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School Overview
- Date Established: 1983
- Location: Campus
- Students with Financial Aid: Data Unavailable*
- Enrolled Students: Data Unavailable*
* Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid
Source: US Department of education: Institute of education statistics
Our Degree Programs*
Diploma Degree Programs
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Computer Support Technician
Computers are an integral part of society, and almost every computer user encounters problems periodically. As a result, there is a high demand for computer support specialists who can assist with day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of computer systems and networks. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, job prospects should be best for college graduates who understand the latest computer skills and new technologies. A Computer Support Technician Diploma from Texas School of Business can give you the education and training you need to enter this field.
Program Attributes and Outcomes
At Texas School of Business, our Computer Support Technician Diploma can help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to search for entry-level employment in the computer support field. Through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on experience, you can learn about computer programs, hardware and software, and network systems. Don’t miss your chance to develop the skills that could help you stand out in the job market.
Career Opportunities
Once you have completed the program successfully, you will be awarded a diploma and you may seek a variety of entry-level positions including:
- Desktop support technician
- Help desk specialist
- Computer lab coordinator
- Office systems support specialist
- Hardware/software installer
- Computer salesperson
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Dental Assistant
What Will You Do as a Dental Assistant?
As a dental assistant, you will perform a variety of tasks to assist during treatment procedures, such as handing instruments and materials to the dentists and keeping the patients’ mouths dry and clear. You will be responsible for sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instructing patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Focus on Skill Development
At Texas School of Business, our innovative curriculum offers hands-on training to help you develop the skills required to succeed on the job as soon as you graduate. In addition to office management and communications, records management and ethics, and an introduction to basic computer skills, you will have the opportunity to master skills in:
- Chairside assisting, including handling dental instruments, controlling infection, and planning treatment in the eight specialty areas of dentistry
- Handling dental emergencies, such as an abscessed tooth, alveolitis, or a broken tooth or prosthesis
- Identifying structures of the oral cavity, the different types of teeth, and universal codes for each tooth
- Performing dental radiology (if certified)* and safety procedures
- Preventive dentistry, including coronal polishing, fluoride, and applying pit and fissure sealants
Career Opportunities
When you graduate you can have the training you need to seek entry-level positions in private dental offices, group practices, public and private hospitals, clinics, dental insurance agencies, and related dental care services.
Prepare for Certification
The dental assistant program at Texas School of Business is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and is designed to prepare you for the required radiology certification exams. If you choose to become nationally certified, you will need to take the Dental Assisting National Board’s (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination to demonstrate competence in dental assisting skills. State regulations vary, and some states offer registration or licensure in addition to this national certification exam. In Texas, you must obtain certification in radiology from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to be qualified to perform dental x-rays. Contact us for more information about our program or certification requirements.
Program Requirements
Prior to receiving your diploma, you will be required to complete an externship at a local dental office, clinic, hospital, or other dental facility where you will have an opportunity to apply your training in the workplace. Getting started is easy at Texas School of Business. Contact us today.
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Dental Assistant
What Will You Do as a Dental Assistant?
As a dental assistant, you will perform a variety of tasks to assist during treatment procedures, such as handing instruments and materials to the dentists and keeping the patients’ mouths dry and clear. You will be responsible for sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instructing patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Focus on Skill Development
At Texas School of Business, our innovative curriculum offers hands-on training to help you develop the skills required to succeed on the job as soon as you graduate. In addition to office management and communications, records management and ethics, and an introduction to basic computer skills, you will have the opportunity to master skills in:
- Chairside assisting, including handling dental instruments, controlling infection, and planning treatment in the eight specialty areas of dentistry
- Handling dental emergencies, such as an abscessed tooth, alveolitis, or a broken tooth or prosthesis
- Identifying structures of the oral cavity, the different types of teeth, and universal codes for each tooth
- Performing dental radiology (if certified)* and safety procedures
- Preventive dentistry, including coronal polishing, fluoride, and applying pit and fissure sealants
Career Opportunities
When you graduate you can have the training you need to seek entry-level positions in private dental offices, group practices, public and private hospitals, clinics, dental insurance agencies, and related dental care services.
Prepare for Certification
The dental assistant program at Texas School of Business is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and is designed to prepare you for the required radiology certification exams. If you choose to become nationally certified, you will need to take the Dental Assisting National Board’s (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination to demonstrate competence in dental assisting skills. State regulations vary, and some states offer registration or licensure in addition to this national certification exam. In Texas, you must obtain certification in radiology from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to be qualified to perform dental x-rays. Contact us for more information about our program or certification requirements.
Program Requirements
Prior to receiving your diploma, you will be required to complete an externship at a local dental office, clinic, hospital, or other dental facility where you will have an opportunity to apply your training in the workplace. Getting started is easy at Texas School of Business. Contact us today.
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Medical Assistant
The health care industry is evolving to keep up with increased demand in the United States. To help relieve the burden on doctors and other practitioners, medical assistants have become an integral part of the health care team. Medical assistants are trained to handle both administrative and clinical responsibilities, offering the flexibility required to deliver health care in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
A Promising Career Field
As the demand for quality health care continues to rise, the employment outlook for medical assistants is excellent. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor projects medical assisting to be one of the fastest-growing occupations through 2014. Earning a diploma at Texas School of Business is a great way to become qualified for a career as a medical assistant in a physician’s office, clinic, hospital, or other health care facility.
Education Focused on Developing Skills
The program emphasizes professionalism, client relations, critical thinking, adherence to the ethical and legal requirements of a medical practice, and communications skills. Your training can help you acquire knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology and develop skills in routine lab procedures such as obtaining blood samples. You will also have the opportunity to master office administration skills—such as keyboarding, word processing, medical software applications—and the use of personal computers, copiers, and other common office equipment.
Prepare for Certification Exams
This program can help you prepare for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistants and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exams sponsored by the American Medical Technologists.
Program Requirements
You will be required to complete an externship at an approved facility where you can practice applying the skills you learn in class under the supervision of a professional health care practitioner. Upon graduation, you will be awarded a diploma. Start preparing for your future—contact Texas School of Business today.
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Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Our medical office programs offer in-depth training to help prepare you for work in a doctor’s office, hospital or insurance agency. With a focus on skills like scheduling appointments, transcribing medical information, filing patient records and handling insurance forms, we could help you on your way to an entry-level position in a medical office.
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Medical Office Specialist
The medical office specialist program is a great way to get started on a career in health care—the fastest-growing industry in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor says today’s health care workers are getting more training, in part because the skills they need are becoming more complex. Many people begin training for a health care career while they are working in another career field. At Texas School of Business, our flexible schedules allow you to take classes during the day or in the evening, so you can start preparing for your future as a medical office specialist without interfering with your job schedule and other obligations.
A Curriculum Focused on Developing Skills
As a student of our medical office specialist program, your training will focus on the needs of today’s rapidly changing medical office. In addition to developing skills in office administration, medical transcription, communication, and medical office operations, specific courses may include:
- Fundamentals of health care
- Health insurance theory and claims management
- Legal aspects of health care, including HIPAA, OSHA, legal responsibility, professional liability, cultural diversity, contracts, and other applications of law in medicine
- Medical emergencies, including hands-on training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid
- Use of computer software for word processing and managing office finances
What Will You Do on the Job?
When you graduate from this program you may qualify for a variety of position titles, such as administrative secretaries, receptionists, unit/ward secretaries, accounting clerks, medical billing specialists, medical claims analysts, medical office coders, or office supervisors. Specific duties often depend on the size of the organization but may include filing insurance claims, CPT and ICD-9 coding, classifying patient files into diagnosis-related groupings (DRGs), medical transcription, accounts payable and receivable, patient files and filing systems, payroll and financial statements, and reception duties.
Requirements for Graduation
Prior to receiving your diploma, you will be required to complete a supervised externship to gain real-world experience by applying the administrative skills you learn in class at an approved medical facility in the Houston area. To get started, contact Texas School of Business today.
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Key Data
| Accreditation | Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) |
| Delivery Format | Campus |
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| Financial Aid | Available |
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