Richmond School Of Health And Technology
Location and Contact Information
1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 320Richmond, VA 23230
USA
Main Tel: (804) 288-1000
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Richmond School of Health and Technology, located in Richmond, Virginia, was established in 1997 by Margaret Knight. The college operates a branch campus in Chester as well. The college offers career-oriented technical training courses specifically related to the field of allied health services.
RSHT offers students programs leading to diploma and assistant degree in a number of health services related areas, including practical nursing, medical assistance, surgical technology, pharmacy technology, massage therapy and radiological technology. The college also offers evening classes.
RSHT’s student services facility offers job placement assistance to its recent graduates. The college also offers financial aid to its needy and eligible students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Continuous.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Richmond School Of Health And Technology participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 85% | $3,007 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 85% | $3,007 |
| Pell Grant | 85% | $2,933 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $310 |
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 100% | $4,219 |
| Federal Loan | 100% | $4,166 |
| Other Loan | 2% | $2,428 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Richmond School Of Health And Technology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The College of Office Technology | Chicago, IL | 365 |
| 2 | Americare School of Nursing | Fern Park, FL | 348 |
| 3 | ATS Institute of Technology | Highland Heights, OH | 438 |
| 4 | Delta College of Arts & Technology | Baton Rouge, LA | 317 |
| 5 | Casa Loma College-Van Nuys | Van Nuys, CA | 675 |
| 6 | Career Networks Institute | Orange, CA | 609 |
| 7 | Medvance Institute-Miami | Miami, FL | 314 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 94 | 5 |
| Associate | 77 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Student enrollment was 440 in 2009-2010 (1,224 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 33% of the student body. About 21% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage