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About Missouri College
Missouri College was founded in 1963 to help fill the need for trained professionals in dental and medical offices in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Over the years, our programs have evolved to keep pace with the demands of the marketplace and the needs of employers. In addition to the dental and healthcare programs offered, we have added programs in the areas of Business Administration and Massage Therapy.
Quality Programs, Quality Instructors
All of our classes are taught by working professionals that provide the insight and real world experience students will need to compete in the marketplace today. At Missouri College, we limit class size in order to provide the focused attention our students deserve. We believe this enriches your educational experience and helps you get the most of your Missouri College education. Classes are stimulating exchanges led by some of the brightest minds in education and business, and just like the real world, you'll share ideas and solve problems – together.
Short-Term Learning
At Missouri College, we offer short-term, professional programs that can help prepare our graduates in the marketplace. In as little as 9 months, students can be well on their way to pursuing the career they’ve always wanted. Visit our program page and see which program is right for you!
Institutional Mission
Missouri College is a provider of future-focused education in a supportive learning environment, assisting student with career opportunities while being student centered and responsive to employment trends.
Vision Statement
Missouri College is a premier educational leader recognized as a dynamic and innovative institution with focus and flexibility.
Accreditation and Certification
Accreditation is a voluntary process which may be undertaken by schools to demonstrate compliance with specific standards designed to indicate a level of education quality. Missouri College is institutionally accredited (accredited in total) by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools of Colleges (ACCSC), an independent accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (DOE). This indicates that Missouri College substantially meets or exceeds the stated criteria of education quality established by ACCSC and approved by the DOE. This recognition of institutional accreditation by ACCSC entitles Missouri College to offer Title IV Financial Assistance to students who qualify.
An additional form of accreditation that a school may undertake to obtain is a specific, individual accreditation of certain programs (programmatic accreditation). Institutional accreditation is not the same as or a substitution for programmatic accreditation. Although programmatic accreditation is not required for employment in many cases, the existence of programmatic accreditation is a further indication that a program meets the standards of the profession, and may therefore indirectly enhance employment opportunities. Also, in some cases, programmatic accreditation will allow the graduates of the accredited program to sit for some credentialing exams immediately upon graduation without any requirement of work experience.
The Dental Hygiene program at Missouri College is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and has been granted the accreditation status of initial accreditation. Therefore, graduates of Missouri College’s Dental Hygiene program are eligible take the National Board Licensure Examination upon graduation. This credential is a nationally recognized voluntary licensure that enhances employment and career opportunities.
Graduates of the Health Information Management program are encouraged to take certification examinations given by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC). These certification examinations are voluntary but obtaining these certifications may enhance employment opportunities. Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination offered by AHIMA and the Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-Apprentice) examinations offered by AAPC upon graduation. Graduates may apply for the official CPC credential after completing at least two years of coding experience after graduation as defined by AAPC. Other exams offered by these agencies may require significant additional work experience and/or graduation from a program accredited by AHIMA. The Health Information Management program is not programmatically accredited and the program’s graduates are not eligible to apply for some other exams, specifically the RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) and RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) examinations offered by AHIMA. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Missouri College but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Missouri College cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification exams at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
The Medical Assistant program at Missouri College is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Therefore, graduates of the program are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examinations offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Graduates are able to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT). These credentials are nationally recognized voluntary certifications that could enhance employment opportunities. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Missouri College but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Missouri College cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification or registration exams at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
Graduates of our Massage Therapy program in St. Louis are encouraged to take the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) certification exam. This credential is a nationally recognized voluntary certification that could enhance employment opportunities or income potential, and may be required to practice in a particular state. Certification requirements for taking and passing this examination are not controlled by Missouri College but by outside agencies and are subject to change without notice. Missouri College cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take this certification exam, or any other certification exam, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
The Dental Assistant program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA). Therefore, graduates of Missouri College’s Dental Assisting program are eligible for and encouraged to take the certification exam offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) upon graduation. This credential is a nationally recognized voluntary certification that could enhance employment opportunities. Only graduates of ADA-accredited dental assisting programs are eligible to take this exam upon graduation. However, certification requirements for taking and passing this examination are not controlled by Missouri College but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Missouri College cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take this certification exam, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
Missouri College
Whether you are a current healthcare professional looking to take your career to the next level or a motivated individual focused on pursuing a new direction, we are here to offer you the short-term programs and hands-on training you need to achieve your goals.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts Completion Programs
Whether you are a current healthcare professional looking to take your career to the next level or a motivated individual focused on pursuing a new direction, we are here to offer you the short-term programs and hands-on training you need to pursue your goals.
Diploma Programs
The Allied Health program is not currently enrolling students.
Missouri College – State Licensure and Registration
Dental Hygiene Licensure and/or registration requirements are controlled by the individual states and are subject to change without notice. Any person who is of good moral character and reputation and who has satisfactorily completed a course in dental hygiene in an accredited dental hygiene school may apply to the board for examination and registration as a dental hygienist in Missouri. Missouri College does not control state licensure, certification and/or registration requirements and cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to work as dental hygienists in Missouri or other states, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
Dental Assistant Licensure and/or registration requirements are controlled by the individual states and are subject to change without notice. Although Missouri does not require dental assistants to obtain state licensure or registration at this time, some states may require this. Missouri College does not control state licensure and/or registration requirements and cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to work as dental assistants in Missouri or other states, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
Massage Therapy The state of Missouri requires massage therapists to be licensed in order to practice in the state. Passage of the NCBTMB certification exam is required in order to apply for state licensure and may be required to practice in other states. Missouri College does not control state licensure in Missouri or the licensure/registration requirements in any other state. Missouri College cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to work as massage therapists in Missouri or any other state, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
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Faculty – Our small class sizes are built around education.
Graduates – Our small class sizes are built around education.
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