About Us

Conveniently located near the exciting Easton area of Columbus, OH, Bradford School offers career-focused  programs in many of the fastest growing occupations.  Some of our programs include an externship, where students get to learn in a real-world experience.  Our programs are designed to be completed by full-time students in 8-18 months, depending on the program and diploma or degree option that you choose.

Bradford School, a post-secondary institution, is dedicated to preparing diverse, motivated students for graduation and entry-level jobs in specialized careers through accelerated and comprehensive education. Students will develop a foundation for long-term career advancement and future learning through an understanding of problem solving, communication, and critical thinking.

We offer programs in the following categories:
• Business
• Design and Technology
• Health Care
• Culinary

Accreditation 
Bradford School is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.  The address and telephone number of the Council are 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002, (202) 336-6780.

The Bradford School Medical Assisting programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). The address and telephone number of the Commission on  Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs are 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350.

The Bradford School  Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Bradford School is provisionally authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents to offer associate of applied business degree programs in accounting, office administration, computer programming, network management, paralegal, legal office administration, graphic design, travel and hospitality, and medical assisting. Provisional authorization is also recommended for the associate of applied science degree programs in veterinary technician and culinary arts.

Effective August 1, 2012, Bradford School, Physical Therapist Assistant Program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates that the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses and that the program is progressing toward accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation.

Bradford School is approved by the State of Ohio Board of Career Colleges and Schools (registration no 86-06-1025B).

Bradford School is approved by the State Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and is approved for training veterans and other eligible persons.

Housing
Many of our students choose to live in our convenient, on-campus residence facility.  Students have the opportunity to make new friends as they share our fully furnished, two-bedroom, two-bath facilities.  Features include free parking, secure building access, all utilities including cable TV and high-speed internet access, on-site laundry facilities, and a full kitchen.

Bradford students also live in the apartment complex located adjacent to our campus.  Students can easily walk to classes from this complex.  We can provide you with additional information when you visit us.

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