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ACT College
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ACT College |
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ACT College
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1100 Wilson Blvd, Suite M780
Arlington, VA 22209-2297 |
General information
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(703) 527-6660
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| Type of institution: |
Private for-profit, 2-year |
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| Federal Aid: |
Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
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| Degrees offered: |
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees |
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| Carnegie classification: |
Not applicable |
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| Number of students: |
1,044 (2007)
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| 2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee: | $ 50 |
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| Mission |
| The mission of ACT College is to provide allied health education that improves the quality of life in our community.
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 |
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Financial aid 2006-2007
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
89% |
$ 1,260 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
4% |
$ 4,728 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
71% |
$ 48 |
| Loans to students |
90% |
$ 2,477 |
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End of file for ACT College.
ACT College
Associate degree
Allied Health Technology | |
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Allied Health Technology offers individuals interested in healthcare careers a well rounded general education experience coupled with training in a clinical specialty for entry into the allied health workforce upon graduation.
Upon successful completion of... |
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Associate degree
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other. | |
The Pharmacy Technician diploma program provides the entry-level skills necessary to assist pharmacists in the following:
* Preparing and dispensing medications
* Maintaining written and computerized patient medication records
* Stocking and inventorying drugs and medications
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Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Dental Assisting | |
The Dental Assistant diploma program provides students with the dental office and laboratory skills required to gain successful employment in dental offices and clinics. Training includes:
* Chairside assisting (using four-handed dentistry)
* Taking and exposing radiographs
* Preliminary... |
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Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Medical Assistant | |
The Medical Assistant diploma program provides students with the skills required to successfully assist physicians and medical group practices with a number of clinical tasks including:
* Administering medications
* Vital sign measurement
* Assisting with surgical procedures
* Performing... |
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Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Medical Office Administration | |
The Medical Office Administration diploma program prepares students for successful 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
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