Students in our Cosmetology Operator (hairstylist) program receive comprehensive training in hair braiding, haircuts, hairstyling, nail care, and skin care and customer service. Besides theoretical procedures, students will gain real world training from experienced instructors who will show you what it takes to be a sought-after beautician.

Graduates of our program learn to work comfortably with customers. Our program is designed to provide you real world exposure to clients within a safe classroom setting. You will have a real sense of accomplishment once you’ve completed the Cosmetology Operator program at Southwest Schools. You will also develop business building and marketing skills.

Graduates of our program acquire a broad knowledge of both the science and art of cosmetology and are able to use that knowledge as a foundation to be successful in the profession of cosmetology. Cosmetology Operator training is available at the North and South Austin campuses, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, San Antonio Commercial, San Antonio, San Pedro, and Uvalde campuses.

SWS is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. The Cosmetology Operator program at SWS prepares students for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation examination. Once the students has completed the program and passed the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Examination for licensure, he/she will be qualified to obtain entry-level employment as professional stylist, make-up technician, skin care specialist, platform artist and other related positions. Upon graduation, students find employment in salons, day spas, and various other beauty facilities.

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The Cosmetology Instructor Program will provide you with the basic understanding and education necessary to become successful instructor and to have a positive impact on your students’ education and training. The program is designed to educate and train licensed cosmetologists to take the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) exam in order to become licensed Cosmetology Instructors.

The curriculum covered by this program includes three main areas of study: hair, nail and skin care. Upon graduation students will have mastered teaching cosmetology skills, professional services and business and job-related skills. You will also develop and improve your teaching skills, preparing lesson plans, demonstrating techniques, and will learn to test, evaluate and monitor student progress.

The curriculum is divided into technical instruction and the science and art of teaching. Besides receiving traditional classroom training, training is provided through practical, hands-on exercises taught by experienced instructors. This system of training provides an excellent learning experience that prepares teacher-trainee students with a solid background of practical training for instruction in cosmetology programs.

Graduates of our Cosmetology Instructor Program can go on to teach students the anatomy and physiology that relates to the job, as well as advanced aspects of hairstyling, safety and business. Students become eligible to work at state licensed schools, technical schools, or private cosmetology institutions after passing the TDLR exam. A career as a Cosmetology Instructor can often provide a substantial supplement to your regular income, and also provide intangible benefits that are hard to quantify as teaching others is a truly rewarding occupation.

Our program is offered on campuses located in North and South Austin, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, San Antonio Commercial, San Antonio San Pedro and Uvalde.

If you wish to carve a niche for yourself in this fulfilling and profitable profession join SWS’s Cosmetology Instructor Program today.

Students are trained in all aspects of personal care including personal hygiene, hair cutting and hair styling, skin care, scalp care, facial massaging, manicuring, pedicuring, and many more. The program prepares you for a career as a hair stylist, nail technician, or makeup artist. In addition to this, you can also take advantage of our professional business-building skills to learn how to run your own salon.

Our Cosmetology Operator Program, besides providing knowledge about theoretical procedures, also provides students with an opportunity to gain real world industry experience with hands-on practical training. Cosmetology Operator training is offered in campuses located in North and South Austin, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, San Antonio Commercial, San Antonio San Pedro and Uvalde.

Our comprehensive Cosmetology Operator Program prepares students to take TDLR’s exam in order to become licensed Cosmetologists.

The program is designed to provide the most advanced, up-to-date curriculum and is taught by experienced industry experts.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts excellent job prospects for cosmetology operators. So take the first step toward your dream job and career with the SWS Cosmetology Operator Program.

The Pharmacy Technician Program offered by SWS provides you with comprehensive courses – exactly the foundation you need to successfully pass the PTCB exam. Why go anywhere else when SWS can fully prepare you to gain entry-level employment in retail pharmacies, health care clinics, drug and pharmaceutical companies?

SWS’s Pharmacy Technician training prepares you to count and measure medication, manage inventories and calculate appropriate doses. Graduates of our program receive some of the best hands-on training in the industry as they learn and work along with committed and empathetic professionals.

Additionally, students also 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.

Pharmacy Technician classes can prepare you with hands-on training and guided classroom instruction. Training is provided by dedicated and committed faculty members. Training is available at campuses located in Corpus Christi and San Antonio, Texas.

Students complete an externship program that provides hands-on experience with the operations of a pharmacy under the direction of an office manager or pharmacist.

Southwest Schools are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. The Pharmacy Technician Program prepares you for an exciting road ahead as well as the opportunity to have a secure future.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pharmacy Technician positions are expected to grow rapidly through 2014. Those with proper training and certification will receive higher salaried jobs and better opportunities.

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Training is provided through classroom instruction as well as real-world training at our on-site student salon, and will provide you with the knowledge about the technical applications required to be successful as an Esthetician. Training is provided in campuses located in North Austin.

Our Cosmetology Esthetician Program teaches you how to revitalize, assuage and cleanse the skin by learning the techniques and processes for facials, waxing, makeup, business development, aromatherapy, retail training, body treatment techniques, and more. Additionally, students develop business and sales skills that make them more valuable employees or more successful business people.

The subjects of study covered in the curriculum include consultation & skin care/analysis, health and hygiene, make-up techniques, skin structure and function, applied anatomy & physiology of the head, face, neck, hands, feet, lower arm and lower leg, as well as business studies and salon procedures.

Our program prepares students to pass the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation exam required for licensure. SWS is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and graduates of our programs are highly preferred by employers in the job market.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment growth of 38 percent over the 2008-2018 decade for skin care specialists.

You can reach the pinnacle of the health and beauty industry with our Cosmetology Esthetician Program. Log on to www.sws.edu.com for more information.
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Our Clinical/Medical Assistant Program ensures that our medical assistants are trained in all aspects of medical assisting, which in turn allows for flexibility in the work place, as responsibilities of a medical assistant differ from one medical office to another, depending on location, size and policies of the medical practice.

Graduates from our program learn to perform clinical duties such as collecting and processing laboratory specimens, administering medication, preparing patients for X-rays or other medical examinations along with administrative duties such as scheduling appointments for patients, answering phone calls, medical transcription, procedural and diagnostic coding, managing accounts payable, accounts receivables, and payroll.

Upon graduation students are qualified to work in physician’s offices, clinics, and other health care facilities. The Clinical/Medical Assistant Program offered at Southwest Schools is administered in two sections, including lectures and hands-on demonstrations along with an externship program at a health care facility, where students will have an opportunity to practice their skills.

SWS is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, The Clinical/Medical Assistant Program offered by Southwest Schools is offered in campuses located in Corpus Christi, McAllen, and San Antonio.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an exceptionally strong demand for experienced medical assistants in the future given medical advancements and an aging population. These positions will, however, require both flexibility and ability to multi-task.

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The Cosmetology Operator program trains students in basic cosmetology skills, safety, proper work habits, and sanitation methods necessary for passing the state exam and getting entry-level positions in salons, spas, resorts, and/ or cosmetic companies. Upon graduation, students can find employment as hair stylists or nail technicians, make-up artists for films and stage productions, or even start up their own salon.

Our students are trained to cut, style, and color hair; perform manicures and pedicures; learn about skin types and facials; and gain knowledge about various make-up application techniques in addition to professional retail and business-building skills.

Besides theoretical knowledge, you will be provided extensive hands-on learning to give you a complete understanding of beauty and wellness. Training is provided on campuses located in Austin North and South, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, San Antonio Commercial, San Antonio San Pedro, and Uvalde.

Southwest Schoos is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Our Graduates of our Cosmetology Operator program are increasingly popular hires among employers. Employers prefer candidates who have attended an accredited school.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, cosmetology operators have excellent job prospects over the course of the next decade. If you wish to turn your artistic talents into a financially rewarding, professional career, then Southwest Schools is the perfect place to be.

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Our Medical Office Specialist program is designed to teach students the skills and abilities necessary for the smooth functioning of medical clinics, hospitals, doctor’s offices and other medical related businesses.

You will learn Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet applications as well as medical transcription, medical insurance, medical coding, computerized medical billing and business communication. Additionally, you will also learn to greet patients, file records, fill out insurance forms and schedule patient appointments.

By integrating current computer technology programs with strong communication and administrative skills training, Southwest Schools prepare our graduates to face the challenging demands of a sophisticated medical office environment.

Students are provided with extensive hands-on training in addition to classroom training. Medical Office Specialist training is available on campuses located in Corpus Christi, McAllen, and San Antonio.

Southwest Schools is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). The Medical Office Specialist program prepares students to take the National Center for Competency Testing examination in order to become a Certified Medical Office Specialist.

Salaries and growth opportunities depend upon your ability to multitask; and differences in skill, experience, level of responsibility, and last but not least, the type of the practice and its location.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for trained medical office specialists is expected to skyrocket in the coming decade. Your ability to multitask and your organizational skills will determine your growth as a Medical Office Specialist.

“Our Education Works And So Do Our Graduates”.

Upon graduation students develop an expertise in the skills and knowledge essential to work in various health care settings and the pharmaceutical industry. You will be prepared to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in retail as well as pharmacy settings. With an emphasis on a customer-centered approach, our program also helps students develop the proper attitude as well as a sense of responsibility, crucial for your success.

As a student in our Pharmacy Technician program, you will learn about medical abbreviations, drug interactions, anatomy, physiology, adverse effects of pharmaceuticals, how to fill and dispense prescriptions, billing, communication and computer skills, pharmacy law and ethics.

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program at SWS can help you prepare for an entry-level position as a pharmacy technician with hands-on laboratory training and instruction from highly qualified teachers with extensive industry and real-world experience.

Southwest Schools is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). The Pharmacy Technician program offered by SWS prepares students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB), National Certification Exam.

SWS’s Pharmacy Technician Program is offered on campuses located in Corpus Christi and San Antonio.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of pharmacy technicians to grow by 31 percent from 2008 through 2018, much faster than any other occupation. Due to the increased medical needs of a larger and older population, the pharmaceutical industry is expected to surge over the next decade. “Our Education Works And So Do Our Graduates”.

When you complete the Computerized Accounting Specialist certificate program, you will be skilled in the advanced operations of accounting programs, as well as expertise in accounting practices. Additionally, you will learn to balance the budget of a business, and also manage a payroll. Plus, you will have a strong business foundation and proficiency in creating a business plan or personnel management.

Through classroom as well as hands-on lab training, SWS can teach you the broad details of accounting, and help you build the skills you need to professionally manage a financial database. Additionally, you gain hands-on experience using spreadsheet and word processing software applications popular in today’s businesses.

After finishing your training, you can put your newly-acquired accounting skills to work. Our program gives you the know-how as well as the confidence you require to work as an Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, Account Receivable and Payable Clerk, or Auditing Clerk.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts excellent opportunities for Computer Accounting Specialists well into the future. And with the increasing automation of accounting procedures, the need for Computer Accounting Specialists will only increase.

Those with proper training and certification will have access to the best positions. Training for the CAS program is available on campuses located in Corpus Christi, Mc Allen, and San Antonio. “Our Education Works And So Do Our Graduates”.