Glendale Career College

Glendale Career College

"Create a Better Life"
Type	Private
Industry	For-Profit Education
Successor	Mitchell Fuerst
Founded	1946
Founder	Dr. Byron Prout
Headquarters	Glendale, California, United States of America
Number of locations	One (1) Location: Glendale
Website	www.glendalecareer.com

Glendale Career College is a private, for-profit postsecondary college. Glendale Career College offers diploma, associate degree and certification programs at its main campus in Glendale, California of Los Angeles County. Glendale Career College was established in 1946 by Dr. Byron Prout. It is now owned and operated by the Fuerst family of Success Education Colleges.^[1]

History

Originally established in 1946 by Dr. Byron Prout, under the name Glendale College of Business, the school has broadened its services to include programs for medical professions. It was most recently acquired by Success Education Colleges in 2008 for an undisclosed amount.^[1]

Programs

Glendale Career College offers a variety of programs in the allied health fields. Programs available for students include:^[2]

• Central Service Instrument Technician
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Surgical Technologist
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing
• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Professional Fitness Trainer

Accreditation

Glendale Career College is accredited with the following organizations:^[3]

• Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).^[4]

• Surgical Technology programs at Glendale Career College are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).^[5]

• Vocational Nursing programs at Glendale Career College are approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).^[6]

Locations

Glendale Career College is located off of California State Highway 134 in Glendale, California. The campus has laboratories and lecture rooms. Equipment provided is similar to the equipment that students will use in the field. The campus' physical address is located at: 240 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91203^[7]

References

1. "College to Ask for Exemption". Glendale News-Press. Retrieved 18 July 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
2. "Glendale Career College Programs". Glendale Career College. Retrieved 18 July 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
3. "Glendale Career College Accreditations". Glendale Career College. Retrieved 18 July 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
4. "Directory of Institutions and Programs". Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. Retrieved 18 July 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
5. "Find an Accredited Program". Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Retrieved 13 June 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
6. "California Approved Schools". Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
7. "Glendale Career College Location". Glendale Career College. Retrieved 18 July 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)

Coordinates: 34°8′58.9″N 118°15′16.85″W / 34.149694°N 118.2546806°W