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Table of Contents Retesting for Waitlist Students ....................................... 9
ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 9
Clinical Programs ............................................................ 9
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................1 Core Programs .............................................................. 10
Nursing Program ........................................................... 10
HISTORY OF THE SCHOOLS .......................................................... 3
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA ................... 10
Memphis, Tennessee ....................................................... 3
READMISSION ........................................................................ 11
Southaven, Mississippi .................................................... 3
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK ................................................ 11
LOCATIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................ 3
DRUG TESTING ...................................................................... 11
Memphis, Tennessee ....................................................... 3
ARTICULATION PARTNERSHIPS FOR CONCORDE – TENNESSEE AND
Southaven, Mississippi .................................................... 3
MISSISSIPPI ........................................................................... 11
OUR MISSION STATEMENT ......................................................... 3
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS...................................... 12
Values .............................................................................. 4
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ........................................ 12
GOVERNING BODY .................................................................... 4
ACCREDITATIONS, APPROVALS & MEMBERSHIPS ............................ 4 PROGRAMS OF STUDY (VARIES BY CAMPUS) ..................... 13
Institutional Accreditations ............................................. 4
Dental Assisting ............................................................ 13
Programmatic Accreditations ......................................... 4
Dental Assisting (Associate of Applied Science) ............ 15
CAMPUS FACILITIES ................................................................... 5 Dental Hygiene.............................................................. 17
GENERAL FACILITIES .................................................................. 5 Health Information Management ................................. 18
EQUIPMENT (VARIES BY CAMPUS) ............................................... 6 Massage Therapy .......................................................... 19
Dental Assisting Program ................................................ 6
Medical Assistant .......................................................... 20
Dental Hygiene Program ................................................. 6
Medical Assisting .......................................................... 21
Health Information Management Program .................... 6
Medical Laboratory Technician ..................................... 22
Massage Therapy Program ............................................. 6
Medical Office Professional .......................................... 23
Medical Assistant Program ............................................. 6
Medical Office Professional (Associate of Applied
Medical Laboratory Technician Program ........................ 6
Science) ......................................................................... 24
Medical Office Professional Program .............................. 6
Nursing .......................................................................... 25
Nursing Program ............................................................. 6
Occupational Therapy Assistant ................................... 26
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program ....................... 6
Pharmacy Technician .................................................... 28
Pharmacy Technician Program ....................................... 6
Pharmacy Technician (Associate of Applied Science).... 29
Physical Therapist Assistant Program ............................. 7
Physical Therapist Assistant .......................................... 30
Polysomnographic Technology Program......................... 7
Polysomnographic Technology ..................................... 32
Radiologic Technology Program ..................................... 7
Radiologic Technology .................................................. 33
Respiratory Therapy Program ......................................... 7
Respiratory Therapy ...................................................... 34
Surgical Technology Program ......................................... 7
Surgical Technology ...................................................... 35
Audiovisual Aids .............................................................. 7
AAS in Surgical Technology ........................................... 37
ADMISSIONS ........................................................................8
FINANCIAL INFORMATION.................................................. 38
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 8 FINANCING REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 38
General Admissions Requirements .................................. 8
CANCELLATION & REFUND ....................................................... 38
Social Security Number ................................................... 8
Student’s Right to Cancel .............................................. 38
Foreign Students ............................................................. 8
Student’s Right to Withdraw ........................................ 38
Foreign Transcripts .......................................................... 8
Refund Policy. ................................................................. 38
Document Integrity ......................................................... 8
Refund Calculation ........................................................ 38
Personal Interview ........................................................... 8
Student Notifications Regarding Withdrawal and
Acceptance by the School ................................................ 9
Refunds ......................................................................... 38
Student Orientation......................................................... 9
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE ............................................................ 39
Waitlists .......................................................................... 9
Student Responsibilities ................................................ 39
Alternates ........................................................................ 9
FINANCIAL AID ....................................................................... 39

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Federal Pell Grant .......................................................... 39 Student Injuries ............................................................. 45
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant STUDENT COMPLAINT & GRIEVANCE POLICY ............................... 45
(FSEOG) ......................................................................... 39 STUDENT GUIDANCE & ADVISING .............................................. 46
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans ................. 39 CHANGES .............................................................................. 47
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) CATALOG ADDENDUM ............................................................. 47
...................................................................................... 39
ACADEMIC INFORMATION ................................................. 48
Default........................................................................... 39
Tennessee Student Assistance Award Program ............ 39 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/EXTERNSHIP ............................................ 48
Alternative Financing .................................................... 39 CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING STUDENT PERFORMANCE WHILE ON
Other Aid ....................................................................... 39 EXTERNSHIP .......................................................................... 48
Veterans Administration Students ................................ 39 STUDENT RECORDS ................................................................. 49
Partnership Agreements ............................................... 39 RECORDS ON HOLD ................................................................ 49
Scholarships .................................................................. 40 ACADEMIC UNITS OF CREDIT .................................................... 49
EDUCATION COSTS.................................................................. 40 FINANCIAL AID UNITS OF CREDIT ............................................... 49
RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS POLICY ........................................... 40 MEASURE OF PROGRAM DURATION ........................................... 49
Massage Therapy .......................................................... 40 WITHDRAWAL POLICY ............................................................. 49
REFUND PROCEDURES FOR NON-TITLE IV FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ... 41 Student-Initiated Withdrawal ....................................... 49
Withdrawal for Violation of School Policy .................... 49
STUDENT INFORMATION & AFFAIRS .................................. 42
Course Drop/Add Policy ................................................ 49
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT ...................................................... 42 Course Withdrawal Policy ............................................. 49
CANCELED CLASS POLICY .......................................................... 42 PROGRAM CHANGES ............................................................... 50
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT ........................................................ 42 PROGRAM MONITORING ......................................................... 50
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY .............................................. 42 DRESS CODE ......................................................................... 50
Health Risks ................................................................... 42 LICENSURE PAYMENT POLICY .................................................... 50
Counseling, Treatment, or Rehabilitation Programs ..... 42
ACADEMIC STANDARDS ..................................................... 51
Penalties ........................................................................ 42
State-Specific Sanctions ................................................ 43 ATTENDANCE POLICY .............................................................. 51
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 43 General ......................................................................... 51
GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................... 43 Excessive Absences ....................................................... 51
Accessibility for Disabilities ........................................... 43 Attendance Warning ..................................................... 51
Cellular Phones .............................................................. 44 Attendance Probation ................................................... 51
Commencement Ceremonies ........................................ 44 Externship Courses ........................................................ 51
Community Activities .................................................... 44 Clinical Classes .............................................................. 51
Customized Training ...................................................... 44 MAKE-UP WORK ................................................................... 51
Day Care Services .......................................................... 44 MARITAL, PARENTAL AND MILITARY LEAVE STATUSES ................... 51
Eating & Smoking .......................................................... 44 CAMPUS SAFETY POLICY .......................................................... 52
Emergency Telephone Numbers .................................... 44 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ................................................... 52
Institutional Information Dissemination ....................... 44 Student Code of Conduct Offenses ................................ 53
Insurance ....................................................................... 44 NO DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT POLICY ............................ 53
International Student Services ...................................... 44 Sexual Harassment ....................................................... 53
Language of Instruction ................................................ 44 Racial, Religious, or National Origin Harassment ......... 53
Lost Books & Supplies .................................................... 44 How to Report Instances of Discrimination or
Maximum Class Size ...................................................... 44 Harassment ................................................................... 54
Parking .......................................................................... 44 Concorde’s Commitment to No Discrimination or
Personal Belongings ...................................................... 44 Harassment Policy ........................................................ 54
Personal Data Changes ................................................. 45 STUDENT COMPUTER NETWORK AND INTERNET CONDUCT ............. 54
Refresher Training ......................................................... 45 CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT .................................................. 54
Student Affairs .............................................................. 45 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 54
Student Housing ............................................................ 45 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT ......................... 54

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Student Rights Under FERPA ......................................... 55 History of the Schools
Concorde Rights Under FERPA ...................................... 55
Memphis, Tennessee
Release of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) ...... 56
The school was established in 1979 as Control Data Institute. In 1985,
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY ......................................... 56 Hi-Tech Corp. acquired the school, and it became the Memphis Institute of
Procedures for Requesting Academic Adjustment and/or Technology. Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., purchased the school in
Auxiliary Aid: ................................................................. 56 November 1988. In 1989, the name changed to Concorde Career Institute.
Grievance Procedure Regarding Students With Concorde began focusing on allied healthcare occupations. The Medical
Disabilities ..................................................................... 57 Assistant program was first offered in 1990, and the Medical Office
Professional program was added in 1991. In 1995, the Dental Assisting
OFFICIAL LETTER GRADING SCALE .............................................. 57
program was added to the curriculum, followed by the Pharmacy Technician
Incomplete Grades ........................................................ 57
program in April 1997. A Nurse Aide Training program was added in October
General Education Courses ........................................... 57 1998 and a Respiratory Therapy program in March 2000, making Concorde
Nonclinical Program Content Courses ........................... 58 Career Institute a total allied healthcare instructional facility.
Clinical Program Content Courses ................................. 58 Approval to grant an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy,
Nursing Program Content Courses ................................ 58 Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Medical Office Professional, and
Pharmacy Technician was received in 1999. As a result, the name changed to
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY ............................... 59
Concorde Career College. In 2002, Concorde received approval to offer
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ...................... 59
Massage Therapy. In 2003, Surgical Technology was approved. A Dental
Rate of Progress (ROP) .................................................. 59 Hygiene program was approved in 2008, and a Physical Therapist Assistant
Maximum Time Frame (MTF) ........................................ 59 program was approved in 2009. In 2010, Concorde received approval to offer
Radiologic Technology. In 2011, Concorde received approval to offer
SAP Evaluation .............................................................. 60
Occupational Therapy Assistant. Nursing, Health Information Management
Academic Warning ........................................................ 60
(formerly known as Health Information Technology), and Polysomnographic
Financial Aid (FA) Warning ............................................ 60 Technology were introduced in 2012. In 2014, approval for the Medical
Academic Probation ...................................................... 60 Laboratory Technician program was received.
Financial Aid (FA) Probation .......................................... 60 In 2013, a branch campus opened in Southaven, Miss.
Academic Success Plan .................................................. 60
Southaven, Mississippi
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals ...................... 60
The school was founded in 2013 as a branch of Concorde Career College,
TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS ............................ 60
Memphis, Tenn.
TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO CONCORDE .......................................... 61
STUDENTS FROM OTHER CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTES/COLLEGES 61 Locations & Contact Information
TRANSFER OF CREDIT WITHIN THE SAME CONCORDE CAMPUS ........ 61
Memphis, Tennessee
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 61
Concorde is located at 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 132, Memphis,
REPETITIONS .......................................................................... 61
TN 38137-0132; Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone];
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS ...................................... 61 www.concorde.edu. Class sessions are held at this location, with the
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT ...................................................... 62 exception of clinical/externship activities.
OUTSIDE CLASSROOM WORK .................................................... 62
Southaven, Mississippi
SCHOLASTIC HONESTY ............................................................. 62
The campus is located at 7900 Airways Boulevard, Suite 103,
PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..................................... 63 Southaven, MS 38671; Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone];
www.concorde.edu. Class sessions are held at this location, with the
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM ................................................... 63 exception of clinical/externship activities.
ADDENDUM……………………………………………………………..INSERT Our Mission Statement
Concorde prepares committed students for successful employment in a
rewarding healthcare profession through high-caliber training, real-world
experience, and student-centered support.

This is Our Mission, our North Star, a guiding light that defines and
illuminates the course to our future and for potential students, the path to a
successful healthcare career. It defines our handshake with students and
establishes the primacy of that covenant. We acknowledge their
commitment, the financial and personal sacrifices they make to

attend Concorde. We dedicate ourselves to making their sacrifices

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manageable, and we commit to truly preparing them for success in a gainful Accreditations, Approvals & Memberships
healthcare profession.
Institutional Accreditations
Our students have set very immediate goals for starting careers. The practical
Memphis, Tennessee
hands-on learning needed to attain their goals is foremost in their minds. We
satisfy their expectations by modeling our faculty, facilities, equipment, and • Concorde Career College–Memphis is accredited by the Commission of
curriculum after the healthcare field they will enter. the Council on Occupational Education (COE), 7840 Roswell Road,
Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, Telephone: 770-396-
We know that the ultimate judge of their preparation will be their future 3898/FAX: [phone], www.council.org.
employers. Employers expect our students to have more than just knowledge
• Concorde Career College, Memphis, Tenn., is authorized by the
and technical skills. They are looking for integrity, discipline, team play, and
Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be
the drive that defines professionals, and we accept responsibility for
renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum
modeling and instilling those values. We partner with employers to ensure
standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices,
our programs reflect real work expectations and settings through program
health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
advisory boards, externships, and clinical rotations. Once students have
• Licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and
completed their training, we again call on our network of employer
College Registration, License No. C-662.
relationships to support students in securing a job in their chosen profession.
• Member, Tennessee Association of Independent Colleges and Schools.
Throughout our students’ preparation, we endeavor to meet the highest • Eligible to participate in the student financial assistance programs
practicable standards, and our faculty, equipment, and facilities reflect that authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
commitment. We strive for superior outcomes in student satisfaction, • Approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons under the
program completion and, most importantly, career placement. provisions of Title 38, United States Code for some programs.
Concorde prepares committed students for successful employment in a Southaven, Mississippi
rewarding healthcare profession through high-caliber training, real-world
• Concorde Career College–Southaven is accredited by the Commission
experience, and student-centered support.
of the Council on Occupational Education (COE), 7840 Roswell Road,
We are Concorde Career College and this is Our Mission. Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, Telephone: 770-396-
3898/FAX: [phone], www.council.org.
Values • Licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and
College Registration, Certificate No. C-674.
The five core values at Concorde are: • Concorde Career College, Southaven, Miss., is authorized by the
• Integrity Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be
• Respect for the Individual renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum
• Customer Service standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices,
• Teamwork health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
• Achievement • Eligible to participate in the student financial assistance programs
authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Governing Body
Programmatic Accreditations
Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., and its subsidiaries, 5800 Foxridge Drive,
Suite 500, Mission, KS 66202-2336, is a national network of proprietary Memphis, Tennessee
schools offering training in allied health occupations. Concorde is owned by a Dental Assisting Diploma Program
private equity firm, Liberty Partners. For students who started in the diploma program in Dental Assisting prior to
February 26, 2018, the program is accredited by the Commission on Dental
Corporate officers and Board of Directors are listed in the catalog addendum.
Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval
This catalog is a consolidated publication for all Concorde Career Colleges with reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting
located within the states of Tennessee and Mississippi. Information body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The
contained in this catalog is true and correct. Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at [phone] or
at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web
address is: www.ada.org/coda.

For students who started in the Dental Assisting diploma program after
Lee H. Jones, Campus President February 26, 2018, the program is accredited by the Dental Board, State of
Concorde Career College—Memphis, Tennessee Tennessee Health Related Boards, 665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor,
Concorde Career College—Southaven, Mississippi Nashville, TN 37243; 615-532-5073; 1-800-778-4123.
Dental Hygiene Program
The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval
Chris Burgio, Campus Director
with reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting
Concorde Career College—Southaven, Mississippi
body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The
Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at [phone] or

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at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG),
address is: www.ada.org/coda. 1711 Frank Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560; 252-626-3238; www.coapsg.org.
Health Information Management Program Radiologic Technology Program
The Associate Degree Health Information Management Program is in The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint
Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
(CAHIIM). Therefore, students are not currently eligible to sit for the RHIT (JRCERT): 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; 312-
certification exam. 704-5300; www.jrcert.org.
Massage Therapy Program Respiratory Therapy Program
The Massage Therapy program is approved by the Massage Therapy Board, The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on
State of Tennessee Health Related Boards. Massage Therapy Board, State of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Commission on Accreditation for
Tennessee Health Related Boards: 665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor, Respiratory Care: 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX, 76021-4244; 817-283-
Nashville, TN 37243; 615-253-2111; 1-800-778-4123. 2835; www.coarc.com.
Medical Laboratory Technician Program Surgical Technology Diploma Program
The Medical Laboratory Technician program is licensed by the State of The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on
Tennessee, Department of Health, Division of Health Licensure and Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org), 25400
Regulation, Office of Health Related Boards. The program has been awarded U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763; 727-210-2350, upon
the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in
Initial Accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 6 West Dry Creek
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Circle, Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120; 303-694-9262; www.arcstsa.org. The
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS): 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL program has been placed on Probationary Accreditation as of May 18, 2018.
60018; 773-714-8880; www.naacls.org.
Southaven, Mississippi
Nursing Program
Massage Therapy Program
The Nursing program has full approval by the Tennessee Board of Nursing,
The Massage Therapy program is nonconditionally licensed by the Mississippi
Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Health Licensure and
State Board of Massage Therapy, License No. 1311. Mississippi State Board of
Regulation, Division of Health Related Boards. Tennessee Board of Nursing,
Massage Therapy: P.O. Box 20, Morton, MS 39117; 601-732-6038;
Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Health Licensure and
www.msbmt.state.ms.us/msbmt/web.nsf. The Massage Therapy program is
Regulation, Division of Health Related Boards: 665 Mainstream Drive,
also approved by the Massage Therapy Board, State of Tennessee Health
Nashville, TN 37243; Tennessee.gov/health.
Related Boards, 665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243; 615-
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 253-2111; 1-800-778-4123.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the Campus Facilities
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The Accreditation
Memphis, Tennessee
Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE): 4720 Montgomery
Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449; ACOTE c/o AOTA: 301-652- The campus occupies approximately 68,322 square feet of space on the first
AOTA; www.acoteonline.org; email: [email protected]. floor of Clark Tower. The campus contains classrooms, laboratories,
administrative offices, a staff and faculty lounge, a resource center for
Pharmacy Technician Program
students, reception area, restroom facilities, and a student lounge.
The Pharmacy Technician program is accredited by the American
Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). American Society of Health- Southaven, Mississippi
System Pharmacists (ASHP): 4500 East-West Highway, Suite 900, Bethesda,
The campus occupies approximately 10,000 square feet of space. The
MD 20814; 866-279-0681.
campus contains classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, a staff and
faculty lounge, a resource center for students, reception area, restroom
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
facilities, and a student lounge.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: General Facilities
703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: Among the various classrooms, laboratories, and other facilities provided for
http://www.capteonline.org. The program’s current status is probationary students are (varies by campus/program):
accreditation; for more information see
http://www.capteonline.org/WhatWeDo/RecentActions/PublicDisclosureNot • A dental laboratory equipped with dental operatories, dental
ices/. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 901- x-ray units, amalgamator, light curing unit, and teaching and
761-9494 or email [email protected]. x-ray mannequins;
• Medical laboratories equipped with examining tables, privacy screens,
Polysomnographic Technology Program and microscope benches;
The Polysomnographic Technology program has been awarded initial • A nursing skills laboratory, including hospital beds, bed trays, and
accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education IV stands;
Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL • A medical laboratory technician lab is fully equipped with
33763; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org, as recommended by the Committee analyzers, including: chemistry, hematology, coagulation,

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urinalysis/body fluids, immunohematology (blood banking), radiography units, a panoramic x-ray unit, and 12 fully equipped operatories.
microbiology, and immunology/serology analyzers. Also, the program Students learn various technical skills in the lab before treating a patient.
will utilize autoclaves, centrifuge, and other various, necessary Some special equipment included are lathes, model trimmers, intraoral
laboratory equipment; cameras, both digital and traditional x-rays, autoclaves, and automatic
• An occupational therapy laboratory space that replicates an apartment processors. Mannequins are used for instrument skill and instruction.
setting in order to have students practice various life skill functions; Personal computers with appropriate software are also used for the benefit
• A physical therapist assistant laboratory equipped with the tools of the student.
necessary for students to learn proper treatment techniques for
patients with a variety of diagnoses; Health Information Management Program
• A radiography lab equipped with a diagnostic radiography unit
Students have access to computer labs with Microsoft Office and VLAB
and table;
Software installed and other miscellaneous teaching aids.
• A respiratory laboratory equipped with therapeutic equipment;
• Surgical technology labs with a simulated operating room and
Massage Therapy Program
scrub area;
• A Learning Resource Center (LRC) that is open to all students from 8:00 Students have access to massage tables, portable massage tables, massage
a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Audiovisual equipment, Internet-accessible chairs, drapings composed of fitted and flat sheets, various foam pads,
computers, and a collection of resource materials are available. The massage lotions and creams, various videos, and other teaching materials.
center is designed to accommodate 16 users and is furnished with
tables and chairs for maximum comfort. Students and staff members Medical Assistant Program
may obtain membership applications for other Memphis-area libraries
This program provides stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, examination
in the resource center.
and treatment tables, autoclaves, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes,
Students will be held responsible and accountable for books and other electrocardiograph machines, microscopes, centrifuges, phlebotomy chairs,
items belonging to Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., and the LRC. Once a teaching mannequins, and miscellaneous teaching aids.
book, or other item, is borrowed from the LRC by a student, it becomes
the responsibility of the receiver (student) to maintain the Medical Laboratory Technician Program
integrity/condition of the book and return the item within three
The Medical Laboratory Technician program lab is fully equipped with
business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays). Students
analyzers, including: chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis/
who have checked out a book from the LRC will have three business
body fluids, immunohematology (blood banking), microbiology, and
days to use the item in its educational capacity. If the book is needed
immunology/serology analyzers. Also, the program will utilize autoclaves,
for longer than the three-day checkout, it may be rechecked at the
centrifuge, and other various, necessary laboratory equipment.
discretion of the LRC Coordinator. If the book is then not returned
within the three-day period, a charge of $.50 per day will be assessed. If
Medical Office Professional Program
the student loses the book, the student will be responsible for paying
the original list price for the lost book. If the student damages the book, This program utilizes personal computers, printers, electronic calculators,
the student can be charged a minimum of $10, up to full, original list miscellaneous software, headphones, and miscellaneous teaching aids.
price, depending on the damage and ability to reuse the book. Students
are placed on Records Hold until all LRC materials are either returned or Nursing Program
the replacement cost of any damaged or lost materials is paid.
Catheters, nasogastric tubes, needles, syringes, suction machine,
• A nonsmoking student lounge, which includes vending machines and
wheelchairs, stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, electronic thermometers,
microwaves, is available for student use.
opthalmoscope, otoscope, simulated patient units, hospital beds, teaching
mannequins and models, drug cart, hoyer lift, gurney, EKG machine, walkers,
Equipment (Varies by Campus) canes, glucometers, feeding pump, bedside commode, Noelle Maternal
Birthing simulated mannequin, and other miscellaneous equipment.
Equipment and instruments are available to instruct students in the skills
they will need in their chosen careers. Concorde students acquire knowledge
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
and technical skills through demonstrations, actual operation of equipment,
and the practice of techniques. Among the major items of equipment Assessment and treatment devices covering the lifespan of a Certified
available to Concorde students are the following (by program): Occupational Therapy Assistant’s (COTA’s) clientele are found in the
Occupational Therapy Assistant lab, featuring a furnished apartment for
Dental Assisting Program training activities of daily living (ADL). The equipment used involves fine
motor, gross motor, and perceptual motor activities for assessment and
Students have access to a completely equipped, fully functional dental
training purposes. Additional equipment includes mobility, adaptive/assistive
operatory with digital and dental x-ray units, complete darkroom facilities,
devices, splinting materials, and positioning tools. An industrial work station,
amalgamators, and teaching and x-ray mannequins. Labs are equipped with
as well as therapeutic strengthening and exercise equipment, are available in
lathes, model trimmers, bench grinders, vibrators, and miscellaneous
the lab for additional training.
teaching aids.
Pharmacy Technician Program
Dental Hygiene Program
Students have access to completely equipped, functional laboratories that
Students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program have access to a completely
include three flow hoods and two chemo-hoods. There is a gowning area
equipped and functioning dental clinic. Included in the clinical facility are four
where students may scrub and dress in appropriate attire. The retail

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laboratory is stocked with a supply of over-the-counter medications. mobile x-ray units, positioning sponges, wall-mounted chest board with grid,
Computer software for dispensing medications is available, and there is a and protective lead aprons.
separate computer laboratory in which students learn pharmacy-specific
computer skills. Respiratory Therapy Program
This program has a comprehensive laboratory equipped with oxygen devices,
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
aerosol/humidity devices, lung expansion devices (intermittent positive
Equipment includes treatment tables, electromagnetic and electrical pressure breathing machines, incentive spirometers, continuous positive
stimulation devices, biofeedback units, ultrasound, traction, thermal airway pressure machines), mechanical ventilators (respirators), airway
modalities and adaptive equipment. Therapeutic exercise equipment maintenance devices (suction machines, intubation tools, artificial airways),
includes a treadmill, parallel bars, exercise balls, free weights, balance and ancillary equipment (arterial blood gas equipment, oximetry,
boards, and other devices that promote fine and gross motor skills. Assistive capnography, pulmonary function equipment, mannequins), plus a library
devices include wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and orthotics/braces. complete with respiratory and respiratory-related medical journals, texts,
Assessment equipment includes stethoscopes, goniometers, postural and audiovisual equipment.
screening boards, pulse oximeters, spirometers, and other teaching aids.
Surgical Technology Program
Polysomnographic Technology Program
This program has a lab equipped with an operating room bed, back tables,
A comprehensive laboratory equipped with digital electroencephalographic mayo stands, prep table, steam autoclave, overhead operating surgery light,
machines, continuous positive airway pressure machines with humidifiers anesthesia machine, disposable medical, and surgical supplies, kick buckets,
and masks, pulse oximetry, oxygen devices (cannulas and masks), various scrub sinks, supply storage cabinets, and other miscellaneous teaching aids.
types of recording electrodes and application tools, air pump, video
and auditory monitoring equipment, plus a library complete with Audiovisual Aids
neurodiagnostic and polysomnographic-related medical journals, texts, and
Concorde’s programs are supported with reference books, charts, field trips,
audiovisual equipment.
demonstrations, and other teaching aids. Speakers from business and
industry are used when possible to supplement classroom instruction.
Radiologic Technology Program
The Radiologic Technology program equipment includes a Digital (DR)
diagnostic x-ray unit, image receptors, image plate holders, full body
phantom, quality control test equipment, and non-energized C-arm and

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Admissions Social Security Number
Applicants for admission must possess a valid social security number.
Documentation must be provided upon request. A valid social security
number is required to be registered and/or certified by appropriate boards.
Entrance Requirements
Other documents may be required by some licensing agencies.
Prospective students are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing
an Enrollment Agreement.
Foreign Students
The school reserves the right to reject applicants and/or rescind eligibility for
Applicants indicating that they graduated from a foreign high school and
an applicant to begin classes if all general and selective admissions
have the equivalent of a U.S. secondary education must present original
requirements are not successfully completed within the required timeframe.
credentials (diploma, transcript, etc.). In addition, documentation from
Admission to any one program does not automatically qualify a student for foreign countries must be translated and certified to be at least the
admission into any other program. If a student wishes to apply to another equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.
program in the future, the individual must independently meet all the
admissions requirements in place for that program at the time of the future Foreign Transcripts
enrollment. The student will also be subject to all selection procedures in
Coursework taken at a foreign institution (excluding secondary school
place for admittance into the other program. Admittance into the other
documents that are in English and are recognized by the U.S. Department of
program is not guaranteed.
Education) must be evaluated for equivalence to coursework taken at a
United States institution. Concorde only accepts for consideration the
General Admissions Requirements evaluations of foreign coursework conducted by agencies approved by the
The following items must be successfully completed prior to enrollment and National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association
prior to being eligible to sit in class: of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), which charge applicants
directly for these services. Listings of approved agencies can be found at:
• Personal interview and campus tour
• Completion of all admissions documentation, including but not limited • www.naces.org
to the Enrollment Agreement and disclosures • www.aice-eval.org
• Completion and passage of applicable entrance assessments
Document Integrity
• Acceptable proof of graduation from an institution providing secondary
education or the equivalent of such graduation. A valid institution is Any forged/altered academic document, foreign or domestic, submitted by a
one that is recognized as a provider of education by the U.S. prospective student will be retained as property of the Institution and will
Department of Education. (1) not be returned to the prospective student. The student will not be
(1) Acceptable documentation of high school graduation must be received considered for admission.
by the Institution no later than 7 calendar days after the scheduled
start date. It is the student’s responsibility to provide acceptable If a student is currently attending, and the Institution becomes aware of a
documentation of high school graduation or its equivalency, as well as forged credential, the following applies:
any additional documentation that may be needed to support the
• If the forged document was used to admit the student, and the
validity of the documentation. Any student who does not provide valid
absence of that credential would make the student inadmissible, the
documentation of high school graduation or its equivalent within this
student will be dismissed from the Institution with no earned credits
timeframe will be unregistered from all classes and his or her program
awarded; or
of study.
• If the forged document was used to gain transfer credit, the student
Prospective students may be conditionally accepted contingent upon will be dismissed from the Institution and any transfer credit already
satisfaction of all admissions requirements and receipt of supporting awarded from the forged credential will be removed.
documentation no later than the first scheduled day of class.
Personal Interview
Admission to Concorde is open to all applicants who will be 18 years of age at
the time the clinical/externship portion of their program begins (as The school requires a personal, on-campus interview with each applicant
applicable). A parent, legal guardian, or spouse of legal age must co-sign the prior to acceptance into any program. The school encourages parents or
Enrollment Agreement for applicants under 18. spouses to attend the interview. This gives applicants and their families the
opportunity to see the campus’s equipment and facilities and to ask specific
A health certificate, immunization records, and the results of certain tests questions relating to the school, the curriculum, and the career training
may be required for some programs. being considered. The personal interview also gives the school the
opportunity to meet prospective students and evaluate their qualifications
Applicants must be able to read, speak, and write in English.
and aptitude. Certain programs may also require an interview with the
Please refer to the “Financial Information” section of this catalog for program director prior to enrollment.
information on additional requirements applicable to tuition financing.

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Acceptance by the School Entrance Assessment Requirements
For Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Prospective students applying for admission who are high school graduates
Office Professional and Pharmacy Technician programs, available seats are or hold a GED must meet the minimum assessment scores as follows:
filled on a first-come-first-served basis once all entrance requirements have
Wonderlic SLE HESI A2
been fulfilled.
Dental Assisting Diploma 8 N/A
For all other programs, once all entrance requirements have been Dental Assisting Degree 17 65
Dental Hygiene 20 70
completed, the applicant will be placed on a waitlist.
Health Information Management 15 60
Massage Therapy 8 N/A
Student Orientation
Medical Assistant Diploma 8 N/A
Prior to beginning classes, all new students attend an orientation program. Medical Assisting Degree 17 65
Medical Laboratory Technician 15 65
Orientation facilitates a successful transition into Concorde; therefore,
Medical Office Professional Diploma 8 N/A
attendance for new students is imperative regardless of prior college
Medical Office Professional Degree 17 65
experience. At orientation, students are acquainted with the campus,
Nursing 21 75
administrative staff, faculty and their peers. Administrative departments
Occupational Therapy Assistant 18 70
explain ways in which they assist students and clarify students’ rights and
Pharmacy Technician Diploma 14 N/A
responsibilities. In the event a student is unable to attend orientation, Pharmacy Technician Degree 17 65
Student Affairs will meet with the student during the first week of class to Physical Therapist Assistant 18 70
ensure all relevant information is reviewed with him/her. Polysomnographic Technology 16 N/A
Radiologic Technology 19 70
Waitlists Respiratory Therapy 17 70
Surgical Technology Diploma or Degree 17 65
Concorde limits the number of students who are accepted for admission to
its programs to maintain optimum faculty to student ratios and ensure
Applicants for all programs may attempt the Wonderlic a total of three times
appropriate clinical opportunity for all students. Once all applicants are and, when required, the Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) A2 entrance
processed, those placed on the waitlist will be ranked using a rubric.
assessment a total of two times. If the minimum score is not met, the
The rubric is a points-based assessment, with points awarded based on applicant must wait six (6) months before retesting.
applicant success in the following components: Clinical entrance assessment,
interview with department personnel, and financial readiness. All previously completed HESI assessments from Concorde or another
institution will be accepted at Concorde’s approved acceptable minimum
Alternates scores if completed within two years of enrollment. In addition, assessments
from other institutions must not have been taken within 30 days of enrollment.
Depending on circumstances, students may be conditionally accepted into
certain programs as an Alternate Student. Alternates are chosen based on the
A valid U.S. government-issued photo identification card is required for all
rank order of the waitlist. Waitlist applicants selected as an alternate must
entrance assessments.
attend orientation and all classes scheduled in the first seven calendar days.
Alternates are subject to the requirements of the school catalog, including
The Wonderlic SLE requirement may be waived upon receipt of
attendance, behavior, dress code, and classroom assignments.
documentation of any of the following:
Should space become available within the seven days, alternates have the
opportunity to be accepted as regular students. If not formally accepted as • SAT score of 1300 or above achieved within five years of the date of
regular students during the seven days, alternates will not be able to attend application to Concorde.
further classes. If not accepted as regular students, alternates will not incur • ACT score of 19 or above achieved within five years of the date of
any tuition charges. Alternates may be charged for books and equipment not application to Concorde.
returned in accordance with the requirements of the school catalog and the • All applicants, including reentry students and former graduates, are
Enrollment Agreement. Alternates not accepted as regular students have the exempt from Wonderlic SLE testing if they can provide official proof of
option of transferring their enrollment to a future start date or canceling it. earning an Associate’s or higher degree that was taught in the English
language. Applicants will still be required to take the HESI if applicable.
Retesting for Waitlist Students • Official proof of successfully passing the Wonderlic SLE within the last
two years at the current required score.
Prospective students who are placed on a waitlist for any program may
retest for a higher score at their own expense. Contact the Director of
Clinical Programs
Admissions for further information.
Prospective clinical students will sit for the Wonderlic SLE. Prospective
students applying for clinical programs that lead to board exams and/or
licensure who meet the initial Wonderlic SLE acceptable minimum score will
be required to take the HESI. Candidates for these programs must achieve
the minimum composite score to move forward in the admissions process.

Those meeting the Wonderlic SLE minimum score requirement and HESI
minimum score requirement will be placed on a waitlist, if applicable. The list
will be sorted high to low based on the current waitlist criteria. Students will

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