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Health care and Nursing

Medical Assisting Technology

Study clinical and administrative medical assisting, from anatomy and clinical procedures to medical office practices. Includes an externship.
32 semester credits
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RN to BSN

For applicants who already hold an active RN license. Coursework builds on prior nursing education and includes clinical components. This program does not lead to initial RN licensure.
Post-licensure
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Medical Billing and Coding

Learn diagnostic and procedural coding, reimbursement, billing, collections, and related software applications.
34 semester credits
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About Us

Orion Technical College, formerly known as Hamilton Technical College, has been proud to provide the Quad Cities area quality technical training and medical assisting instruction for over 50 years.
From our humble beginning in 1969 as the Academy of Radio and Television (ART) in Bettendorf, IA to our becoming Hamilton Technical College on 53rd Ave to becoming Orion Technical College on Elmore Ave in Davenport, IA, we have grown with the community and we continue to train Electronics and Medical students to meet the needs of employers.
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Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate students can pursue career-focused degrees designed to build practical skills. Programs include Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, and RN-to-BSN.
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Graduate Admissions

Graduate students can pursue specialized degrees designed for career advancement. Programs include Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, and Nursing.
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Diploma/Certificates

Students can enhance their skills through practical diploma and certificate programs. Offerings include Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, COITB Prep Courses and Integrated Business Processes.

Availability and next step

OTC does not offer distance education to California residents under its current catalog. Admissions can confirm delivery, state eligibility, clinical or externship requirements, and current application details for your program.

Orion Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

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Graduate Programs

The three technical master’s programs offer a 100% online option and a hybrid option. The nursing master’s tracks are hybrid.

Artificial Intelligence

MASTER OF SCIENCE · ONLINE OR HYBRID
Study machine learning, data mining, deep learning, and the design and evaluation of AI systems.
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Business Analytics

MASTER OF SCIENCE · ONLINE OR HYBRID
Explore data management, statistical analysis, data engineering, and machine learning for business decisions.
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Nursing Informatics

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING · HYBRID
For licensed nurses with a BSN. Examine informatics systems and technology that support care and decision-making, with practicum experience.
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Computer Science

MASTER OF SCIENCE · ONLINE OR HYBRID
Develop graduate-level knowledge of algorithms, programming, software systems, information security, and software quality assurance.
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Nurse Leadership and Management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING · HYBRID
For licensed nurses with a BSN. Focus on evidence-based management, quality improvement, and leadership across health care settings.
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Nursing applicants

Review OTC’s professional licensure information and contact the licensing board in the state where you intend to practice for state-specific requirements.

Courses and exam preparation

These courses lead to a Certificate of Completion, not an academic degree or diploma. They do not award academic credit and are not eligible for federal financial aid or career services assistance under the catalog.

HTML and CSS Developer Exam Prep

ONLINE · 30 CLOCK HOURS
Practice semantic HTML, responsive CSS layouts, and accessibility in preparation for the COITB exam.
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JavaScript Professional Developer Exam Prep

ONLINE · 60 CLOCK HOURS
Study JavaScript fundamentals, execution models, and problem-solving approaches aligned with the COITB exam.
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MySQL Backend Developer Exam Prep

ONLINE · 60 CLOCK HOURS
Review SQL, schema design, queries, transactions, and basic administration for the COITB exam.
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ReactJS Framework Developer Exam Prep

ONLINE · 30 CLOCK HOURS
Prepare for the COITB exam through React concepts and applied development exercises.
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Technical Sales Specialist Professional Readiness

ONLINE · 30 CLOCK HOURS
Develop skills for customer-facing technical conversations and professional communication.
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Integrated Business Processes

ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE · 280 CLOCK HOURS
Study integrated business processes using SAP S/4HANA and prepare for the TS410 certification exam.
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Accreditations and Memberships

Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC); recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), NC-SARA for online distance education, The Iowa Board of Nursing, and The Iowa Department of Education, as well as other regulatory agencies.

NC-SARA Participation Notice

Orion Technical College participates in NC-SARA on a provisional basis. The provisional designation is due to the institution's U.S. Department of Education financial responsibility composite score falling within the 1.0-1.49 range.

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