Earning your degree at LTI is exciting and challenging. Fortunately, we offer an environment that's extraordinarily caring and supportive. The staff and faculty at LTI will work with you on a personal basis, unlike at many institutions of higher learning, and we do all we can to make sure you earn your degree successfully.

Everything about our school is designed with you as an individual in mind. Our small class sizes make it easier to participate and learn. Our exceptional faculty and staff are always available to help. Classes at LTI focus on interactive instruction and hands-on learning. They're challenging, interesting, rewarding and motivating. And if at any time you're struggling with a difficult subject or skill, our tutorial programs are available to help you get through the tough spots.

Classes aren't the only area where you can expect support from LTI. You'll also find excellent help in obtaining financial aid and in finding a good job. It's all part of our commitment to making sure you earn your degree — and move on to a successful career.

So, take some time to learn about us and what we have to offer. When you're ready, get in touch with us. We'd be happy to hear from you — and get you started on the road to a real degree for the real world.
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Learn to run the business side of healthcare. If direct patient care does not appeal to you, LTI's Health Information Technology degree is a great way to gain the benefits of this fast growing, high-demand career field.

You'll start by developing a solid base of skills in traditional subjects like accounting and software applications. Then, you'll begin building your medical knowledge with courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and medical office procedures. Finally, you'll get to specialized courses in coding and classification, medical insurance systems, and computerized medical billing.

Once you graduate, you can find career opportunities at any number of medical facilities - or even work from home.

Certifications
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel and Word
    • Medical Assistants are in high demand because they offer a healthy mix of clinical and administrative skills. With this degree from LTI, you'll learn administrative skills like scheduling and billing as well as clinical skills like taking vital signs, giving injections, dispensing medications, and taking blood.

    After graduation, you'll be prepared to take tests for certifications in Certified Medical Assistant and phlebotomy - both of which improve your skill set as well as your career opportunities.

    Certifications
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Phlebotomy
  • CPR
  • First Aid
    • Maybe you have an entrepreneurial streak and you're the type who can envision owning and operating your own business. Or maybe you're a strong manager with an eye toward efficient operation and the best use of available resources.

    Sound like you? Earning a degree in Business Administration at LTI will give you the knowledge and tools you need to succeed. Here, you'll learn the fundamentals of how a good business operates and how to run it - developing a good idea, generating a workable plan, and considering important factors such as market, real estate, capital, and day-to-day operations. You'll also develop a business plan to present to potential lenders.

    Once you graduate, you'll have the credentials and know-how to attain a management position - or even to open your own business.

    Certifications
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
    • Administrative Office Technology takes you a lot farther than just answering phones and making photocopies.

    Here, you'll learn traditional and advanced administrative skills. You'll be well-prepared to deal with the new procedures and technology found in today's offices. We include courses on different software applications so you can provide your employer with those extra skills that make you a more valuable asset. You'll also take coursework for legal, medical, and executive administrative assistant positions.

    Once you've earned this degree, you'll be qualified to sit for several Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications and have the valuable opportunity to begin a rewarding career in a field you love.

    Certifications
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
    • Have a head for technology and how it all works together? Then consider our Specialized Associate Degree in Network Administration.

    You'll learn about a variety of operating systems including Linux, Novell, and Windows. You'll take indepth courses in network infrastructure, wireless technology, Web server design, and Help Desk technology. You'll also focus on computer repair, computer maintenance, and software applications, giving you the opportunity to earn several certifications.

    We're also excited to let you know that we recently added several new courses to improve the scope of our program. Now, you'll get to learn about computer forensics and investigation, network security/disaster recovery, the foundations of reliable website development, in-depth hardware and software functions, and project management.

    Developing and managing reliable networks - and knowing how to support them - is one of the most important aspects of business today. So earn a degree in Network Administration and discover exciting career opportunities across a wide range of industries.

    Certifications
  • A+ Service Technician
  • Help Desk Technician
  • CNA
  • MCP
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
  • Network+
    • If you'd like to be the go-to person for a company's software questions, your first application should be here.

    Our degree in Computer Software Support is perfect if you want to work with the software programs found in most businesses today. You'll learn the Microsoft Office Suite, and take courses in computer repair, computer maintenance, networking, programming, operating systems, Web page design, and Help Desk technology. You'll also find that we provide you with a strong focus on developing your career and earning valuable certifications.

    A degree in Computer Software Support can open doors in many businesses across many industries.

    Certifications
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
  • A+ Service Technician
  • Help Desk Technician
    • Need a prescription for a new career? We have it.

    The need for well-trained, knowledgeable Pharmacy Technicians is increasing locally and nationally. Our Pharmacy Technician program - a well-rounded mix of classroom work, laboratory hours, and practical experience - is designed to teach you the skills to work as a Pharmacy Technician in private pharmacies, retail settings, hospitals, and medical centers.

    You'll start by building a strong knowledge base with classes such as Pharmacology I, Pharmacy Law & Ethics, and Medical Terminology. Then, you'll take courses to develop and sharpen that core knowledge - learning how to interpret prescriptions, use medication distribution systems, distribute controlled substances, provide quality assurance, and use drug information resources such as pharmaceutical databases.

    You'll round out these courses by focusing on career development and refining your skills with practical, hands-on experience during your internship. Once you graduate, you'll be prepared to sit for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination.

    Certifications
  • National Pharmacy Technician Certification
    • Do you enjoy doing hair and nails or giving skin care treatments such as facials? Do you have a good sense of color and how to help people look thier best?

    A Cosmetology degree from LTI can help you turn that creativity into a career. Our comprehensive cosmetology curriculum is designed to cover it all - from basic skills like cutting and styling to complex procedures such as chemical texture services, skin care, manicures, and pedicures to preparing for your State Boards.

    Here, you'll learn in a state-of-the-art environment that includes a full-service clinical salon - and our advanced facilities are nothing short of exceptional. We use the newest technology the industry has to offer in color processors and hair and skin products.

    Even better, you'll learn from top-quality instructors. Our teachers are seasoned professionals who bring a strong blend of skill, real-world experience, and insight into the cosmetology industry. Which brings us to another benefit of getting your degree at LTI - we place special emphasis on the business aspects of the industry, so you can develop the know-how it takes to own and operate a salon.
    Does your career need a breath of fresh air? Then think about becoming a Respiratory Therapist and joining a respected profession that's growing in this region and across the country.

    In this program at LBI, you'll start by developing basic medical skills like taking blood pressure and using oxygen delivery devices. Soon after that, you'll learn to use advanced technology such as EKG machines and oxygen analyzers, and you'll study advanced medical topics like cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, pulmonary functions, and critical care issues. Most importantly, you'll develop and sharpen your skills by applying this knowledge in clinical situations throughout the program.

    Once you graduate, you'll be able to take the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam and, after that, the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam. Then, you'll be ready to begin a career as an advanced level respiratory therapist, able to work in a wide variety of settings to evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and related conditions.

    This program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

    Careers
    • Doctors' Offices
    • Hospitals
    • Clinics
    • Personal Care Homes
    • Other Medical Facilities
    Certifications
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist
    • CPR
    • First Aid

    Many people enjoy working with children, but a successful career in child care begins with a degree like ours. Here, you'll get all the building blocks you need to become an assistant group supervisor in a daycare center, a paraprofessional teacher's aide, or a professional, in-home nanny.

    Our curriculum focuses on how children grow and develop as well as what's important for their health, nutrition, and safety. You'll learn different teaching methods, the way families function, and how to work well with children who have special needs. You'll also develop skills in child care management, guidance and discipline, and career development.

    Careers

    • Group Supervisor
    • Teacher's Aide
    • Day Care Owner
    • Nanny
    • Reading Tutor

    Certifications

    • CPR
    • Microsoft certifications in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

    f you’ve got a mind for science and a meticulous eye for detail, then LTI’s new Medical Laboratory Technician program could be the right choice for you.

    This new course of study, developed in conjunction with several local and regional medical organizations, will prepare you to perform laboratory procedures and work as a laboratory technician in a variety of medical settings.

    You’ll start with courses in medical terminology, biology, chemistry, and algebra (among others) to develop a strong knowledge base in the sciences. Soon, you’ll be learning how to perform routine diagnostics, including tests in hematology, bacteriology, urinalysis, immunology, and chemistry.

    As you advance in the program, you’ll learn to prepare specimens and use analyzers to generate data on blood, tissues, and fluids by using a variety of methodologies and technologies — all the while developing specific techniques and using instruments that will enable you to recognize factors that directly affect patient procedures and treatment outcomes. Then, in your final semester, you’ll get to put your knowledge to the test and develop real-world experience with a clinical internship in a laboratory or other medical facility.

    And the outlook for Medical Lab Technicians is good. According to a May 13, 2009 article in the Wall Street Journal, the American Society for Clinical Pathology says job vacancy rates in some states currently top 50%. Further, the federal government estimates that 138,000 new lab professionals will be needed by 2012 to replace retiring technicians, but only 50,000 will be trained by that time because a third of the training programs at colleges around the country have closed their doors.

    Careers

    • Hospitals
    • Surgical Centers
    • Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
    • Medical Centers

    Certifications

    • Certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
     
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