Study at Americare School of Allied Health

 Profile of Americare School of Allied Health

The campus of Americare is in Wheaton, MD, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Americare include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Americare Selectivity

Admission at Americare is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Americare had 158 students enrolled (101 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

Student Life

A lot of students at Americare attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Americare School of Allied Health is to provide each student the opportunity for success by offering instruction and teaching the skills required to gain employment in the health care field as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant. We provide specialized training for the Nursing Assistant students that include all state and federal requirements necessary to prepare students to pass the State Competency Evaluations and to gain employment as a Nursing Assistant. The Medical Assistant program teaches all aspects of front and back office procedures required to gain employment in a doctor's office or Medical Clinic as a Medical Assistant. Upon successful completion of the Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant Program, graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion."