TESST College Of Technology

Highlights

• Over 50 years of career training
• Curriculums provide job-specific knowledge
• Externships available for some programs
• Refresher courses for graduates at no extra cost
• Owned by Kaplan Higher Education corporation
• Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology

About the School

TESST College of Technology was founded in 1957 as an electronics training school known as TESST Technology Institute. The college is now owned by the Kaplan Higher Education, one of the world's largest private educational providers with one million students every year across the United States and abroad.

TESST College provides career-focused associate degrees and certificates in the areas of healthcare, computers and technology, legal, and professional trades. The programs available may vary by campus. According to the college, the curriculums are designed to meet the needs of employers.

Academic Programs

TESST offers a wide range of training options for students. The curriculums are organized into the following areas:

• Computers – Study options include: business management; support technician; electronics, computing, and telecommunications technology; and network information systems and technology.
• Healthcare – Offerings include: medical assistant; medical coding and billing; and pharmacy technician.
• Legal Studies – A Criminal Justice degree program is available.
• Professional – Includes programs for: electrician; Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD); and refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning.

Below are more details for several of TESST's specific programs:

The college offers numerous education programs including:

• Electrician – Offers the basics of electricity and its practical applications. Students are trained in commercial, industrial and residential wiring and transformer installations and service requirements. Students are prepared for entry-level electrician jobs.
• Medical Assistant – The program provides training in areas such as EKG's, vital signs and injections. Basic accounting procedures and charting and documentation are also part of the program. Graduates have the opportunity to take the Registered Medical Assistant exam. The program also includes an externship.
• Pharmacy Technician – The program offers training in a variety of tasks including selecting drug products, dispensing and labeling drugs, transcribing doctors' orders and hospital charts. Also, students gain experience through an externship.
• Criminal Justice – Offers a solid foundation in law enforcement, private security and corrections. Graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs.
• Computer Support Technician – Enrollees are offered the knowledge and skills to provide administration, maintenance and support for computer systems and networks. The curriculum also includes a thorough review of computer hardware and software.
• Electronics, Computer and Telecommunications Technology – Offers electronics technology principles along with component repair and logical troubleshooting techniques. Students are prepared for the Certified Electronics Technician exam and A+ certification.
• Network Information Systems – Offers a comprehensive review of operating systems, software and hardware and other topics. Enrollees are provided the skills and knowledge to seek employment in network operations and computer technical support.

Learning Options

• The school provides flexible education programs
• The curriculums offer small class sizes

Faculty

The instructors have experience in their teaching field and offer industry knowledge to their students.

Student Life

The student population varies by campus with some having s few hundred enrollees while others over a thousand students. The college provides refresher courses to alumni at no additional cost. Career placement assistance is also provided to the students.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students are required to have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. However, for some of the curriculums, applicants will be admitted by passing a basic competency test. In addition, the Financial Aid Office offers students assistance in creating a financial aid package.