Programs in dental hygiene and
sonography added in Florida and
California
OVERLAND
PARK, Kan., Dec. 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges today
announced the launch of additional program offerings in dental
hygiene and sonography, accelerating the institution's efforts
to address the growing demand for allied health professionals.
Concorde is the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute,
Inc. ("UTI")
"Expanding our programs across existing campus footprints is a
key focus of UTI's growth, diversification, and optimization
strategy," said Kevin Prehn,
president of Concorde Career Colleges. "At Concorde, the addition
of these healthcare programs further bolsters our relationships
with local dental partners and hospital affiliates who are seeking
to fill these in-demand roles."
The programs include:
- Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Program in Jacksonville, Fla.
- Cardiovascular Sonography Associate of Science Degree Program
in Orlando, Fla.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Science Degree
Program in Orlando, Fla.
- Cardiovascular Sonography Associate of Science Degree Program
in San Bernardino, Calif.
Two additional Dental Hygiene programs are planned in 2024,
pending final regulatory approval.
The curriculum blends online coursework with in-person lab
instruction and clinical experience to prepare students to enter
the dental industry in as few as 17 months or the sonography
profession in as little as 20 months.1
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),
employment of diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular
technologists is projected to grow 10 percent by 2032, much faster
than the average for all occupations. California and Florida are among the states with the highest
number of sonographers in the nation.
Dental hygienists also are seeing faster than average growth.
The most recent survey of the American Dental Association's Health
Policy Institute shows that of the general practice dentists
who are recruiting for dental hygienists, 95 percent are finding it
"extremely" or "very" challenging to fill the positions. In states
like Florida, the public health
demand for dental care is even more critical. According to the U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services, over 6 million
Florida residents live in Dental
Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Less than 1 in 5
Floridians living in HPSAs have their oral care needs met.
"For the health and well-being of our communities, it's
imperative that we educate the next generation of skilled dental
hygienists who can help provide diagnostic and preventative care,"
said Prehn.
Concorde–Jacksonville's Dental Hygiene program recently received
initial programmatic accreditation by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation (CODA).2
Concorde Career Colleges was recently honored as 2023 School of
the Year by the California Association of Private Postsecondary
Schools. In addition, Concorde's Dallas campus was recently named 2023 School
of the Year and Innovator of the Year by the Career Colleges and
Schools of Texas.
1Program length may be subject to change
dependent on transfer credits and course schedule. Please refer to
current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not
guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary
amount.
2The program in dental hygiene is
accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been
granted the accreditation status of "initial accreditation." The
Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental
Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East
Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
The Commission's web address is www.coda.ada.org
About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career
Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal
Technical Institute (www.uti.edu), (NYSE: UTI), operates 17
healthcare focused campuses across eight states under the brands
Concorde Career College and Concorde Career
Institute, preparing America's next generation of health
care and dental professionals for rewarding careers. The Concorde
blended education model combines online coursework with in-person
lab classes and clinical settings. Concorde's 25 student-focused
academic programs and personalized support prepares graduates for
in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic, and
other healthcare roles. Concorde schools are accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and
the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information,
visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu, or visit us
on LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career
Colleges or on X (formerly Twitter) at @news_UTI or
@ConcordeCareer.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute,
Inc. (NYSE: UTI) (the "Company") was founded in 1965
and is a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation,
skilled trades and healthcare education programs, whose mission is
to serve students, partners, and communities by providing quality
education and support services for in-demand careers across a
number of highly skilled fields. The Company is comprised of two
divisions: Universal Technical Institute ("UTI") and
Concorde Career Colleges ("Concorde"). UTI operates 16
campuses located in 9 states and offers a wide range of
transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under
brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle
Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR
Technical Institute. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in 8
states, offering programs in the Allied Health, Dental, Nursing,
Patient Care and Diagnostic fields.
Media Contact:
Sharon
Rolenc
srolenc@uti.edu
612-720-2083
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