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Midwest Medical College • Indianapolis, IN
Studying Medical Assistant (completion in 1993)
• 7/7/2011
"Satisfaction was very minimal due to the state board testing problem. It could have been an excellent college experience if they were equipped and accredited to do the state exam instead of forcing us to incur the additional expense."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | Midwest Medical College was not fully accredited to do the state board exam and was unethical about this fact. Therefore, I would recommend that students attend a fully accredited college that provides all their needs as a one-stop school. |
| Program Reputation | 1 | The school has closed with a poor reputation status and troubles with many students and the state of Indiana about its lack of state board exam provision. If it were still open, I would not recommend it. |
| Program Quality | 3 | My school has closed due to ethical problems concerning their inability to provide state board exams at the end of training. I had to go to another school and pay for the privilege of taking the state board exam. This was not told to me when I signed up at Midwest and it cost me extra money. |
| Instruction | 5 | The instructors were well informed and taught us well. But, the lack of the state board exam was a big ethical issue for me and many of my colleagues. We felt that we did not obtain what we paid for with college loan money. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I found the work to be fairly easy, the homework was manageable, and I kept straight A's. It was medically sound, hygiene techniques were appropriate, and patient skilled care was comprehensive. The use of medical equipment, transfer techniques for the disabled, and cleaning / food preparation was sound. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The college did well providing book and hands-on learning opportunities. This was important to learn correct techniques in dealing with clients that had disabilities. The college trained us well in assisting clients with a firm but reassuring touch. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 2 | There were day and evening classes available. But, classes were not available on weekends, nights, or online. Classes did run in summer and on a quarter system. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | There were computers, access to instructors and professors, libraries, and media laboratories. Tutors and study groups were not made available by the college. But, the advisors were always available. The problem was that the college itself was not honest about the full range of accreditation available to students. |
| Social Life | 5 | There were social events and athletic opportunities available, but many of us were working parents and had no time for extracurricular activities. I could not participate, work, and raise a child. |
| Placement Services | 1 | The job search assistance and career placement services were almost non-existent. I was sent on one interview and it was for a fairly decent position. But, no further help was forthcoming and I felt the support was insufficient. I was extremely upset at having to pay for additional testing in order to actually practice in my state. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | The alumni support was rather poor. There was minimal job search assistance and follow up support on obtaining a test site for the state board exams. These support systems were guaranteed at registration, but not delivered to my satisfaction. |
Prairie Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center • Washington, IN
Studying CNA (completion in 1997)
• 12/5/2011
"They were very helpful and supportive. They offered the classes for free and actually paid me while I took them."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | If the company gets back on its feet and starts offering classes again, I would gladly recommend them. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. |
| Program Reputation | 2 | The company has gone down hill. It no longer offers CNA/HHA classes. |
| Program Quality | 9 | The classes were very small. They also held classes during the day 8-3 from Mon-Fri which helped out a lot. |
| Instruction | 9 | All information was given in a manner that was easily understood. Extra help was available if needed. |
| How Difficult | 5 | The challenge with this was pretty low. It was basic common sense for the most part. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We learned from the books for the first part of class. After lunch we would do more hands on things. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They held classes during the week. The hours were normal business hours. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | They offered extra help when needed. They also had other CNA/HHA on staff to shadow and ask questions. |
| Social Life | 1 | We had no teams. There was no school spirt of any kind. |
| Placement Services | 10 | I had a job with this company before I completed the classes. They offered me a raise after completion of the classes. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | The company offers no support. It also has no "alumni,” so to speak. |
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