Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)The Institute of Medical Careers (formerly known as the Pittsburgh School of Pain Management) is accredited by 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.

Student Consumer Information and Gainful Employment Disclosure

Institute of Medical Careers, wants our students to be informed when they make a decision about their education. Students are encouraged to visit our facility and spend a day observing a class so that they know what to expect.

Please contact us if you have any questions on the information provide below. Also reference the Net Price Calculator located in the Financial Assistance section under the “Getting Started” tab here on our website to input personalized information.

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  • Information is for School Year:  July 2012 to June 2013. Revised tuition and book fees effective December 1, 2012.
  • The Occupational Information Network (O*Net Program) is a source of occupational information sponsored by the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration and provides tools for career exploration. We encourage students to browse this site. The link to occupational profiles on O*NET is http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/ followed by the code in the chart above. For example: Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy would be http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9011.00.
  • Tuition, Fees, and other Estimated Costs are for students who attend and are completing the program within the normal time frame for the entire program.  See our catalog for a description of tuition, fees, etc.
  • Housing is not available, but we will assist students in finding suitable housing, if needed. See the Admissions Representative for additional information.

Additional Consumer information regarding the Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Program

Retention(*), Placement Rates(*) and Median Loan Debt

(calculation’s based on formula’s provided by ABHES)

July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010
July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008
July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007		 Retention Rate 93.00%
Retention Rate 60.00%
Retention Rate 87.50%
Retention Rate 80.00%
Retention Rate 85.70%
Retention Rate 100.00%		 Placement Rate** 63.00%
Placement Rate** 100.00%
Placement Rate** 100.00%
Placement Rate** 100.00%
Placement Rate** 85.70%
Placement Rate** 100.00%

*Rates are as reported to ABHES on Annual Report submitted October 2012

**Placement rate information has been obtained from Student Graduate Survey’s as required by ABHES 90 days after graduation and reported annually each October.

Median Loan Debt-  The Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Program became Title IV eligible on August 23, 2010.

Cumulative median loan debt for all students (both borrowers and non-borrowers) completing the program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.  Note:  The number of students who completed the program was less than 10 for 2011, therefore, the Median Debt and on-time completion rate is not being reported at this time due to confidentiality and privacy issues.

Federal Student loan Debt: N/A

Private Loan Debt: N/A

Institutional Financing Plan Debt: N/A

On-time Graduation Rate for Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Program -  IMC does not have full-time students as defined under the IPED’s reporting structure.  We do have first-time, part-time students.  The first reporting of on-time graduation rate for students entering between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2012 will be July 1, 2013.

Additional note: We have just completed the first IPED’s for the 2011/2012 reporting period and are waiting for the final report.  We are currently using and have been using ABHES reporting requirements utilizing the time frame of July 1 through June 30.