Ohio Business College

Take the first steps toward an in-demand trade career with the Electrical Applications diploma program at OBC. Electricity powers so much of our daily lives — from our lights to our laptops, our cell phones to our appliances. We depend on it everywhere we go, whether it’s at home, at the office, at the grocery store or the hospital, or even when we’re waiting at a stoplight. And when the lines go dark, whether from bad weather or bad timing or just everyday malfunctions, everyone calls on person to get things back online: an electrician. We now offer the Electrical Applications program at our Columbus campus location. This program is currently pending approval by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. The Electrical Applications diploma program at Ohio Business College is geared toward the hands-on training that you need to step right into the workforce as a junior electrician. Students learn theory in the classroom and then apply those skills in a lab setting, including installing and maintaining electrical wiring, transformers, a/c and d/c motor control circuits, instrumentation and programmable logic controller, and more. Getting trained in a vital new trade career shouldn’t require putting everything on hold, which is why our Lorain campus offers the Electrical Applications training program full-time, day or evening, to accommodate students’ busy schedules.

Ohio Business College’s Medical Assistant Program in Dayton, Ohio, is a diploma program that prepares students for work in medical offices and facilities. Training covers patient vital signs, records, appointment scheduling, examinations, human anatomy, pharmacology, clinical and administrative procedures, medical law and ethics, and phlebotomy. The program awards a diploma and prepares graduates to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant and Registered Medical Assistant exams. It runs for 12 months and uses day or evening classes with online and in-person components. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. The program page also identifies the training location as the Lorain County campus.

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Leads to: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant exams
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)

Our Class A CDL Truck Driving school, offered at our Dayton, Ohio campus, combines applied textbook knowledge with valuable time behind the wheel to ensure that you’re ready to drive America’s roadways. Do you dream of the open road behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler? If you are ready to take to the open road, hauling inventory across the state of Ohio and potentially the rest of the United States, one of the CDL certificate programs at Ohio Business College’s Truck Driving Academy is the perfect place to start. With multiple Ohio locations*, our Truck Driving Academy offers one of the most respected Class A CDL certificate programs in the Tri-State region.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC Applications) Applications Program at Ohio Business College in Dayton, Ohio, prepares students for entry-level HVAC technician work involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The program awards a diploma and develops skills for working with residential and commercial systems, wiring, electrical components, customer service, and service recommendations. It is delivered full-time through day or evening classes and hands-on laboratory work over approximately nine months. The program includes 54 credit hours and is offered at the Dayton campus, with additional availability at the Lorain County campus. The published program information does not identify a diploma, GED, age minimum, license, placement test, immunization, or background check as an admission requirement.

At a glance

• Format: In person

Ohio Business College’s LPN to RN Program in Lorain County, Ohio, prepares licensed practical nurses for registered nursing practice and the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®), leading to an RN license. The diploma program is delivered full-time during the day over four quarters spanning approximately 44 weeks and includes nursing theory, simulation and skills laboratory work, and clinical experiences. Admission requires an active, valid, unencumbered Ohio practical nursing license or an unencumbered multistate practical nursing license, along with a criminal record check and drug screen. Applicants must also provide high-school transcripts or GED certification and prior practical nursing transcripts for evaluation. The curriculum covers transitions, pharmacology, adult, pediatric, community health, maternal-newborn, psychiatric mental health, and leadership nursing topics.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Next start: 4 times per year
• Leads to: National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®)
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)

Ohio Business College offers an Electrician certification program that prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need to enter the electrical industry. Students can learn about electrical theory, motor control, blueprint reading, and National Electrical Code regulations. Through hands-on training and classroom instruction, graduates of the program will be well-equipped to pursue careers as electricians in a variety of settings, including construction sites, commercial buildings, and residential homes.