Technical Schools / Career Colleges in Texas

Southwest Schools:
Southwest School of Business & Technical Careers is an accredited private institution that provides a wide range of career programs in the allied health, business, accounting and cosmetology fields. Southwest Schools consists of ten schools in seven cities throughout Central and South Texas such as Austin, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and more.

Career Training Programs:

- Medical Office Specialist Program:
Our Medical Office Specialist Program, we provide you with the skills and knowledge to work within a variety of healthcare specialties.  You’ll get specific training in the front office and administrative duties that you’ll perform every day in a medical office environment. You’ll develop of thorough knowledge of front-office clerical duties, communication skills, computer programs, billing and coding (CPT and ICD-9), medical management software, payroll, accounts payable, reception duties, and customer service skills. 

- Clinical / Medical Assistant Program:
Our Clinical / Medical Assistant Program teaches you what you need to know to thrive in an allied health care environment. You’ll learn the medical front and back office duties, communication and computer skills, CPT and ICD-9 coding, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and reception duties.

- Pharmacy Technician Program:
Our Pharmacy Technician Program curriculum meets the specific current and projected employment needs of the pharmaceutical industry. You’ll learn about pharmacology basics, common terminology and abbreviations, adverse effects of pharmaceuticals, how to fill and dispense prescriptions, as well as billing, communication and computer skills.  Get the knowledge, training and self-confidence you need to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s National Certification Exam and continue toward a rewarding pharmacy career.

- General Office Skills / Business Office Technology Program:
Our General Office Skills Program equips you with all the skills, knowledge and abilities you need to get a great clerical position in a modern office environment. Learn such office essentials as front office duties, business communications skills, computer applications, accounts payable and receivable functions, payroll operations and general office equipment.
 
- Comuterized Accounting Specialist Program:
The Computerized Accounting Specialist Program gives you the skills and savvy to perform all the duties required of an accounting/bookkeeping specialist in today’s computer-driven business office environment. Learn how to post transactions to accounts, use record-keeping systems and operate accounting software, while also developing a thorough understanding of general accounting principles and practices.

- Cosmetology Instructor Program:
The Cosmetology Instructor Program is designed to develop the students' skills normally associated with cosmetology, including hair styling, hair coloring, manicuring, facials, and shampooing.  In order to be able to teach the cosmetology program, the student must take and pass an examination, both written and practical, which is required to obtain a license as a cosmetology instructor. 

- Cosmetology Esthetician (Facial Specialist) Program:
Our Cosmetology Facial Program will provide you with the most advanced skills, techniques, procedures, and chemicals available for treatment and care of facial and other skin. The experienced SWS staff will guide you every step of the way in gaining the expertise you need to practice this elite form of cosmetology.

- Cosmetology Operator (Hair Stylist) Program:
The Cosmetology Operator Program provides you with a strong foundation of skills and knowledge that can lead to future specializations. Learn all phases of basic cosmetology, including manicures, pedicures, facials, shampoo, cut and color, perms and other techniques. These are the essential skills that will get you hired at a salon or other beauty facility -- the basis for a new and successful career.

- Cosmetology Manicure Specialist (Nail Technician) Program:
Our program offers the latest techniques and the most up-to-date procedures in nail care. You’ll learn how to use advanced implements and equipment, work with sophisticated materials and styles, and learn how to create elegant, professionally finished nails.