Ohio Institute Of Photography And Technology

Highlights

• Providing education since 1971
• Externships provide experience and opportunities for networking
• Individual tutoring
• Programs emphasize hands-on training
• Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

About the School

Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology is owned by Kaplan Higher Education. Kaplan is one of the world's largest private educators, serving one million students annually in the US and other countries. The institute offers career-focused associate degrees and diplomas in photography, healthcare, graphic design and criminal justice. The programs emphasize hands-on training. The school offers a library and computer labs.

Academic Programs

A selection of the institute's programs is shown below:

• Medical Assistant Diploma – Graduates of the program are prepared for entry-level jobs in the healthcare field. The curriculum provides a broad understanding of the basics of medical assisting. An externship at a medical office is part of the program.
• Pharmacy Technicians Diploma – Students are trained to transcribe doctor's orders and hospital charts, select drug products, prepare medications for dispensing and other tasks. Training is also provided in quality management procedures and security measures. The program includes an externship.
• Photographic Technology Associate Degree – Students may select a specialty in commercial photography, portrait photography or choose general applied photography. The program emphasizes hands-on learning.
• Criminal Justice Associate Degree – The program's goal is to prepare students for a variety of entry-level jobs in the field of criminal justice. Hands-on training with a firearm simulator provides students the opportunity to experience hundreds of simulated real-world law enforcement situations. Training is also provided in criminology, private security, juvenile delinquency and police operations.
• Medical Office Management Associate Degree – Provides a strong foundation in the clinical, communications and administrative aspects of medical office management. An externship at a medical office provides experience.
• Computer Support Technician Diploma – The program combines lectures, group discussions and hands-on training. The curriculum reviews computer programs, software and hardware and network systems. Students are prepared for entry-level jobs as desktop support technicians, computer lab coordinators, help desk specialists, office systems support and other jobs.

Learning Options

• Students may select from day and evening courses
• Classes are taught on-campus

Faculty

The school notes that its experienced instructors have expertise in their field of teaching.

Student Life

The campus typically has less than 1000 students. The student population has more women than men. Career Services department representatives provide career planning assistance. Representatives also assist graduates in finding job opportunities and they help students find part-time employment. In addition, each student has an academic advisor who helps ensure the student is properly progressing toward achieving a degree.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Candidates must have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Federal, state and local grants and loans are available for qualified students. The Financial Aid office representatives help students find financial aid opportunities.