Lansdale School of Business

Marketing is an exciting, fast paced, and contemporary business discipline. Organizations engage in marketing and advertising activities on a daily basis and they need trained individuals to help them. With training in the areas of marketing and management, students are able to make wise decisions and participate in business operations. Students will be trained to plan and prepare advertising and promotional materials used in advertising campaigns. Critical communications and creative problem-solving skills will be developed to enable graduates to more clearly portray their company or clients' message. Graduates of this program may seek positions as sales representatives, marketing assistants, account representatives, promotion specialists or work within advertising agencies.

Accountants play key roles in the successful operation and management of businesses and organizations. The basic knowledge of accounting theory and practice, including computerized applications, will qualify graduates for accounting careers. A hands on practical approach is utilized to teach accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and taxes. Lansdale School of Business's Accounting Program is designed to enable students to compile, analyze, and audit business records, prepare financial reports, develop budgets and projections, and provide financial advice and direction to management.

In Massage Therapy: The student is introduced to beginning and intermediate concepts of Massage Therapy and their practical application. Classes consist of theory lecture, demonstration, and paired practice. Occasionally, there may be a guest lecturer. During the supervised practicum section of the course, students will have a chance to both give and receive massage in order to master the techniques taught.

Do you like the thought of being in the medical field, but don’t think you would enjoy drawing blood or dealing with sick patients? Then a career in Billing and Coding may be for you. The medical field needs trained professionals to help ensure the accuracy and security of medical records and billing information. The various classification systems used to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement will be covered in this program to help prepare you for this growing field.

This Medical Assistant program prepares the graduate to become an important member of the allied health team. Students become skilled in many aspects of medical assisting including essential elements of medical office administration combined with clinical and laboratory skills.

In addition, an externship is required for every student graduating from the Medical Assistant program. Students must maintain a 2.00 grade point average in their all subjects and need a C (2.0) or better in all medical courses to qualify for the externship. Medical Assistant students have, among others, classes in anatomy & physiology, medical terminology and pharmacology. They learn laboratory and clinical skills which include how to draw blood, urinalysis, vital signs, sterilization techniques, dressing changes, EKG, and medication administration. Graduates of the Medical Assistant program will be prepared to enter the job market in a number of different health care settings including physician offices, outpatient clinics, physician services and urgent care facilities.

The Medical Administrative Specialist program builds a firm foundation of office procedures in a medical setting. An understanding of insurance and coding practices is also included to create an all around level of skill and competency for job placement in a physician’s office, hospital, or other medical environment. Courses in Medical Terminology and Medical insurance and billing add to the knowledge needed for employment.

Are you ready to join a fast paced, hands-on career that gives you the opportunity to work closely with others in the Medical field? Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) jobs are on the rise, with an estimated 11% increase predicted through 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Throughout the program, students will take classroom courses in nursing theory and related topics, perform lab studies, and participate in clinicals at local medical facilities.

Our Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, and is designed to prepare you for the Nursing Board exam after you complete your formal training.

Practical Nurses can work in various medical fields including:

• Long term care facilities
• Birthing centers
• Surgical centers
• Memory care / assisted living
• Adult day care