Denver (South Campus) Health Care School at Westwood College
Start Your Health Care Career in Denver, CO!
Located just 15 miles east of the Rocky Mountains Denver is nicknamed the "Mile High City." A great place to live if you're considering a career or education in healthcare, Denver, CO is home to 2 campuses of Westwood College.
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 Westwood College'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.
Westwood College – Denver South Campus
3150 South Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, CO 80227
About Westwood College - Denver South Campus
Founded in Denver, CO in 1953, Westwood College consists of 17 campuses located throughout the United States. With schools in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and Virginia, it's no surprise that Westwood college is known for providing career-focused, quality educational programs at the graduate and undergraduate degree levels.
Operating under the parent organization Alta College, Inc., Westwood College currently employees over 3,000 employees, including over 1,000 highly qualified adjunct and full-time instructors. As such, the school strives to provide programming that enables students to pursue their individual career goals.
Whether you're looking to change careers, learn new skills in your existing career, or launch a career in healthcare, Westwood College's hands-on educational approach is designed to give students the skills, knowledge and credentials needed in order to meet their career goals.
Medical Assisting - Associate's Degree
Available at Westwood College - Denver North in an Associate's Degree format, the Medical Assisting program is a great way to enter the health care world as a medical assistant, emergency room technician, healthcare specialist, or certified nurse assistant. Learning how to perform both front and back office procedures, students of the Associate's Degree Medical Assisting program at Westwood will learn how to ensure the smooth operation of a medical office.
A hands-on course of study, students will take classes in Pharmacology, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, Minor Surgical Procedures, Medical Office Procedures, Principles of Patient Care, Patient/Human Relations, and Specialty Medical Procedures. In addition, the Associate Degree program includes a 160 hour externship, giving students valuable hands-on career training in this exciting health care profession!
Facilities
Located at 3150 South Sheridan Boulevard, the Denver South campus of Westwood College is one of 2 locations in and around the Denver metro area. Located near the Bear Valley Shopping Center, students can take advantage of nearby shopping and restaurant options.
Accreditation
Westwood College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), and is a candidate with The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and an affiliate of the North Central Association.
Financial Aid
Westwood College participates in a wide variety of financial aid programs. These programs include government loans, private loans, grants, scholarships, student investment, and tuition assistance programs. Student finance representatives are available to help determine eligibility for financial aid programs.
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 Westwood College - Denver (South Campus), CO.
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