Blue Cliff College – Metairie Campus

Overview

Established in 1987, Blue Cliff College is a career training institution providing specialized training in Esthetics, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Information Technology, and Medical Office Administration. With campuses throughout Louisiana, Blue Cliff offers Diplomas and Associate Degrees to graduates seeking career enhancement or the pursuit of a new path in personal and professional growth.

The Blue Cliff College-Metairie campus is located in a 22,000 square foot two story, stand-alone facility in the Greater New Orleans area. There are five lecture classrooms, two computer labs with 40 Internet-accessible computers, three massage therapy technique labs and two fully equipped medical assisting clinical labs. The massage therapy technique rooms also serve as a clinic facility serving the public. There is also a dental assisting lab with an x-ray room with x-ray equipment and a lab designed for a pharmacy technician program.

The facility also houses a campus store, a lounge area for students, a lounge area for faculty and a library with ten internet-accessible computers, books, videos and periodicals. Computers provide access to the EBrary™ on-line collection of resources. Instructors have access to overhead projectors, LCD projectors and TV/VCR/DVD technology. There is ample parking for students and staff.

Student Appeal

Students receive focused instruction from industry-experienced professionals utilizing the most up-to-date methods of instruction and technology to prepare students for immediate entry-level careers. An interactive and hands-on approach is employed to combine classroom theory with live lab scenarios. In addition to academic advancement, students experience civic growth through community involvement activities like the 10K race, athletic programs, and health fairs.

Financial

Financial aid is available to qualified students in the form of federal grants, loans, and work study opportunities. Blue Cliff College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).