Business Studies

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Are you detail oriented? The Business Studies program at Platt College can help you develop the foundation to become an essential member of an office team.  Some skills learned could include: 

• Planning, coordinating, and directing a broad range of services that allow your organization to operate efficiently  
• Setting goals and deadlines for your department as they align with business expectations  
• Compiling information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement

You can earn your diploma in our dental assistant program

Do you have an interest in joining the dental field? If so, Platt College’s Dental Assistant training program can give you the skills you need to start a new career. Our instructors take time to make sure you understand course work and develop your hands-on skills before moving to the next subject. Students participating in our Dental Assistant programs can learn essential front office, chair-side, lab, radiology and sterilization techniques that can make them an asset to future employers.

As a professional dental assistant, your responsibilities may include sterilizing dental instruments, preparing work areas for patient treatment, instructing patients about proper dental hygiene, processing X-rays and completing lab tasks, scheduling patient appointments, and working with patients on billing and payment.

Upon completion of the Dental Assistant programs, you will be eligible to sit for radiation and safety certification tests, which are necessary to becoming a dental assistant.

Our Dental Assistant program consists of 800 clock hours, 42 quarter credit hours and can be completed in approximately  10 ¼ months or 44 weeks.

You can earn your diploma with our massage therapy courses

Contrary to what some might think, the science behind massage therapy can be complex. At Platt College, our massage therapy courses are designed to develop your theoretical knowledge and hands-on massage therapy skills.

Our experienced instructors provide individual support and can help you learn a variety of techniques to help you improve the lives of your patients. Whether they suffer from sore shoulders, an achy lower back or tight muscles, you can be ready to help.

With massage therapy training from Platt College, you can enter the field with confidence. Upon completion of Platt’s massage therapy courses, you will be eligible to sit for the certification exam offered through the National Certification Board of Massage Therapy and Bodyworks.

Our Massage Therapy diploma program consists of 800 clock hours, 41.50 quarter credit hours, and can be completed in approximately 10 ¼ months or 44 weeks.

If you are thinking about a career in the healthcare industry and you enjoy helping people, consider the Medical Assisting program at Platt College. The healthcare industry is ever-changing and the Medical Assistant is an important part of the healthcare team.

Are you ready to take your culinary creations to the next level? If you answered yes, then our Culinary Arts program could be your next step towards a successful career.

Take your passion for food to a new level as you learn hands-on from professional cooks in our commercial-style kitchens. In our culinary program, you can:

    Learn how to blend new and traditional preparation techniques
    Discover cooking methods to create a variety of international cuisine
    Receive training in preparation, cooking and menu management.

Our Diploma program is designed to prepare you for a career in restaurants and kitchens by combining classroom and practice sessions in our kitchens with an externship at a local area restaurant and/or commercial eatery for real-world experience.

With small class sizes that provide individual attention to each student, convenient class schedules, industry-experienced instructors, and career services to help you secure a new job, Platt College is ready to help you gain the skills needed to start a new career in Culinary Arts.

You can earn your diploma in our dental assistant program

Do you have an interest in joining the dental field? If so, Platt College’s Dental Assistant training program can give you the skills you need to start a new career. Our instructors take time to make sure you understand course work and develop your hands-on skills before moving to the next subject. Students participating in our Dental Assistant programs can learn essential front office, chair-side, lab, radiology and sterilization techniques that can make them an asset to future employers.

As a professional dental assistant, your responsibilities may include sterilizing dental instruments, preparing work areas for patient treatment, instructing patients about proper dental hygiene, processing X-rays and completing lab tasks, scheduling patient appointments, and working with patients on billing and payment.

Upon completion of the Dental Assistant programs, you will be eligible to sit for radiation and safety certification tests, which are necessary to becoming a dental assistant.

Our Dental Assistant program consists of 800 clock hours, 42 quarter credit hours and can be completed in approximately  10 ¼ months or 44 weeks.

You can earn your diploma in Phlebotomy

Students enrolled in Platt College’s Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy training program can develop their administrative and clinical skills to become valued members of healthcare teams. As a medical assistant or phlebotomist, you can work with doctors and nurses to ensure a high level of medical care.

While phlebotomists are primarily responsible for drawing blood that will be used for tests, transfusions, donations or research purposes, a medical assistant’s job responsibilities may include taking patient history and measuring vital signs, assisting with patient examinations, scheduling patient appointments, and preparing blood for laboratory tests.

This Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy training program can be a great fit for students who want to work in the healthcare field without spending years in school. If you’re worried about paying for your education, don’t hesitate to give us a call and ask how we can help make your tuition more affordable. Our dedicated admissions staff and passionate professors are here to help you start your new career.
 
This Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy program consists of 800 clock hours, 44 quarter credit hours and can be completed in as little as 10 ¼ months or 44 weeks.

You can earn your diploma in Surgical Technology

Our Surgical Technologist training program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in basic sciences and give you the skills you need to feel comfortable and confident in the operating room. Accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, this diploma program combines lectures, labs and clinical hours so you get a healthy mix of in-class and hands-on experience. Upon completion of this Surgical Technologist training program, you will be eligible to sit for the National Certifying Exam for Surgical Technologists.

At Platt College, you can receive quality career training that can help you step into a new role. As a surgical technologist, your responsibilities may include helping prepare operating rooms for surgery, sterilizing equipment and preparing supplies, preparing patients for surgery, and assisting doctors and nurses during surgery.

Start your new career in the right direction. This Surgical Technologist training program consists of  1244  clock hours,  60 quarter credit hours and can be completed in as little as 11 months or 46 weeks.