At Brown Mackie College, you don’t need to wait for a traditional “Fall Start.” Because our students aren’t always living “traditional” lives we offer new starts each month with day or evening classes that fit your schedule. Each class lasts one month. There’s no need to divide your time and energy between coursework and exams for multiple courses. We keep the focus on one course, one subject at a time to help you succeed.
The difference at Brown Mackie College is personal attention. We focus on individuals, not numbers. We keep class sizes small to enable you to receive the individual attention you need from 2 instructors. Our community is one that fosters interaction among students and our faculty and staff members are committed to helping you succeed.
Our programs are practical and skill based. Our goal is to prepare you to pursue an entry-level position in the field of your study. Our classes and coursework integrate real world experiences to give you the technical skills and the professional approach you’ll need to enter the workforce.
Brown Mackie College — Fort Wayne is located in northeastern Indiana, in the state's second largest city. Students here are able to get their education in a city on the rise. Today's Fort Wayne has many exciting developments underway. A new baseball stadium for the city's minor league team is planned along with a shopping mall, restaurants, and condominiums.
Because of Fort Wayne's close proximity to Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit, and Columbus, the city has always been an important transportation and communications hub. Recent decades brought a more diverse economy to Fort Wayne but the transportation sector continues to be a predominant presence. General Motors, Sirva, the Norfolk Southern Railway, and TransWorks serve as major employers. Mid-sized companies continue to show growth in the area, too, and companies representing the insurance, Internet services, and accounting fields are nearby when students are prepared to look for jobs.
Culture abounds in Fort Wayne with a rich art and theatre scene, nightlife, and more than 2,000 acres of city parks for Brown Mackie College – Fort Wayne students to enjoy.
The associate's degree program in nursing provides students with general principles and knowledge in the biological and behavioral sciences, as well as the science of nursing. This knowledge forms the basis for utilizing the nursing process in a professional practice. Integration of theory into clinical practice is an important aspect of professional nursing education.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares graduates for entry-level employment, working under the direction of an occupational therapist. Students are trained to administer occupational therapy treatments to individuals who have lost functional abilities due to illness, injury, or disease. Coursework combines lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. General Education elements of the program enhance students' communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their effectiveness in the occupational therapy profession.
The program prepares the graduate for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistants. Students develop a solid foundation in occupational therapy, including: Anatomy and physiology Medical terminology Structural kinesiology Neurological dysfunction Mental health concepts and techniques Assessment of function Adaptive living skills Physical rehabilitation Entry-level Employment Opportunities Hospitals Offices of Health Practitioners Offices of Occupational Therapists Nursing Care Facilities Community Care Facilities Home Healthcare Services The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 (301-652-2682).
*The occupational therapy assistant program has applied for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA.
The Diploma program in Practical Nursing balances classroom instruction with clinical experience. Students receive a solid foundation in the areas of:
Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue LPN State Board licensure.
Brown Mackie College is a system of over 20 schools located throughout North America.
Programs, credential levels, technology and scheduling options vary by campus, and employment opportunities are not guaranteed. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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