Institute of Medical and Business Careers

As a welder, you’ll be trained to work in a variety of environments, including indoors, outdoors, in a workshop or factory, on the road, on a pipeline, up high on scaffolding or a stadium, in the ocean, or even on a race car team or cruise ship.

IMBC’s program can help welders at all skill levels succeed; from those just entering the field to seasoned veterans. Located at our Erie campus with 32 large welding bays stocked with a full suite of welding tools, you’ll be given hands-on instruction. Students will start with basic welding applications and then proceed to more advanced welding techniques, including mig, tig, pipe, and structural metal welding. Courses also include destructive and non-destructive testing and quality control to ensure that students have a thorough understanding of welding and its applications across a variety of settings. Our welding program includes safety training so that students become familiar with the safety procedures and regulations governing welding and welding environments.

The welding technology program does not require an internship. However, IMBC partners with global organizations, such as the American Welding Society and Lincoln Electric to bring a high-quality welding experience to each student.

This 48 quarter credit program is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the field of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration as well as customer service skills in this field. With the introduction of computer controlled heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, increasingly advanced technology is required to control indoor climate conditions, production processes, and food preservation. Graduates will be qualified for entry-level employment in the HVAC-R field in positions such as HVAC-R Technician, HVAC Service Tech, and Refrigeration Technician, to name a few.

Throughout the course work, students will be mentored by their instructors about the techniques of finding and retaining a job. The topics that will be incorporated into the lessons include interviewing skills, human relations, resume preparation, team building, professional appearance and behavior, workplace dynamics and ethics, and development of good work habits. The graduate can expect to gain entry-level employment in a career including but not limited to: service technician, installation technician, apprentice heating technician, and building maintenance positions. Graduates of this program may need to relocate to secure employment after completing their studies.

The graduate will be prepared to sit for the E.P.A. Universal Technician Certifications in 608. The first attempt of each exam is paid by the school. If the student fails, any costs associated with additional tests will be the student's responsibility.

* The institution determined that its curriculum satisfies the PA state educational requirements for certification.

Veterinary technicians assist veterinarians with a wide variety of procedures and tasks, typically at veterinary hospitals and clinics. That means you’ll be supporting veterinary doctors with lab procedures, exams, and animal care. You’ll also work with pet owners and animal care providers to provide education and guidance for proper care and treatment, based upon the doctor’s instructions. Your patients might include exotic animals, birds, large animals, and household pets, such as cats and dogs.

MAs perform a wide variety of functions, depending on the type of office they work within. Administrative duties might include supporting, scheduling, and communicating with patients; documenting vitals; billing; and general office management.

At the same time, MAs may have clinical responsibilities, such as taking vital signs; explaining procedures; preparing patients for exams; taking medical histories; and helping doctors and nurses during procedures, such as lab work collection, administering medications, authorizing pharmacies to refill prescriptions, performing diagnostic tests, changing dressings, managing equipment, and more.

As an MA, you may also have phlebotomy tasks, such as drawing blood samples from patients to test for illness and health conditions. Depending on where you work, you may also be entering patient, specimen, and insurance information into billing systems; organizing blood-drawing trays; and taking inventories of, and sterilizing equipment.

Toward the completion of your program, students participate in an internship that lets you practice your new skills in a real healthcare setting with professional supervision.

The EMT Diploma course is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings. As the first responders to medical emergencies, EMTs play a critical role in saving lives, providing life-saving interventions, and ensuring patient safety until they can be transferred to a medical facility.

Throughout the course, students will receive in-depth instruction on the fundamentals of emergency care, including patient assessment, trauma management, medical emergencies, and advanced pre-hospital procedures. The program balances theoretical knowledge with practical application, featuring clinical practice and field internships to develop real-world skills.