Top 10 Reasons to Attend
Sanford-Brown
1. Students can learn by doing with hands-on training
2. Many instructors are experienced professionals,
bringing real-world experience into the classroom
3. Financial aid representatives are accessible to
answer any questions in regard to student finances
Financial aid is available for those who qualify
4. Industry-current equipment and labs
5. Career Services assistance available
6. Flexibility in scheduling your classes – day and
evening classes are available
Class schedules vary by campus
7. Smaller class sizes
Find your 8. Career-focused offerings
Future 9. Strong emphasis on career-specific courses
10. Gain in-demand job skills to make you marketable
and employable
in Healthcare
Engage your passion Realize your dream
Sanford-Brown History
The Sanford-Brown name dates back to 1866 when
Rufus C. Crampton, a professor at Illinois College,
established a school to meet the growing educational
demands of post-Civil War America.
Today, there are several campuses bearing the
name Sanford-Brown across the United States.
At Sanford-Brown our goal is to meet the needs
of students and employers by providing innovative,
focused educational programs in a variety of fields
that can prepare you not just for a job, but also Our educational philosophy is based on delivering
for a career. a focused educational experience to every student
who shows a passion to succeed. At Sanford-Brown,
Sanford-Brown maintains a faculty of dedicated
you’re not just a number, but an individual.
professionals whose goal is providing career-focused
programs that can enable our graduates to achieve Sanford-Brown programs are geared toward learners
success in their chosen industries. who are seeking a solid foundation in the knowledge
and skills required to be successful in the field of their
choice. We provide you with an enriching, supportive
environment that can better help you gain proficiency
in your area of study.
Sanford-Brown classrooms, labs and equipment
are industry-current and instructors are dedicated
professionals, many with vast working experience
in their respective fields. The programs we offer
are relevant to employers’ needs and focus on areas
that offer exciting employment opportunities.
The Sanford-Brown Feel the Difference
Experience at Sanford-Brown
For the right kind of person, a career in healthcare can We’re dedicated to helping each of our students achieve
academic excellence while efficiently completing their
be fulfilling and rewarding. If healthcare is your calling, course of study. Here’s how we do it:
Sanford-Brown offers innovative, hands-on training
and focused education that gets to the core of what Tradition of Excellence
With over 32,000 alumni, Sanford-Brown has been training students
you’ll need to know to pursue opportunities in a number for their careers for over 140 years.
of healthcare professions.
Career Opportunity
We have many innovative programs designed to get you trained
The majority of our programs offer the flexibility of day,
and ready to start your career. At Sanford-Brown, you’ll only take
evening and weekend schedules and part time programs the classes you need to pursue the career you want.
that allow you to work full time while you’re in school. Career Relevant
Our working students continually impress us with their Our courses are relevant and our classrooms have modern equipment,
just like you’ll find in the professional world. Train in programs
motivation and commitment. For that reason everyone designed to get you certified in your relevant career field.*
at Sanford-Brown, from our dedicated faculty to our
Focused Attention
supportive staff and career services team will do everything Our smaller student-instructor class ratio allows instructors to help
you as an individual. At Sanford-Brown, you’re not just another
they can to help make your Sanford-Brown experience
face in the crowd, you’re the reason we are here.
engaging, productive, and enjoyable.
Flexibility
Flexible class schedules like day, evening and weekend classes.
You may also take some courses online! Options vary by campus.
Quality Learning
You can learn by doing with hands-on training from professional
instructors with real-world knowledge and practical experience.
Sanford-Brown is accredited by the Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Financial Aid
Our Financial Aid Representatives are accessible to answer any
questions in regard to student finances. Financial aid is available
for those who qualify.
Career Services
Even before graduation, our Career Services department is ready
to help you get started in pursuing your new career.
* Sanford-Brown does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and
passing certification examinations are not controlled by Sanford-Brown but by outside agencies and are
subject to change by the agencies without notice to Sanford-Brown. Therefore, Sanford-Brown cannot
guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility
status upon enrollment. Certification opportunities vary by program and campus.
Experienced Instructors
Sanford-Brown instructors are carefully selected for their
professional and academic credentials. Many have years
of experience in the fields they teach and can offer you
valuable firsthand insight. They don’t talk at our students.
They work alongside of them, offering helpful guidance
and support.
Classroom to Clinic
Sanford-Brown students are taught to use industry-current
Financial Aid
technology and software. Along with classroom instruction,
you’ll receive clinical training needed to improve your skills Sanford-Brown participates in a number of financial aid
and develop the professional demeanor and confidence programs and financial aid is available for those who
employers look for. Shortly before you graduate, you’ll have qualify. Our financial aid representatives are available
the opportunity to acquire on-the-job experience during an to help you find and apply for any financial aid you may
externship in an actual healthcare or medical facility. be eligible for. Some options include federal aid programs,
private loans, payment plans, veteran benefits, employer
reimbursement, grants, and scholarships. Part time
employment is another way many of our students help
pay for their education.
140 Year Tradition
of Excellence
Sanford-Brown was founded in 1866 to serve the growing
educational demands of post-Civil War America. Today we
have 90,000 alumni and several campuses throughout the
United States. Depending on the school and the program,
we offer diplomas, certificates, associate and bachelor’s
degrees. Programs vary by campus.
Career Services Programs
Some of our students come to us knowing exactly what area Allied Health Diagnostic
of healthcare they want to go into. For others who are unsure Cardiovascular Sonography
Cardiovascular Technology
of which field is best for them, career services is here to help.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
They can talk to you about the professions our programs are
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
geared toward and help you determine the right path for you,
Radiography
based on your interests and capabilities.
Allied Health Technicians and Therapists
As you approach graduation, they can help you in a number Anesthesia Technology
of ways – including career search preparation and job Dialysis Technology
opportunities. Our career services department regularly Emergency Medical Services
Massage Therapy
engages with the healthcare community in order to find
Medical Assistant
and match our graduates with contacts and opportunities
Medical Billing and Coding
in their field. They also provide career assistance for our
Medical Laboratory Technology
alumni throughout their careers. Occupational Therapy Assistant
Sanford-Brown does not guarantee employment or salary.
Paramedic
Credits earned are unlikely to transfer.
Pharmacy Technician
Respiratory Therapy
Surgical Technology
Veterinary Technology
Dental
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygiene
Nursing
Practical Nursing
Registered Nursing
Programs vary by location.
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