Branford Hall Career Institute

Highlights

• Specialized career programs
• Provides externships for additional practical experience
• Career services offers employment referrals to graduates
• Accreditation given by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

About the School

Branford Hall Career Institute has been offering career-focused training for over 40 years. Curriculums are provided in the subjects of Business, Medical, Health Claims, Computer and Legal. The programs available vary by campus. The school's objective is to offer the skills currently in demand by businesses.

Academic Programs

The school's program areas vary by location and include:

• Medical Assistant Training – Offers a broad background in the field of medical assisting. The program's externships provide students real-world experience.
• Health Claims Specialist – Provides the essential knowledge required to process insurance claims, including basic terminology, working with insurance forms as well as diagnostic and procedural codes. Students are prepared for entry-level jobs in the health claims field.
• Massage Therapy – Offers classical and advanced therapeutic massage skills. Hands-on training is emphasized. The curriculum also reviews various aspects of business.
• Paralegal – A comprehensive program offering training in various subjects such as assisting lawyers in preparing for closings, collaborating in the preparation of legal documents, organizing and tracking files, assisting lawyers during trials and other topics.
• Computer Information Technology – Offers basic knowledge and skills in network technologies and computer applications. Wireless technologies, computer security and forensics as well as systems support are part of the curriculum.
• Culinary Arts – This program includes hands-on training at a four-star restaurant and includes study of: food preparation, food and nutrition science, front-of-house business, back-of-house operations, international cuisines, computer applications, bakeshop, beverages, spa cuisines, and more.
• HVAC – Students work with current tools, equipment and technologies and work with teachers that have the appropriate industry experiences.

Learning Options

• Provides day and evening classes
• On-campus teaching

Faculty

Instructors are chosen based on real-world experience and academic qualifications.

Student Life

The majority of the campuses have an enrollment of about 400. Women are the majority at most of the schools. The vast majority of students are in-state residents. Employment referrals and job search strategies are offered by the Career Services Department.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions representatives assist students in selecting the appropriate career. Financial aid personnel provide assistance in creating a financial aid package. Federal aid and in-house financing are available.