The MedVance Institute in Baton Rouge specializes in healthcare-related careers. Programs offered include medical billing and coding, pharmacy, medical office administration, surgical technology and information technology. Depending on the curriculum, a high school diploma or GED may be required for admission. Some programs waive this requirement if the student is able to show the ability handle the workload. MedVance staff assists students in applying for financial aid and finding employment after graduation.
MedVance Institute
9255 Interline Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
877-888-6540
medvance.edu
ITT Technical Institute offers a more diverse selection of career programs than most technical schools. Popular degrees include information systems and security, software application development, computer drafting and design, electronics engineering, criminal justice and paralegal. To be eligible for admission to the school, a student must have earned a high school diploma or passed the GED equivalency exam. Applicants must also post a passing score on the ITT Technical admissions exam. ITT's career assistance department will help students find part-time employment during school and enter their chosen career after graduation.
ITT Technical Institute
14111 Airline Highway, Suite 101
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
800-295-8485
itt-tech.edu
Ayers Career College in Shreveport offers concentrated programs in areas such as medical billing and office administration, pharmacy technician and HVAC repair. Day and evening classes are available. The college is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Regents, Proprietary Schools. Along with government loans and grants, students may also be eligible for financing through the school's financial aid department. Students are also instructed on skills crucial to a successful job search, including how to write an effective cover letter and how to dress for an interview.
Ayers Career College
8820 Jewella Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71108
800-256-6565
ayers.edu