Convenient Scheduling with One Course a Month

At Brown Mackie College — Akron, 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 — Akron 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
OH registration #03-09-1685T

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Accounting Technology - Associate of Applied Business

The Associate of Applied Business in Accounting Technology prepares graduates for entry-level employment and advancement in accounting positions in a variety of business organizations. Students receive a solid foundation in accounting and business principles, and general education.

Business Management - Associate of Applied Science

The Business Management program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment and the business field. Students have an opportunity to receive a solid foundation in management principles and business technology, computer operations, and general education.

Through a successful completion of the program, students will have learned to: Manage a small business; manage a payroll; apply marketing and advertising principles; produce presentation materials in PowerPoint; generate spreadsheets; utilize human resource practices; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; prepare written reports; use the Internet to communicate with clients and co-workers. Entry-level employment opportunities may exist in the areas of Office Management. Sales, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources, Assistant Account Representative, Customer Service Representative, and Entrepreneur/Self-Employment.

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), 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 (301-652-2682).

*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.

Diploma Programs

Diploma programs are also available in:

• Accounting
• Business

Information

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