Welcome to the Institute of Medical and Business Careers
Institute of Medical and Business Careers (IMBC) is dedicated to the preparation
of men and women in occupational skills necessary to qualify them for entry into
their chosen career. Programs at the school provide a combination of clinical training
and classroom instruction to develop the abilities of its students for a successful
career.
IMBC's Objectives are:
- To provide the student useful knowledge for his/her specific career goals with emphasis
on “hands-on’’ experience.
- To encourage students to accept responsibility for their own actions and career
advancement.
- To make students aware of the reality and competitiveness of the business world
for which they wish to enter.
- To provide a faculty and staff who are dedicated to fulfilling the educational goals
of IMBC and its students.
- To provide a supportive environment (physical plant and resources) through the administration
and faculty to accomplish the educational goals of IMBC.
The most important prerequisites for enrollment are good attitude and initiative.
Institute of Medical and Business Careers philosophy and objectives are to combine
these attributes with the school’s programs to help individuals toward a career
of their choice to compete in the “working world” society. Institute of Medical
and Business Careers will provide the necessary facilities, equipment, and professional
educators who will enhance a productive learning experience.
History
The Institute of Medical Careers (IMC) was founded in 1995 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Institute of Medical and Business Careers is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools. In 2006, IMC received
national accreditation status from the Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools
(ABHES).
The Institute of Medical and Business Careers offers both two year, Associate in Specialized
Business and Technology Degrees as well as Diploma programs in various allied health, trades
and business fields. Students can graduate in 7-9 months and can be job ready.
Courses at the Institute of Medical and Business Careers are designed so that a motivated individual
who has at least a high school education or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) can
successfully complete the courses. Courses are taught at a step-by-step progressive
level from beginning to advanced. Class sizes are limited at the Institute of Medical
Careers to allow a close relationship between the student and the instructor.
Accreditation
The Institute of Medical and Business Careers is accredited by the Accreditation
Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Accreditation by ABHES signifies that
the institution has met the eligibility criteria and evaluation standards of ABHES
evidenced during its most recent on-site review and continues to comply with the
policies and procedures for maintenance of accreditation as established by ABHES.