Salter School is a for-profit vocational school with locations in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Malden, Massachusetts and Fall River, Massachusetts, operated as a component of the Premier Education Group. Salter School grew from the Salter Secretarial School established in Massachusetts in 1937. As its academic and business reputation grew, the Salter School moved locations and removed "secretarial" from the title in 1981. Salter School also introduced expanded career programs.
In 1984 and 1985, the Salter School established two accredited career training programs. In 1995, the Salter School added its Medical Assistant program. In 2000, Medical Billing and Coding (Health Claims Specialist). It later added Massage Therapy, Paralegal and additional programs. Salter School also added new campuses and a sister college called Salter College.
Salter School focuses on a hands-on educational experience in health care and business. Nearly all of its programs offer externship opportunities.
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Enrollment controversy
The Massachusetts Attorney General brought claims against the Salter School alleging deceptive enrollment tactics. An investigation by the state government found that Salter had engaged in dubious marketing tactics and false promises to lure students into its health-related training programs. Salter, together with its sister college Salter College, settled the claims in 2014 for $3.75 million.
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Campus locations
- New Bedford, Massachusetts
- Tewksbury, Massachusetts
- Malden, Massachusetts
- Fall River, Massachusetts
Programs
- Medical Assistant
- Massage Therapy
- Health Claims Specialist
- Paralegal
- Legal Office Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
Accreditation
Salter School is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
References
External links
- Salter School Official Website
Source of article : Wikipedia
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