Associate Degree of Applied Science

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All organizations need timely and effective office and administrative support to operate efficiently. The business office manager will coordinate this support, plan the work of their staff and supervise them. This manager will allocate work assignments and issue deadlines, then oversee the work to ensure that it proceeds according to schedule and meets quality standards of the organization. Solid working knowledge of accounting will be a big part of their required skills, as they likely will update and maintain records including accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss statements. They also may serve as liaison both between the organization and the public externally, as well as between management and clerical staffs internally.

Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers as cosmetologists. Graduates will have skills in hair care, cutting, styling, wigs, hair additions, chemical texturizing, coloring and nail and skin services. Graduates will also learn about developing professional relationships and understand the administrative code of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology.

Graduates will be prepared to sit for the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology exam and upon successful completion of the exam, will become a licensed cosmetologist.

The salon industry has grown rapidly over the last 10 years. Salon owners expect cosmetologists to be highly educated and highly skilled in order to serve a new breed of consumer. The Miami-Jacobs' graduate will have a competitive edge because of the specialized method in which he or she has been trained. Miami-Jacobs' graduates will also have developed strong leadership skills and understand how to influence other positively.

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Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers as a cosmetology manager. Graduates will have skills in hair care, cutting, styling, wigs, hair additions, chemical texturizing, coloring, and nail and skin services. Graduates will also learn about developing professional relationships, understand the administrative code of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology and have knowledge in salon operations, rules and regulations, develop a business plan including a marketing plan for an independent contractor or a spa, and perform office management functions such as bookkeeping tasks and managing the front desk of a salon.

Graduates will be prepared to sit for the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology exam and upon successful completion of the exam, will become licensed as a managing cosmetologist.

Miami-Jacobs Career College offers an associate degree in criminal justice that will prepare students for outstanding careers in public safety, crime prevention, corrections, the court system, and private security.

The demand for qualified leaders in law enforcement and criminal justice continues to grow.

Courses are taught by highly qualified professionals who have actual experience in their field that enables graduates to obtain the necessary skills and knowledge to begin their exciting new careers.

Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. They work chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients. They make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records. Assistants hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. Assistants also sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.

Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers as an esthetician and are awarded a 36-credit hour diploma in esthetics. Graduates will have the skills to perform basic and advanced face and body treatments, facials, hair removal, make-up design, and relaxation massage. Graduates will also learn about developing professional relationships, understand the administrative code of the Ohio State Board of Esthetics.

Graduates will be prepared to sit for the Ohio State Board of Esthetics exam and upon successful completion of the exam, will become a licensed esthetician.

The salon industry has grown rapidly over the last 10 years. Salon owners expect cosmetologists to be highly educated and highly skilled in order to serve a new breed of consumer. The Miami-Jacobs' graduate will have a competitive edge because of the specialized method in which he or she has been trained. Miami-Jacobs' graduates will also have developed strong leadership skills and understand how to influence other positively.

Associate Degree of Applied Science

The information systems specialist program is designed to prepare individuals for careers in electronically managing and communicating information vital to the success of business operations. The focus of the program will be information systems management, hardware management, operating systems, office applications and project management.

Associate Degree of Applied Science

Why Consider A Career in Massage Therapy?

• Massage Therapy is one of the fastest growing allied health professions!
• According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Massage Therapy career employment will grow faster than average-or increase between 21%-35%-between 2002 and 2012.
• According to an American Massage Therapy Association survey, conducted August 14-17, 2003, 21% of adults surveyed received a massage within the past 12 months-a three-point jump from 2002 and a 13-point jump from 1997.
  
  

Massage Therapy is a great way to help others!

• 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, and overall health?and more.
• Considering how much massage therapy helps others, perhaps it's not surprising that in a 2002 survey of American Massage Therapy Association members, 88% were very or extremely satisfied with their chosen profession.
  
  

Massage Therapy offers a flexible career path!

• 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.
  
  

Is Massage Therapy The Right Career For You?
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 it is!

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; and assist the physician during the examination. Also, Medical Assistants 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.

As the number of private medical practices grows, so does the need for quality medical office managers. This dynamic program prepares one for a career in the management of private health care practices. One 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 and nomenclature and classification systems.

Graduates are awarded the Associate Degree of Applied Science in Medical Lab Technician. This curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the expanding medical field. Clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Medical lab technicians perform most of these tests and analyze the results. Medical lab technicians may specialize in one area or work as a generalist in a variety of areas in the lab. Employers continue to seek better thinkers, superior problem-solvers and team players with a strong customer orientation. The Miami-Jacobs' graduate will have a competitive edge because of the specialized method in which he or she has been trained. Miami-Jacobs' graduates will have developed strong leadership skills and understand how to influence others positively.

Nail Technician/Esthetician
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Nail Technician Certificate
Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers as a nail technician and hold a 16-credit hour certificate. Graduates of this program will have skills in manicuring, electric filing, applying nail tips, wraps, gels, acrylic nails, nail art, and pedicuring. Graduates will also learn about developing professional relationships and understand the administrative code of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology.

Nail Technician/Esthetician Diploma
Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers as a nail technician and an esthetician and hold a 45-credit hour diploma. These graduates will be open to additional career opportunities due to the versatility of their new skills.

Paralegal
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The Practical Nursing Diploma is designed to prepare individuals for careers as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The focus of the program will be patient care, customer service, critical thinking, assuming accountability and responsibility patient care and wellness.

Course	Title	Credit Hours
AH 135	Nursing Anatomy & Physiology	6
PH 120	Drug & IV Therapy	5
PH 135	Pharmacology	6
NU 120	Nutrition	4
NS 120	Nursing I	18
NS 145	Nursing Ethics	3
NS 125	Nursing II	12
NS 130	Nursing III, Maternal - Newborn Child - Adolescent	18

Associate Degree of Applied Science

Miami-Jacobs' surgical technology program will prepare one for a career in surgical technology with intimate classroom environments, the latest technology and a rigorous course schedule. As a surgical technician in the field, one can expect to: maintain asepsis in the operating room, pass instruments and sterile items to the surgeon during a procedure, maintain the sterile field, and prepare instruments, supplies and equipment before and after an operation.

Graduates are awarded the Associate Degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.  This program is designed to prepare students to enter into a career as a Veterinary Technician. The veterinary technician typically will conduct clinical work in a private veterinary practice under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine performing duties to include but not limited to; physical exams, nursing care, diagnostic laboratory tests and imaging, surgical nursing, assisting and anesthetist, in patient care and treatment, dental prophylactic cleaning and scaling, office management and client education. The curriculum will cover all aspects of the Veterinary technician profession from animal behavior to public health.