San Antonio technical schools prepare students for work in the medical field, business field and other high-potential areas.
Health care, biotechnology and business are a few of the fastest growing industries in San Antonio, Texas, according to Education-Portal.com. The presence of the Center for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in downtown San Antonio coupled with the presence of many bank and financial company headquarters in San Antonio creates a variety of job opportunities for entry-level workers in this city. Several technical colleges in San Antonio help prepare students for employment in these and many other fields.
Hallmark Institute of Technology
The Hallmark Institute of Technology offers certificates, diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in fields such as airframe technology, power plant technology, medical assisting, health care information specialist work, business and information technology. Students have the opportunity to complete both their airframe technology and powerplant technology associate degrees in as little as 15 months. These students gain the skills needed to become an entry-level technician and to be eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration examinations. Medical assisting students learn skills such as the proper skin puncture technique and performing electrocardiography. Founded in 1969, the private Hallmark Institute of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Hallmark Institute of Technology
10401 IH 10 W.
San Antonio, Texas 78230
(210) 690-9000
hallmarkcollege.edu
Lamson Institute
Lamson Institute offers diploma programs that train students to become medical assistants, lab assistants or electrical technicians. Medical assistants learn to record, monitor and mount electrocardiograms in addition to studying medical practice management and appointment scheduling. Lab assistant students can train to become phlebotomists or electrocardiogram technicians and earn their CPR certifications. Electrical technicians learn wire installation, transformer systems and industrial controls. Lamson Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and is a branch of the Institute for Business and Technology in Santa Clara, California. The school opened in San Antonio in 2007, according to Deltaed.com.
Lamson Institute
5819 NW. Loop 410, Suite 160
San Antonio, TX 78238
(888) 221-7961
lamsoninstitute.com
Sanford-Brown College
Sanford-Brown College offers certificate programs in medical assisting as well as in medical billing and coding. Students also can earn an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography and cardiovascular sonography. Cardiovascular sonography students study the anatomy and physiology of human organs, learn to recognize arrhythmia and learn emergency protocols. Students who study to become diagnostic medical sonographers learn to perform ultrasound examinations of several areas of the body, such as the stomach, pelvis and superficial structures. Billing and coding students learn health record maintenance and billing practices. Students in these programs also complete externships. Founded in 1977, the private college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
Sanford-Brown College
4511 Horizon Hill Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78229
(877) 214-4333
sbsanantonio.com
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