ACT College

Infobox University
name = ACT College
motto = Allied Health Training - It's All We Do!
established = 1983
type = career college
president = Jeff Moore
city = Arlington, Alexandria and Manassas
state = Virginia
country = U.S.
website = [http://www.actcollege.edu/ www.actcollege.edu]

ACT College, is a private career college specializing in Allied Health career training and serving the healthcare workforce of the Washington, DC metro area. ACT College has three campuses in northern Virginia located in Arlington, Alexandria and Manassas.

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History

ACT College began as Computer-Ease, a technology/business training school. In 1992, the name changed to Applied Career Training as the institution changed its focus to exclusively providing programs in Allied Health education. In 2004, the institution underwent another name change to ACT College to reflect the expansion into Associates Degree programs and continuing education courses.

The school’s Main Campus in Arlington, Virginia is located on the mall level of the Twin Towers building at 1100 Wilson Blvd. This location is near the Rosslyn metro station. [http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/Stations/station.cfm?station=41 WMATA Rosslyn station webpage]

In 1998, ACT College opened a second campus located at 6118 Franconia Road in Alexandria, Virginia. This campus is approximately one-mile from the Franconia-Springfield Metro station. [http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/Stations/station.cfm?station=95 WMATA Franconia-Springfield station webpage]

In 2003, ACT College opened a third campus located at 8870 Rixlew Lane in Manassas, Virginia. This campus is next to Stonewall Jackson High School approximately one-mile from the Manassas Mall.

Mission and Vision Statements

The mission [http://actcollege.edu/about/act_mission.aspx ACT College Mission, Vision and Values] of ACT College is to provide allied health education that improves the quality of life in our community.

Our Objectives:

*Open the door for opportunities by selecting candidates who are motivated to achieve career success

*Counsel candidates, based on individual needs, to make education financing understandable, affordable and attainable

*Deliver an accelerated, authentic, competency-based learning environment that fosters transferable career skills and a commitment to life-long learning

*Bridge education with occupational resources and a supportive network of community professionals that opens doors to career opportunities

The vision of ACT College is to be the recognized leader in allied health education in the Washington, DC metro area.

Academics

ACT College offers degree and diploma programs in Allied Health.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting [http://actcollege.edu/programs/prog_ma.aspx ACT College Medical Assisting Program] diploma program prepares students for employment assisting physicians and medical group practices with clinical tasks. Training includes:

*Administering medications
*Vital sign measurement
*Assisting with surgical procedures
*Performing electrocardiographs
*Phlebotomy
*Assisting with physical examinations
*Patient education
*Basic medical office procedures

Medical Office Administration

The Medical Office Administration [http://actcollege.edu/programs/prog_mas.aspx ACT College Medical Office Administration Program] diploma program prepares students for employment as an administrative specialist in medical and dental practices, clinics, and hospitals. Training includes:

*Maintaining patient charts and medical information according to HIPAA requirements
*Performing patient reception and scheduling
*Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette
*Providing patient referrals
*Verifying patient insurance information
*Exhibiting a working knowledge of medical terminology
*Performing basic clinical procedures and patient assessment techniques (e.g. CPR, Vital Signs)
*Demonstrating basic principles of medical office administration

Dental Assisting

The Dental Assisting [http://actcollege.edu/programs/prog_da.aspx ACT College Dental Assisting Program] diploma program prepares students for employment in dental offices and clinics. Training includes:

*Chairside assisting (using four-handed dentistry)
*Taking and exposing radiographs
*Preliminary examination procedures
*Charting and maintaining patient records

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician [http://actcollege.edu/programs/prog_pt.aspx ACT College Pharmacy Technician Program] diploma program prepares students for entry-level employment assisting pharmacists. Training includes:

*Preparing and dispensing medications
*Maintaining written and computerized patient medication records
*Stocking and inventorying drugs and medications
*Labeling and packaging prescription medications
*Demonstrating effective customer service skills

Accreditations and Approvals

All of ACT College's allied health programs are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). [http://www.abhes.org/accredited_institutions.htm ABHES Directory of Accredited Institutions]

The Medical Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). [http://www.jrcert.org/cert/View.jsp?pid=0520 JRCERT Listing of ACT College]

All of ACT College's allied health programs are approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). [http://www.schev.edu/Students/PrivateCollegeList.asp SCHEV Licensed Institution Listing]

Footnotes

External links

* College, Academics and Financial Aid
** [http://www.actcollege.edu Official ACT College website]
** [http://actcollege.edu/programs/index.aspx ACT College Program Offerings]
** [http://actcollege.edu/gs/act_finanaid.aspx ACT College Financial Aid Information]
* Accreditation/Approvals
** [http://www.abhes.org Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)]
** [http://www.jrcert.org Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)]
** [http://www.schev.edu/ State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)]