You've made the decision to get more education-now find the
setting that's right for you.
At Miami-Jacobs Career College, we focus on offering the latest
courses, and we care about the personal success of each and every
one of our students.
From our beginnings in the 1860s, we have been putting our
students first. Miami-Jacobs has built a reputation on helping
our students achieve a better life through a new career--a career
that suits them and their goals.
Our programs are "first to market." We develop new programs of
study (and refresh current ones) according to market demand. And
the results have become obvious--not only are our students
motivated, highly skilled and reliable, many employers large and
small in the Miami Valley seek us out to hire our graduates year
after year.
Career planning at Miami-Jacobs is not a separate effort,
undertaken only at the end of your program of study. Career
planning is integral to the student experience here, and will
begin during your discovery session, which is the very first step
in the admissions process.
We know you will best succeed when you are matched to the right
program, so we spend focused time with you, talking about career
goals and life goals. Once you are matched to the program that
suits you best, your career advocate and academic advisor both
monitor progress along the path so that you emerge at graduation
highly skilled, completely prepared and in demand.
Accreditation
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Miami-Jacobs College is accredited to award certificates,
diplomas and associate's degrees by the Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). The Accrediting Council
for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally
recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of
Education. Its accreditation of degree granting institutions also
is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
ACICS is located at Suite 980, 750 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20002-4241 (202) 336-6780.
Dental Assisting - Associate's
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The dental assisting program prepares graduates to perform a
variety of duties including patient care, office procedures and
laboratory practices. The focus of the program will be on
didactic, pre-clinical and clinical applications of dental
assisting. Graduates will be prepared to work as dental
assistants in private practices, group practices and specialty
practices. Graduates of the program are also eligible to take the
Certified Dental Assistant Exam offered by the Dental Assisting
National Board.
Dental assistants are responsible for front and back-office
tasks, such as:
- Handing instruments and materials to dentists
- Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
- Preparing trays of instruments for dental procedures
- Taking x-rays and processing x-rays
- Removing sutures
- Making casts of the teeth and mouth from impression and
making temporary crowns
- Greeting patients, scheduling appointments and handling
patient billing
Massage Therapy - Associate's
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If you enjoy helping others, value health, like working
independently or as part of a team, and want to be part of a
fast-growing allied health field, perhaps massage therapy is the
right career for you.
Massage therapy helps with joint and muscle aches, back strain,
headache, fatigue, sports injuries, chronic and temporary pain,
circulatory problems, anxiety and stress, allergies, depression,
arthritis, insomnia, overall health and more. Massage therapists
work in a wide variety of settings, from private practices to
spas, club/gyms, hotels, salons, chiropractors' offices, doctors'
offices, hospitals and clinics. Massage therapists can often
adjust their work schedule to fit their personal preferences,
working full or part time.
Medical Assisting - Associate's
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Miami-Jacobs Career College is a leader in responding to the
demand for disciplined health and wellness professionals in the
Miami Valley. Study at Miami-Jacobs Career College is outstanding
preparation for a career in the health care field. In fact, our
constantly updated medical assisting program has been training
health professionals for more than 28 years.
Miami-Jacobs medical assisting program will prepare you for a
career in allied health with intimate classroom environments, the
latest technology and a rigorous course schedule.
As a medical assistant in the field, you can expect to:
- Perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep offices and
clinics running smoothly
- Take medical histories
- Record vital signs
- Explain treatment procedures to patients
- Assisting the physician during the examination
Medical assistants also perform basic laboratory tests, instruct
patients about medication, draw blood, and take
electrocardiograms. Because medical assistants work with
patients, they must be courteous and present themselves
professionally.
Medical Office Management - Associate's or Diploma
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As the number of private medical practices grows, so does the
need for quality medical office managers. This dynamic program
prepares you for a career in the management of private health
care practices. You will learn sound managerial skills and
principles of good employee relations as well as principles of
accounting.
The program also emphasizes:
- Health information systems and procedures
- Risk management
- Nomenclature and classification systems
