Allied Health
Schools are a collection of accredited educational institutions that include both brick and mortar schools as well as distance learning and online colleges designed to help students get certification, diplomas and high degrees across a broad range of health care disciplines. Louisiana is home to many schools and institutions that fall under the umbrella of Allied Health Schools.
Blue Cliff College
Alexandria, Lousiana, offers up Blue Cliff College so that students can receive a diploma in massage therapy, medical assistance and medical office administration. The college is more than just a few rooms in an office complex--it comes complete with its own library and office training complex. Everything that a student needs to learn the craft of massage is right there on campus in this highly respected institution.
Career Technical College
Career Technical College in Monroe has received a number of prized accreditation from such entities as the Council on Occupational Education, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Career Technical College offers Associate of Education Studies degrees in massage therapy and health care technology, as well as a number of other fields of study.
Remington College
Remington College in Baton Rouge is a member of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and offers student the opportunity to earn diplomas in medical insurance and coding, and as a pharmacy technician. Completion of these programs typically is very intense and can be completed in just 32 weeks.
MedVance Institue
Located in Baton Rouge is MedVance Institute, which provides students the opportunity to receive a number of diplomas. Among the different disciplines that that MedVance offers are those for medical office administration and pharmacy technician. In addition, an Associated of Occupational Studies degree can be earned in medical lab technology and radiologic technology. Those seeking to become medical assistants or surgery technology assistants might also want to consider MedVance.
University of Phoenix
Offering several different avenues for achieving financial aid, the University of Phoenix offers a chance to get a degree using 21st century online and distance learning opportunities. Louisiana students who take advantage of the University of Phoenix's flexible schedule can earn an Associate of Arts degrees in health care administration and human services management and Bachelor of Science degrees in health administration and health services management. Advance Masters of Science and Ph.D. degrees can even be earned.
Out of State Schools
One of the great things about Allied Health Schools is that many learning institutions will accept students from out of state. Louisiana students who wish to take advantage of this feature can apply to earn degrees online at schools from the University of Illinois-Chicago, to San Joaquin Valley College, to the Nevada School of Massage Therapy.
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