YTI Career Institute - Altoona
3200 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Suite A
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-201-2025 or 1-800-458-6706
Fax: 814-201-2208
YTI Career Institute-York (Lab Site)
1405 Williams Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-1100
Accreditation
YTI Career Institute - Altoona is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code.
The Respiratory Therapy program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The Respiratory Therapy program is currently on provisional accreditation status with (CoARC) as of November 3, 2023,(www.coarc.com) CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. Student/Graduate Outcomes Data for all programs can be found on the CoARC published URL: (https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/)”.
License
YTI Career Institute - Altoona is licensed by:
- State Board of Private Licensed Schools, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Degree Authority
In 2010, YTI - Altoona was granted approval by the Division of Academic Programs, Pennsylvania Department of Education, to award the Associate in Specialized Business degree to graduates of the Criminal Justice & First Response program (since discontinued.). Also in 2010, the Medical Assistant program was approved for the Associate in Specialized Technology degree. In 2011, the Computer System Technician program was approved to grant the Associate in Specialized Technology degree and the Business Administration program to award the Associate in Specialized Business degree (since discontinued). In 2012, the Respiratory Therapy program was approved to grant the Associate in Specialized Technology degree.
History
The Computer Learning Network was incorporated in Pennsylvania as the Computer Learning Center, Inc. in March of 1982, and the first classes began in July of 1982.
In June of 1987, the Computer Learning Center, Inc. was purchased by Continental Training Services of Indianapolis, Indiana. Shortly thereafter, the name was officially changed to Computer Learning Network. In February 1988, the school was granted approval to operate a branch campus in Altoona, Pennsylvania. In June 1992, the Altoona facility was approved as a free-standing private career school. On November 12, 1992, the school was purchased by its officers under the corporate name of CLN Acquisition, Inc. d/b/a Computer Learning Network.
Medical programs were added to the school’s menu of programs in 1993.
In 2006, York Technical Institute (YTI) purchased the Computer Learning Network schools in Altoona and Mechanicsburg. In 2007, the school’s name was changed to YTI Career Institute - Altoona.
In 2019, YTI Altoona began enrolling exclusively in the Respiratory Therapy program after teaching out all other programs. In 2020, the Respiratory Therapy program received approval for Hybrid instructional delivery (lecture online, clinicals on-ground).
YTI is a private, post-secondary institution of higher education serving South-Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.
YTI was established in 1967, when local businessmen in York, Pennsylvania, started a co-educational institution to train entry-level draftsmen in response to the expressed needs of area industries.
YTI has grown significantly from its small beginnings some 47 years ago and now serves a population of approximately 600 students at its campuses. The YTI schools remain committed to its mission of serving the career and personal goals of students and meeting the employment needs of businesses in the local region.
Facilities
YTI - Altoona is conveniently located in a modern facility just off the Frankstown Exit of Interstate 99 (U.S. Route 220) at 3200 Pleasant Valley Boulevard (former campus location was 2900 Fairway Drive).
YTI Altoona occupies approximately 8,000 square feet, which includes faculty office area, administrative support offices, and student and faculty lounges. Learning spaces include 1 classroom/lab with computer access, and 2 additional respiratory therapy labs.
A wireless network is provided for student access.
The Respiratory Therapy labs are equipped with patient care areas that are furnished with hospital grade beds and wallboards containing outlets for oxygen, air, and suction. The lab is stocked with industry standard mechanical ventilators, CPAPs, suction equipment, EKG equipment, gas regulating devices, and a spirometer for pulmonary function practice. Simulators for artificial airway insertion, arterial blood gas punctures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation are available and used for practice. All respiratory disposable equipment necessary for training purposes is available for student use and utilized during lab for practice and competency purposes.
In addition, audio-visual equipment, transcribers, scanners, color printers, and digital cameras are available as needed.
The building is smoke free, air-conditioned, handicapped accessible, and ADA compliant. Students may park in marked parking spaces. Designated handicapped parking is available near the entrance to the facility. Students are prohibited from parking in spaces marked and reserved for Visitors. Improperly parked vehicles will be towed.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC)
- Blair County Chamber of Commerce
- Family Services Incorporated
- Imagine America Scholarship Foundation
- Mid-Atlantic Association of Career Schools (MAACS)
- Pennsylvania Training Assurance Fund
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