Brown Mackie College — Merrillville, 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 — Merrillville 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

Accredited Member, ACICS

This institution is regulated by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 West Washington Street, Room E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-1320 Advertising Code: AC-0138

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Administration in Gerontology - Associate's

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The associate's degree program in Gerontology introduces students to the biological, social and psychological process of aging and how it impacts the health care industry. At the same time, students will gain the technical knowledge and skills to enter the administrative structure of the health care field as it relates to an aging population.

Graduates of this program will be able to fill a variety of entry-level positions in health care or social service settings that specialize in serving seniors.

Health Care Management - Bachelor of Science

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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.

Medical Assisting - Associate's

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The 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.

Students also develop a strong foundation in administrative and clinical procedures, including:

• Diagnostic testing
• Venipuncture
• Patient education for disease management
• CPR certification
• Basic pharmacological procedures
• Patient history
• Medical records and filing
• Medical office management
• Assisting with minor surgery

Medical Office Management - Associate's

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The program in medical office management is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in an insurance coding and billing department of a physician's office, clinic or hospital.

Graduates may perform clerical and administrative tasks, analyze information, and combine that with knowledge of insurance reimbursement and coding guidelines to expedite physician payments.

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate of Applied Science*

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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), 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 - Diploma

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The 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 qualify to pursue the LPN State Board licensure.

Surgical Technology - Associate's

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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.

Certificate Programs

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A certificate program is available in medical assistant.

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