Overview
Founded in 1980, Western School of Health and Business Careers offers specialized career training in healthcare, business, and paralegal fields. Graduates can receive an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree, Associate in Specialized Business Degree, or diploma upon successful completion of their career program. Campuses are hosted at two Pittsburgh locations.
Student Appeal
Students can learn the fundamental skills and methodologies associated with professional careers—along with field specialization—to help them compete for entry-level positions. Instructors and staff assist with career and academic counseling in order to help students plan for and find the right career. Flexible day and evening classes and small class sizes enable students to optimize their educations while modern material and equipment simulate actual industry conditions. Career placement assistance is offered to all graduates in addition to externship opportunities. Refresher courses provide knowledge updates for graduates and help maintain a professional edge.
Financial
Financial Aid staff are prepared to assist students in paying for school through federal loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study resources. Financial aid is available for those who qualify and can be accessed through the Financial Aid Office. Western School of Health and Business Careers is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.
Programs Offered*:
Associate in Specialized Technology (AST)
- Anesthesia Technologist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer II
- Medical Assistant Specialist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Radiographer**
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technology
Associate in Specialized Business (ASB)
- Business Administration
- Paralegal Specialist
Diploma Program
- Dental Assistant
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Administration
- Veterinary Technology
Accreditation
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Accreditation is a voluntary process which may be undertaken by schools to demonstrate compliance with specific standards designed to indicate a level of education quality. WSHBC is institutionally accredited (accredited in total) by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools of Colleges and Technology (ACCSCT), an independent accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (DOE). This indicates that WSHBC substantially meets or exceeds the stated criteria of education quality established by ACCSCT and approved by the DOE. This recognition of institutional accreditation by ACCSCT entitles WSHBC to offer Title IV Financial Assistance to students who qualify.
An additional form of accreditation that a school may undertake to obtain is a specific, individual accreditation of certain programs (programmatic accreditation). Institutional accreditation is not the same as or a substitution for programmatic accreditation. Although programmatic accreditation is not required for employment in many cases, the existence of programmatic accreditation is a further indication that a program meets the standards of the profession, and may therefore indirectly enhance employment opportunities. Also, in some cases, programmatic accreditation will allow the graduates of the accredited program to sit for some credentialing exams immediately upon graduation without any requirement of work experience.
*Programs vary by location.
** Radiographer program on probationary status; As the result of a recent review by JRCERT, the program was placed on probationary status as of April 30, 2007. A program is placed on probation to help them make improvements or changes necessary to return them to a status of continuing accreditation.
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