Denver Health Care School at CollegeAmerica
Start Your Health Care Career in Denver, CO!
Known as "The Mile-High City", Denver blends mountainous, raw beauty with city living. Denver is also home to CollegeAmerica, a leader in health care education and training. If you're looking to earn your health care degree or diploma, CollegeAmerica in Denver might be the perfect school for you!
If you have been thinking about attending health care school, you are most likely asking yourself questions like how much is it going to cost, how long will it take to graduate, how & where do I apply and is financial aid available?
Below is just some basic information about CollegeAmerica's health care program, but if you really want to learn more, fill out the short questionnaire and a representative from the school will contact you answer any additional questions about how to apply, costs, financial aid, entrance requirements, and scholarship availability.
CollegeAmerica – Denver
1385 S. Colorado Blvd. 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80222
About CollegeAmerica
As an institution, CollegeAmerica was formed in 1964. It was originally started to provide vocational training in the most-needed fields in the job market. It offers fast-paced educational training meant to get students on the road to employment.
They pride themselves on offering comprehensive learning options in an accelerated format, meaning that the emphasis is on careers after school. The Denver, Colorado location offers an Associate Degree in Medical Specialties, which can be finished in as little as 20 months.
OAS in Medical Specialties
The Medical Specialties OAS degree covers a wide range of skills necessary for entry-level health care jobs. It includes training in physical therapy, coding & billing, phlebotomy, medical assisting, and even massage therapy.
Unlike most programs offered at other schools, all this training is provided by one degree. Graduates are trained to take a number of certification exams, including Certified Nursing Assistant licensure, NCICS-Billing and Coding, NCPT Phlebotomy, and Pharmacy Technician licensure (although none of these are guaranteed by the school).
BS in Health Care Administration
The Health Care Administration program is part of the school's accelerated degree programs. This means that graduates are eligible for several relevant certifications and exams to help ensure the best employment possible.
It offers training in the administrative side of health care (including management, policy, economics, and long-term care) as well as the basics of anatomy and physiology.
Faculty & Facilities
The school offers flexible schedules and class times, including evening classes and start times every month. Although their facilities are spread throughout the West in an attempt to meet the demands of a variety of students, they also offer a number of their programs online.
In keeping with the school's focus on post-graduation employment, their technology, classrooms, and educators are chosen with current industry standards in mind.
Accreditation
CollegeAmerica is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and is therefore recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Financial Aid
Federal and state funding in the form of grants and loans are available to those who qualify according to national standards and the FAFSA form. The financial aid office offers assistance in finding and filling out paperwork for the necessary funding options.
They list their private lenders as Sallie Mae, Citibank, CollegeInvest, U.S.Bank, and KeyBank. The school also offers career services during school and after graduation to better ensure post-school employment opportunities.
Going to School in Denver, CO
A vibrant city with 300 days of annual sunshine, Denver is known for year-round adventure. With the breathtaking Rocky Mountains just minutes away, you're only a short ride from internationally renowned skiing, snowboarding, and hiking.
From a thriving arts and culture scene, world class attractions and endless shopping possibilities, downtown Denver is a bustling area centered around a mile-long pedestrian promenade that is lined with outdoor cafes and flower baskets.
Home to three new sports stadiums, 300 restaurants, a restored historic district filled with 90 bars, restaurants and brewpubs, a collection of museums, and the second largest performing arts center in the nation, you'll find Denver to be full of entertainment, yet sophisticated as well.
If its sports you're looking for, then look no further. Denver is one of only a few cities to offer eight professional sports teams: Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies; NFL Denver Broncos; NBA Denver Nuggets; NHL Colorado Avalanche; Arena Football's Colorado Crush; Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids; National Lacrosse League's Colorado Mammoth; and Major League Lacrosse Colorado Outlaws. In addition, Denver has horse racing, dog racing, and one of the world's largest rodeos - the National Western.
With all it has to offer, Denver welcomes you to experience, explore and discover how the Mile High City will awaken your senses like nowhere else.
More Information
If you are interested in this program and would like to find out more, please request information from CollegeAmerica - Denver, CO.
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