Orion Tech is proud to be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is listed by the United States Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Orion Tech offers programs in the fields of Electronics Engineering Technology, Medical Assisting Technology and Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist. All programs are industry-relevant and designed to support our mission to “educate for a rewarding career.” To locate Orion Tech on the list of accredited schools with the ACCSC, click on the button below and enter Orion Technical College in the search box.
ACCSC Contact Information:
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
Orion Technical College is registered with the Bureau of Iowa College Aid. The Bureau of Iowa College Aid authorizes postsecondary schools (Iowa Code Section 261B.2(5)) to operate in Iowa and to offer postsecondary education programs to Iowans. Iowa College Aid ensures that nonpublic schools adopt additional consumer protections for students attending Iowa schools and Iowa resident students attending online programs.
Additional information: https://educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/authorization
Orion Technical College’s Massage Therapy and Medical Massage Therapy program curriculum are approved by the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy, Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
6200 Park Ave. Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 5032
Orion Technical College is authorized by the United States Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, to participate in financial aid programs for qualifying students. Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Orion Technical College is an approved provider with the Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a division of Iowa Workforce Development.
200 Army Post Road, Suite 44
Des Moines, IA 50315
Orion Technical College is registered to operate in Iowa by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission and approved the Iowa College Student Aid Commission (ICSAC) to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education; it allows Orion Technical College to offer programs and courses to residents of member states without seeking state-by-state approval and is intended to make it easier for students to take distance education courses offered by Orion Technical College 2024-2025 Catalog Page 10 of 124 postsecondary institutions based in another state. A list of participating states and institutions can be found at National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. Iowa College Aid is the state portal agent for SARA and accepts a student’s questions, concerns, or complaints related to a SARA participating postsecondary school.
To file a complaint, go to Student Complaint Form. A student may also contact Iowa College Aid toll-free at 877-272-4456.
Orion Technical College is approved by the Iowa Department of Education in its capacity as the State Approving Agency for veterans programs. The Department approves programs for veterans and other eligible persons.
Orion Technical College realizes the importance of collaborative efforts. We hold representative membership in the following professional organizations:
AMTA is the largest nonprofit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and massage schools.
For information on massage therapy state licensing requirements in each state, please see: https://www.amtamassage.org/state-regulations
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) is a national membership association that goes above and beyond great liability insurance to make it easier for massage and bodywork practitioners and students to succeed.
For information on massage therapy state licensing requirements in each state, please see: https://www.abmp.com/practitioners/state-requirements
Established in 1956, the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) continues to be only association devoted exclusively to the medical assisting profession. The AAMA administers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification Exam. The CMA (AAMA) exam is the only medical assisting examination that uses the National Board of Medical Examiners to construct and administer the exam. The CMA (AAMA) credential must be recertified every 60 months by the continuing education or exam method in order to use the credential.
Orion Technical College is an approved testing site by the National Center for Competency Testing
MISSION STATEMENT: To educate for a rewarding career.
PHILOSOPHY and GOALS
Orion Tech maintains a well-defined program philosophy:
To provide students with the skills and training that will lead to successful employment, we strive to:
Our programs emphasize real-world training that is tailored to meet the needs of potential employers. The fields of study focus on industries that offer solid, long-term, career opportunities for graduates.
Orion Technical College is proud to be providing the Quad City area with quality technical training since 1969. From our humble beginning as the Academy of Radio and Television (ART) in Bettendorf, IA, and then changing to become Hamilton Technical College (HTC) to continue to develop to meet the needs of the employment community as we continue to train students in technical and allied health fields.
Founder Charles Hamilton, Jr., began the college by preparing students to take the Federal Communications Commission examination for broadcasting. While teaching students around their kitchen table, they envisioned going beyond test preparation to training students to be broadcasters. Soon, their vision expanded with the needs of the employers in the community, and they developed an electronics program in 1978. In 1980, as the program grew, they changed the name to Hamilton Technical College. In the 1990s, HTC established the Medical Assisting Technology program in response to community demand. Again, in 2006, HTC supported the growing needs of the medical community by offering the Medical Billing and Coding program. To define the two distinct program areas, HTC created the School of Technology (i.e., Electronics Engineering Technology Associate of Science and Mechatronics Electronics Technology Bachelor of Science programs) and the School of Allied Health (i.e., Medical Assisting Technology, Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist Programs, and Massage Therapy).
To further clarify the mission, in June 2020, the Board of Directors approved a name change to Orion Technical College intended to better reflect a relationship between Orion Education Group’s two campuses, highlight the broader programs and services offered. In celebrating over 50 years of accomplishments, Orion Technical College continues to move forward with their mission by serving to elevate students toward their highest career potential through in-demand, industry-focused education delivered by highly qualified experts.
