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Career Training Academy (New Kensington)


950 Fifth Ave.
New Kensington, PA, 15068
Phone(s): 724-337-1000
Fax(s): 724-335-7140
Email(s): director@careerta.edu


SCHOOL PRESIDENT: Jennifer DiBlasio, Director

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Director: Tyna Putignano
Date for Applications: Open
Application Fee: Yes $30
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: No
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: No
High School Diploma/GED: Yes

GENERAL INFORMATION

# of Students: 90 full-time
# of Faculty: 10 full-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
Transfer Credit: Yes
Accreditation/Approvals: VA, OVR, BIA, NEED, DPA, WIA, ACCSC, CareerLink, ITA, TRA, CareerTrack Housing: Assistance Provided, 100% Commuter
Courses Offered: Weekdays and Evenings

FINANCIAL AID/PLACEMENT

Aid Available to Qualified Students: PHEAA, Grants, Pell grants, FFELP
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 93%
% Part-time Financial Assistance: N/A
Job Placement % Most Recent Year: 95%

FEATURES OF THE SCHOOL

Guarantee of training, specialty externships (ask about our training partnership with Children's Community Pediatrics), lifetime placement, four day class week, free parking. Classes start monthly

PROGRAMS

Title Length Type of Degree Tuition
Medical Assistant (Day/Eve)
Day: 8.5 mos/53 credits
Diploma
$ 8,150
Medical Assistant Comp.
16 mos/100 credits
AST Degree
$ 17,328
Therapeutic Massage Technician (Day/Eve)
Day: 6 mos, Eve:9mos/49.5 credits
Diploma
$ 8,400
Dental Assistant
10 mos/58.5 credits
Diploma
$ 8,150
Advanced Medical Coder/Biller
17.5 mos/116 credits
ASB Degree
$ 17,328
Comprehensive Massage Therapist
9 mos/75 credits
Diploma
$ 12,340
Advanced Bodyworker (Day)
15.5 mos/129.5 credits
AST Degree
$ 20,752
Health Insurance Claims Examiner/Medical Biller
10.5 day mos/68.5 credits 12.5 mo even
Diploma
$ 8,150
Business Administration/Accounting Technology
16.5 mos/138.5 credits
Diploma
$ 17,328
Business Administration/Hospitality & Tourism
16.5 mos/138.5 credits
Diploma
$ 17,328
Pharmacy Technician
9 mos/57.5 credits
Diploma
$ 8,150

All degrees referred to are Specialized Associate Degrees. Contact school for most recent tuition and program information. All information current as of April 2010.
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