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History of the SchoolThe school was founded in spring 2010 as a branch ofConcorde Career College, Kansas City, MO. The nameof the school was changed to Concorde Career Collegein fall 2010.Location & Contact InformationConcorde Career College is located at 4803 NorthwestLoop 410, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78229; Phone:210-428-2000; Fax: 210-428-2060; www.concorde.edu.Class sessions are held at this location, with theexception of clinical/externship activities.Our Mission StatementConcorde prepares committed students for successfulemployment in a rewarding healthcare professionthrough high-caliber training, real-world experience,and student-centered support.This is Our Mission, our North Star, a guiding light thatdefines and illuminates the course to our future and forpotential students, the path to a successful healthcarecareer. It defines our handshake with students andestablishes the primacy of that covenant. Weacknowledge their commitment, the financial andpersonal sacrifices they make to attend Concorde. Wededicate ourselves to making their sacrificesmanageable, and we commit to truly preparing themfor success in a gainful healthcare profession.Our students have set very immediate goals for startingcareers. The practical hands-on learning needed toattain their goals is foremost in their minds. We satisfytheir expectations by modeling our faculty, facilities,equipment, and curriculum after the healthcare fieldthey will enter.We know that the ultimate judge of their preparationwill be their future employers. Employers expect ourstudents to have more than just knowledge andtechnical skills. They are looking for integrity, discipline,team play, and the drive that defines professionals, andwe accept responsibility for modeling and instillingthose values. We partner with employers to ensure ourprograms reflect real work expectations and settingsthrough program advisory boards, externships, andclinical rotations. Once students have completed theirtraining, we again call on our network of employerrelationships to support students in securing a job intheir chosen profession.Throughout our students’ preparation, we endeavor tomeet the highest practicable standards, and our faculty,equipment, and facilities reflect that commitment. Westrive for superior outcomes in student satisfaction,program completion and, most importantly, careerplacement.Concorde prepares committed students for successfulemployment in a rewarding healthcare professionthrough high-caliber training, real-world experience,and student-centered support.We are Concorde Career College and this is OurMission.ValuesThe five core values at Concorde are: IntegrityRespect for the IndividualCustomer ServiceTeamworkAchievementGoverning BodyConcorde Career Colleges, Inc., and its subsidiaries,5800 Foxridge Drive, Suite 500, Mission, KS 66202-2336,is a national network of proprietary schools offeringtraining in allied health occupations. Concorde is ownedby a private equity firm, Liberty Partners.The corporate officers are:NameEducation/CredentialsTitleFrazier, JamiChief ExecutiveOfficerFisher, JuliChief orporateSecretaryThe Board of Directors members are:NameEducation/CredentialsFoster, TimothyE.Evans, W.ChesterStakias, GeorgeM.2021-2022 San Antonio Catalog Publication Date: April 23, 20224TitleChairman

Accreditations, Approvals &MembershipsTechnology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 19751 EMainstreet, Ste 339, Parker, CO, 80138; 303-694-9262;www.arcstsa.org.Institutional Accreditations/Approvals Accredited by the Accrediting Commission ofCareer Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a nationallyrecognized accrediting agency. Approved and regulated by the Texas WorkforceCommission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin,Texas. Legally authorized to grant degrees, grant creditstoward degrees, and to use certain protectedacademic terms in the State of Texas. Specifically,the school has qualified for an exemption asdefined in Chapter 7.3 of the Texas HigherEducation Coordinating Board’s rules. Eligible to participate in the student financialassistance programs authorized by Title IV of theHigher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Approved for the use of VA Educational Benefitsfor those who are eligible.Programmatic AccreditationsDental Hygiene ProgramThe Dental Hygiene program is accredited by theCommission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and hasbeen granted the accreditation status of approvalwithout reporting requirements. CODA is a specializedaccrediting body recognized by the United StatesDepartment of Education. Commission on DentalAccreditation: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL60611; www.ada.org/coda; 312-440-4653.Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramThe Physical Therapist Assistant program at ConcordeCareer College-San Antonio is accredited by theCommission on Accreditation in Physical TherapyEducation (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email:accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org.If needing to contact the program/institution directlyplease call 210-428-2058 or emailWKinyua@concorde.edu.Respiratory Therapy ProgramThe Respiratory Therapy program (#200593) isaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation forRespiratory Care; www.coarc.com.Surgical Technology ProgramThe Surgical Technology program is initially accreditedby the Commission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th Street N.,#7709, Seminole, FL 33775-7709; 727-210-2350;www.caahep.org, as recommended by theAccreditation Review Council on Education in SurgicalCampus FacilitiesThe school occupies approximately 48,043 square feetof space. The facility offers administrative offices, aLearning Resource Center, computer labs, and astudent lounge. In addition, the school provides variouslearning labs and classrooms to support theeducational objectives of each program.General FacilitiesAmong the various classrooms, laboratories, and otherfacilities provided for students are (varies program): Computer laboratories equipped with wordprocessing software, office management software,and equipment for self-paced keyboarding andtyping instruction; A dental laboratory equipped with dentaloperatories, dental x-ray units, and teaching and xray mannequins; A dental x-ray darkroom equipped for theprocessing of dental x-rays; Medical laboratories equipped with examiningtables, mannequins, and simulated examinationrooms; A nursing skill laboratory with individual patientcare stations and that is equipped with equipmentand supplies to assist students to prepare forpatient care activities with the scope of practice ofthe licensed nurse; A physical therapist assistant laboratory treatmentarea, including treatment tables, assessment tools,and medical supplies; A respiratory laboratory equipped with therapeuticequipment; Surgical technology labs with a simulatedoperating room and scrub area; A Learning Resource Center (LRC), providing aquiet area where students may refer to variouspublications, journals, technical manuals, andreference books. Students are allowed to checkout books from the LRC for purposes of research,review, or report preparation. Books may bechecked out with the library supervisor. Studentsare also able to complete homework assignmentswith the use of online computers.Students will be held responsible and accountablefor books and other items belonging to ConcordeCareer Colleges, Inc., and the LRC. Once a book, orother item, is borrowed from the LRC by a student,it becomes the responsibility of the receiver(student) to maintain the integrity/condition of thebook and return the item within three business2021-2022 San Antonio Catalog Publication Date: April 23, 20225

days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays).Students who have checked out a book from theLRC will have three business days to use the itemin its educational capacity. If the book is neededfor longer than the three-day checkout, it may berechecked at the discretion of the AcademicTechnology and Media Coordinator. If the book isthen not returned within the three-day period, acharge of .50 per day will be assessed. If thestudent loses the book, the student will beresponsible for paying the original list price for thelost book. If the student damages the book, thestudent can be charged a minimum of 10, up tofull, original list price, depending on the damageand ability to reuse the book. Students are placedon Records Hold until all LRC materials are eitherreturned or the replacement cost of any damagedor lost materials is paid. A nonsmoking student lounge, which includesvending machines and microwaves, is available forstudent use.EquipmentEquipment and instruments are available to instructstudents in the skills they will need in their chosencareers. Concorde students acquire knowledge andtechnical skills through demonstrations, actualoperation of equipment, and the practice of techniques.Among the major items of equipment available toConcorde students are the following (by program):Dental Hygiene ProgramStudents enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program haveaccess to a completely equipped and functioningdental clinic. Included in the clinical facility are fourradiography units, a panoramic x-ray unit, and 12 fullyequipped operatories. Students learn various technicalskills in the lab before treating a patient. Some specialequipment included are ultrasonic scalers, modeltrimmers, intraoral cameras, both digital and traditionalx-rays, autoclaves, and automatic processors.Mannequins are used for instrument skill andinstruction. Personal computers with appropriatesoftware are also used for the benefit of the student.Diagnostic Medical SonographyCandidates must meet the minimum overall HESI A2assessment score listed above. In addition, candidatesmust meet the minimum assessment score on each ofthe three individual sections of the assessment. Theminimum assessment score for each section is 10points lower than the required HESI A2 overall scorelisted above.Medical Assistant ProgramEquipment includes stethoscopes,sphygmomanometers, examination and treatmenttables, simulated examination rooms, autoclaves,otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, electrocardiographmachines, microscopes, centrifuges, teachingmannequins, and other miscellaneous teaching aides.Cardiovascular Sonography ProgramMedical Office Administration ProgramEquipment includes hospital beds, various ultrasoundscanning systems, ultrasound transducers (abdominal,vascular, cardiac), ABI scanning equipment, simulationtraining computers, medical record software, medicalultrasound printer and scanning simulationmannequins.Computer labs are equipped with computers that runcurrent operating systems to run word processing,keyboarding, and medical office and billing softwareapplications.Dental Assistant ProgramEquipment includes treatment tables, electromagneticand electrical stimulation devices, biofeedback units,ultrasound, traction, thermal modalities and adaptiveequipment. Therapeutic exercise equipment includes atreadmill, parallel bars, exercise balls, free weights,balance boards, and other devices that promote fineand gross motor skills. Assistive devices includewheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and orthotics/braces. Assessment equipment includes stethoscopes,goniometers, postural screening boards, pulseoximeters, spirometers, and other teaching aids.There is a dental lab completely equipped to functionin the capacity as a dental office. The lab has four dentaloperatories and two dental x-ray units. In addition, thelab is equipped with a panoramic machine, completedarkroom facilities, and four teaching x-ray Dextermannequins. Dental Assistant students also haveaccess to computers that are stored in each operatory.The computers provide information for students tolearn mounting x-rays, case studies, and charting. Inaddition, there are autoclaves, curing lights,amalgamators, model trimmers, sterilization equipment,dental vibrators, and other miscellaneous equipmentavailable.Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramRespiratory Therapy ProgramThis comprehensive laboratory is equipped withoxygen devices (cannulas, masks, cylinders,concentrators), aerosol/humidity devices (small/largevolume nebulizers, regulators, flowmeters), lungexpansion devices (intermittent positive pressure2021-2022 San Antonio Catalog Publication Date: April 23, 20226

breathing machines, incentive spirometers, continuouspositive airway pressure machines), mechanicalventilators (respirators), airway maintenance devices(suction machines, intubation tools, artificial airways),and ancillary equipment (arterial blood gas equipment,oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function equipment,mannequins), plus a library complete with respiratoryand respiratory-related medical journals, texts, andaudiovisual equipment.Surgical Technology ProgramA lab equipped with two fully operational operatorieswith surgical instruments, machinery and lighting,completely equipped and fully functional for trainingpurposes.Audiovisual AidsConcorde’s programs are supported with referencebooks, charts, field trips, demonstrations, and otherteaching aids. Speakers from business and industry areused when possible to supplement classroominstruction.2021-2022 San Antonio Catalog Publication Date: April 23, 20227

Admissionsthe awarding of an associate degree, butthat are acceptable for full credit towarda bachelor’s degree at any institution; or3. Enrollment in a bachelor’s degreeprogram where at least 60 semester ortrimester credit hours or 72 quartercredit hours have been successfullycompleted, including credit hourstransferred into the bachelor’s degreeprogram. Foreign transcripts (high school or college)accompanied by foreign evaluation report andtranslation (if applicable).Entrance RequirementsProspective students are encouraged to review thiscatalog prior to signing an Enrollment Agreement.The school reserves the right to reject applicants and/or rescind eligibility for an applicant to begin classes ifall general and selective admissions requirements arenot successfully completed within the requiredtimeframe.Admission to any one program does not automaticallyqualify a student for admission into any other program.If a student wishes to apply to another program in thefuture, the individual must independently meet all theadmissions requirements in place for that program atthe time of the future enrollment. The student will alsobe subject to all selection procedures in place foradmittance into the other program. Admittance into theother program is not guaranteed.(1)General Admissions RequirementsAcceptable documentation of high school graduationmust be received by the Institution prior to the student’sfirst scheduled class of the program. It is the student’sresponsibility to provide acceptable documentation ofhigh school graduation or its equivalency, as well as anyadditional documentation that may be needed tosupport the validity of the documentation. Any studentwho does not provide valid documentation of highschool graduation or its equivalent within thistimeframe will be unregistered from all classes and hisor her program of study.The following items must be successfully completedprior to enrollment and prior to being eligible to sit inclass:All applicants must be citizens, permanent residents, oreligible noncitizens of the United States.Documentation of eligibility status may be required. Personal interview and campus tour Completion of all admissions documentation,including but not limited to the EnrollmentAgreement and disclosures Completion and passage of applicable entranceassessments Completion of Online Readiness Assessment Acceptable proof of graduation, which includesone of the following (1): Copy of high school diploma or transcript (must bea standard high school diploma not includingspecial diploma, certificate of completion or otherdiplomas that do not meet the standards orregular high school requirements) Home school transcripts Copy of a General Education Diploma (GED) orother high school equivalency exam (e.g. HiSET) Copy of official transcripts of a conferredAssociate, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degreefrom an accredited postsecondary institutionrecognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In accordance with Federal regulations, to bea recognized equivalent of a proof of highschool diploma, the following are acceptable:1. Successful completion of an associatedegree program;2. Success completion of at least 60semester or trimester credit hours or 72quarter credit hours that did not result inProspective students may be conditionally acceptedcontingent upon satisfaction of all admissionsrequirements and receipt of supporting documentationno later than the first scheduled day of class.Admission to Concorde is open to all applicants whowill be 18 years of age at the time the clinical/externship portion of their program begins (asapplicable). A parent, legal guardian, or spouse of legalage must co-sign the Enrollment Agreement forapplicants under 18.A health certificate, immunization records, and theresults of certain tests may be required for someprograms.Applicants must be able to read, speak, and write inEnglish.Please refer to the “Financial Information” section of thiscatalog for information on additional requirementsapplicable to tuition financing.Social Security NumberApplicants for admission must possess a valid socialsecurity number. Documentation must be providedupon request. A valid social security number is requiredto be registered and/or certified by appropriate boards.Other documents may be required by some licensingagencies.2021-2022 San Antonio Catalog Publication Date: April 23, 20228

Foreign TranscriptsAcceptance by the SchoolApplicants indicating that they graduated from a foreignhigh school and have the equivalent of a U.S. secondaryeducation must present original credentials (diploma,transcript, etc.). In addition, documentation from foreigncountries must be translated and certified to be at leastthe equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.For Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and MedicalOffice Administration programs, available seats are filledon a first-come-first-served basis once all entrancerequirements have been fulfilled.Coursework taken at a foreign institution (excludingsecondary school documents that are in English andare recognized by the U.S. Department of Education)must be evaluated for equivalence to coursework takenat a United States institution. Concorde only accepts forconsideration the evaluations of foreign courseworkconducted by agencies approved by the NationalAssociation of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.(AICE), which charge applicants directly for theseservices. Listings of approved agencies can be found at: www.naces.org www.aice-eval.orgDocument IntegrityAny forged/altered academic document, foreign ordomestic, submitted by a prospective student will beretained as property of the Institution and will not bereturned to the prospective student. The student willnot be considered for admission.If a student is currently attending, and the Institutionbecomes aware of a forged credential, the followingapplies: If the forged document was used to admit thestudent, and the absence of that credential wouldmake the student inadmissible, the student will bedismissed from the Institution with no earnedcredits awarded; or If the forged document was used to gain transfercredit, the student will be dismissed from theInstitution and any transfer credit already awardedfrom the forged credential will be removed.Personal InterviewThe school requires a personal, on-campus interviewwith each applicant prior to acceptance into anyprogram. The school encourages parents or spouses toattend the interview. This gives applicants and theirfamilies the opportunity to see the campus’s equipmentand facilities and to ask specific questions relating tothe school, the curriculum, and the career trainingbeing considered. The personal interview also gives theschool the opportunity to meet prospective studentsand evaluate their qualifications and aptitude. Certainprograms may also require an interview with theprogram director prior to enrollment.For all other programs, once all entrance requirementshave been completed, the applicant will be placed on awaitlist.Student OrientationPrior to beginning classes, all new students attend anorientation program. Orientation facilitates a successfultransition into Concorde; therefore, attendance for newstudents is imperative regardless of prior collegeexperience. At orientat

Concorde Career College, Kansas City, MO. The name of the school was changed to Concorde Career College in fall 2010. Location & Contact Information Concorde Career College is located at 4803 Northwest Loop 410, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78229; Phone: 210-428-2000; Fax: 210-428-2060; www.concorde.edu.