americare school of allied health
| General information: |
(301) 933-4660 |
| Website: |
americareschool.com |
| Type: |
Private for-profit, less-than 2-year |
| Awards offered: |
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
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| Campus setting: |
Suburb Large |
| Campus housing: |
No |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://americareschool.com |
| Mission Statement: |
The mission of Americare School of Allied Health is to provide each student the opportunity for success by offering instruction and teaching the skills required to gain employment in the health care field as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant. We provide specialized training for the Nursing Assistant students that include all state and federal requirements necessary to prepare students to pass the State Competency Evaluations and to gain employment as a Nursing Assistant. The Medical Assistant program teaches all aspects of front and back office procedures required to gain employment in a doctor's office or Medical Clinic as a Medical Assistant. Upon successful completion of the Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant Program, graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Weekend/evening college
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| Student Services: |
Academic/career counseling service
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
None |
| Carnegie Classification: |
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Not applicable |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
03771300 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Largest program prices for full-time students
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Largest program |
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Program length |
Average completion |
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Medical/Clinical Assistant |
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900 contact hours |
9 months |
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$9,550 |
$8,300 |
$8,300 |
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Books and supplies |
$400 |
$200 |
$200 |
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Living arrangement |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$7,893 |
$7,893 |
$7,893 |
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Other |
$1,152 |
$1,152 |
$1,152 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$2,988 |
$2,988 |
$2,988 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Off campus |
$18,995 |
$17,545 |
$17,545 |
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Off campus with family |
$12,938 |
$11,488 |
$11,488 |
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Next largest programs 2008-2009
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Program |
Program length |
Average completion |
Tuition and fees |
Books and supplies |
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Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant |
120 contact hours |
3 months |
1220 |
75 |
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Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage |
720 contact hours |
8 months |
7200 |
600 |
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Alternative Tuition Plans
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Type of plan |
Offered |
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Any alternative tuition plans offered by institution |
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Tuition guaranteed plan |
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Prepaid tuition plan |
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Tuition payment plan |
X |
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Other alternative tuition plan |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
321 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
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Graduate enrollment |
321 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Admissions:
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
73 |
9 |
64 |
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Percent admitted: |
86% |
67% |
89% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
X |
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Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
1 to <2 year Certificate |
<1 Year certificate |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Medical/Clinical Assistant |
32 |
- |
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Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant |
- |
225 |
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Category total |
32 |
225 |
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Grand total |
32 |
225 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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