Dear valued partner,

With some recent media attention on the college, I want to take a moment to reassure you that our healthcare programs are operating in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

Our mission is to provide students with the comprehensive experience they need to support our local healthcare organizations with highly skilled and compassionate care. As a result, our top priority is to ensure each of our programs is in compliance and good standing with all requirements.

- Miami-Jacobs Career College is accredited through the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and approved by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools.

- The Ohio Board of Nursing granted the Practical Nursing program at Miami-Jacobs Career College Conditional Approval. Conditional Approval is the standard approval level for all new Nursing programs.

- CAAHEP (the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), accredits our Surgical Technology and Medical Assisting programs.

- The State Board of Respiratory Care has approved the Respiratory Therapy program. CoARC (the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) has granted the Respiratory Care program at Miami-Jacobs Career College a Letter of Review. The Letter of Review is the status of all new Respiratory Therapy programs until a site visit has been completed. We have a site visit scheduled for summer 2008.

- The State Medical Board has approved the Massage Therapy program.

- The State Dental Board has approved the Radiology Class within the Dental Assisting program.

Just as important as the technical skills required, we take great care in coaching our students on compassionate bedside manner as part of our curriculum. As you know, the demand for quality healthcare professionals is growing and we want our graduates to not only have the knowledge and technical skills needed, but also the soft skills – the communications skills – in order to deliver compassionate care to our community.

Miami-Jacobs is a place where students can shine and improve their job readiness. I want to thank you, as a valued partner, for your continued support of our programs and students, and your dedication to make our community a better place.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve each of you and look forward to working with you into the future.

If you ever have any questions, please contact me at any time at 937-461-5174.

Sincerely,

Darlene Waite President

Miami-Jacobs Career College was founded in the 1860’s and built its reputation on helping students achieve a better life through a new career. Program offerings include:  Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Management, Massage Therapy, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology.