Convenient Scheduling with One Course a Month

At Brown Mackie College — Hopkinsville, 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 — Hopkinsville 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

Brown Mackie College – Hopkinsville is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, www.state.tn.us/thec

Medical Assisting - Associate of Applied Science

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.

Medical Office Management - Associate of Applied Science

The associate's degree 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*

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.

Diploma Programs

Diploma programs are also available in Medical Assistant and Medical Coding and Billing for Healthcare.

Information

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