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IBMC Honors Alpha Beta Kappa (ABK) Students at Induction Ceremony

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) held its induction ceremony of its Alpha Beta Kappa (ABK) National Honor Society students on Friday the 17th of September at the Loveland Embassy Suites. The IBMC ABK Honor Students Inductees are:

Maria Santos, Heather Finger, Stacey Dinkel, Laura Munoz, Laurie Wood,  Lindsay Huss, Casey Tempel, Nicki Miller, Sarah Naylor, Melissa Betchel, Andrea Munoz, Amber Betts, Darcy Johnston, Kaleigh Esquibel, Antoinette Sandoval, Rachele Smith, Brenda Tredway, Diana Valencia, Anne Sitze, Cheryl Ellman, Paula Stumpf, Rayna Price, Kayla Kneipp, Trelene Till, Joanna Drohman, Kara Thicksten, Auhnna Steele, Cade Hasser, Kelli Davidson, Sara Whicker, Nichole Brown, Katharine Ragan, Laura King, Sarah McMillan, Erin Graves, Beth Martin, David Disner, Lynn Tamura, Miranda Birt, Jason Deeming, Jennifer Hoffman,  Zhavanya Pence, Amber Adler, Victoria Cruz, Irene Gonzales, Marivel Mireles, Myrna Pureco, Alissa Rhoades, Olivia Salazar, Tammy Covillo, Tasha Guerrero, Jessica Perea, Megan Howard, Teri McCormick, Tammy Davis, Elena Perez, Jennifer Vigil, Erin Ore-Silva, Rita Portillo, Lisa Yengst, Sonia Orona,  DeeAnna Romick, Janet Jones-McCarty, Jennifer Fuentes, Timeka Rodriquez, Lorena Chavez, Jennifer Huber, Amado Gonzales, Danette Sibert, Gemma Riddell, Julia Swanson, Jennifer Pearson, Caitlin Hoff, Genoveva Sotelo, Christina Shimonowsky, Shannel Hauff, Brittany A. Hanneman and Bradley McDonald.

At the ceremony, Steve Steele the President of IBMC welcomed the honorees and their families. Diana Gunderson Vice President of Education spoke on “ABK and what it means” and gave the introduction of honorees.

Student speakers were Joanna Drohman, Elena Perez and Jennifer Pearson

The ABK Honor Keys, and flowers were presented by:  Angela Massengill, Jack Oleson, Ed Wulf and Jarrod Green.   Jose Valdes Dean of Academic Services presented the ABK sashes.

Student membership in ABK is based on the following criteria: Leadership and service in class & school activities, personal integrity, good moral character, and a 3.75 cumulative GPA – upon completing 40 credits. When graduating, these students will wear a red sash of distinction denoting their ABK membership.

ABK Information:

Alpha Beta Kappa is the only Honor Society in America that represents degree granting institutions, junior colleges, senior colleges, and student- centered private career schools. Membership demonstrates that an institution of learning is committed to students. More importantly, membership denotes earned recognition to those individuals who have studied to learn a marketable skill.

IBMC Information:

IBMC delivers a wide range of professional life changing opportunities to promote personal, social and career development. We welcome a diversity of individuals and encourage life-long learning for success.

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) offers Diploma and Associate of Occupational Studies Degree Programs in healthcare, massage therapy, legal and business. IBMC is currently enrolling students for upcoming classes. For more information about IBMC educational programs at the Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont and Cheyenne campuses, call (970) 223-2669 or go on-line www.ibmc.edu.

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Longmont Campus Open House Video

Monday, September 27th, 2010

Recently IBMC opened a new campus in Longmont Colorado. Learn more about that campus here.

And on Thursday September 9th IBMC held an open house to introduce the new campus to the community. Check out this little video highlighting that amazing evening.

Click here if you are having trouble seeing the video player.

Longmont College – Imagine Yourself Here!

IBMC’s Longmont college campus contains:

  • medical laboratories
  • computer labs
  • lecture classrooms
  • massage therapy classrooms
  • massage clinic rooms

A resource center/library is available as a study area for students and contains both reference materials and online research materials for all programs offered by IBMC.   Student workstations with high speed internet access are available 14 hours per day at IBMC’s Longmont college right here in beautiful Colorado!

The IBMC Student Lounge at our Longmont college provides vending services, an IBMC blog zone, as well a great area for informal gatherings and study. The Longmont campus also houses our offices for administration, staff, financial services, career placement, and student services

Check Out IBMC Campus Life

Programs & Courses Offered at IBMC Longmont College

Our college in Longmont offers a range of programs for our students – all you need to decide is which one is for you!

Just contact us to schedule a tour, or apply now to see how you can start your new career, vocational or technical training with us at IBMC’s Longmont college in scenic Colorado!

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Blood Drive at IBMC’s Ft Collins Campus

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Wednesday September 14th from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon - Walk-in’s are Welcome!

Blood Donors are needed for the September 14th blood drive sponsored by Poudre Valley Health Systems Garth Englund Blood Donor Center.

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) will host the Poudre Valley Garth Englund Blood Donor Center Mobile Bus at the Fort Collins Campus.

The bus will be parked in the IBMC lot at 3842 S. Mason St. (Between Horsetooth and Boardwalk) in Fort Collins.

Call IBMC 970-223-2669 to schedule a time to donate.

Give Blood – Save a Life!

Information:

Donors are requested to:

  • Eat before donating
  • Bring a picture ID
  • Must be feeling well and healthy
  • Must weigh at least 110 pounds
  • Must be at least 18 or 17 with a parent’s signature
  • A letter must be on file for tattoos and body piercings within last year.

The donation process begins with a brief registration and interview. The donation takes 5-15 minutes with refreshments (juice and cookies) offered afterwards.

Donate Blood and Save a Life!

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IBMC Fundraisers Benefit Wild West Multiple Sclerosis Walkabout

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) campuses recently held a barbecue, a massage clinic fundraiser in addition to an internal promotion to benefit the Wild West Multiple Sclerosis Walkabout (August 20th-22nd), an event which helps benefit those who are stricken by this disease. During the drive students, staff and faculty members pitched in with a unified effort to assist in the effort with a total of over $3,200 dollars were donated.

The Wild West Multiple Sclerosis Walkabout is a 50 mile 3 day walk along the trails of Fort Collins. Each walker is to raise a minimum of $750 through sponsorships. For information go to http://wildwestmswalkabout.org/. The IBMC team of walkers includes: Tom Goehring, Hideo Matsushita, Rick Jennings and Paul Anderson. To donate go to this team go to: http://www.active.com/donate/2010wwmsw/jonnygeewalkers.

Tom Goehring the Director of Technology Services at IBMC, has a direct interest in this foundation. His son Jonathan was stricken with MS several years ago. Jonathan has received several scholarships directly from the Center for Neurorehabilitation Services CNS Foundation, a beneficiary of this fundraiser.

Wild West MS Walkabout & Multiple Sclerosis Information:

The proceeds of the fundraiser Wild West MS Walkabout will be divided with 20% going to the support the local research and wellness programs of the Colorado Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). Another 20% will support the Rocky Mountain MS Center. The mission of the Rocky Mountain MS Center is to help people living with MS and their families lead a quality life by providing individualized care, support, education and research.

The remaining 60% will go directly to people in need who live with MS providing items including medical equipment, environmental modifications, ramps, and mobility devices as well as therapy services not covered by other sources

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS consists of the brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves.  Colorado has one of the highest prevalence rates of multiple sclerosis in the country. One in every 580 Coloradoans lives with MS. In fact, MS is ten times more prevalent in Colorado than it is in the South and the most commonly diagnosed neurological disease in adults ages 20-50. For more information about MS please visit the Rocky Mountain MS Center at www.mscenter.org and the National MS Society at www.nmss.org.

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Kevin Gizinski Admissions Representative at the new Longmont Campus

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) welcomes Kevin Gizinski as a new Admissions Representative at the new Longmont Campus.

Kevin comes to IBMC with twenty years experience in sales and customer service.  He has held positions which include: Regional Sales Representative for Spectrum Salon Consultants, an Admissions Representative for Westwood College, and as Sales Representative for the Shane Company.  Kevin has a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

In his new position Kevin’s responsibilities will entail interviewing and recommending prospective students for admission into IBMC programs of study. This includes the duties of evaluating and following-up with inquiries in addition to gaining referrals. His primary duties will involve enrolling and retaining students and to meet budget expectations.  Additionally, he will be involved in organizing and coordinating admissions events which include open house and orientations.  IBMC is pleased to welcome Kevin as the newest addition to the Longmont campus team.

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IBMC Longmont Massage Clinic Grand Opening September 1st

Friday, August 27th, 2010

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) Longmont Therapeutic Massage Clinic will open its doors to the public on September 1st.  The new clinic will offer a spa-like experience for those who are seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.  Opening specials will include $10 off a massage: An hour which normally runs $35 will be $25 or an hour and a half massage normally $55 will be $45. Book your massage appointment on-line www.ibmc.edu.

Enjoy a spa-like experience through a variety of massage modalities such as:  Swedish, neuromuscular, deep tissue, and the IBMC signature massage.  Other specialty massages offered at the clinic will be: Prenatal/neonatal, sports massage, hot stone/ hydrotherapy, reflexology and chair massages.  Every experience will be tailored to fit each individual client’s needs. IBMC massage therapy graduates will be available for appointments at the new clinic, with hours from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday through Friday and 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturdays.  Julie McQueen the Regional Therapeutic Massage Clinic Director stated “We are really looking forward to filling a much needed niche in the community and to meet the people of Longmont!”

Look for the Longmont Therapeutic Massage Clinic specials during the Open House on September 9th 6:00-8:00pm!

IBMC Therapeutic Massage Clinic is a Member of the AMTA:

The IBMC School of Massage Therapy, is designated and a member of the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) Council of Schools. As a member, IBMC School of Massage Therapy is designated as a “School of Excellence”; having agreed to continue to maintain the highest standards in massage therapy education.

According to the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) and Studies at the NIH (National Institute of Health) an increasing number of research studies show massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment).  It decreases the effects of anxiety, tension, depression and pain. http://www.holisticonline.com/massage/mas_benefits.htm .

IBMC Student Therapeutic Massage Program Certified by the NCBTMB:

The IBMC Therapeutic Massage Clinic is a multiple purpose clinic for the education of and use by the therapeutic massage students and for the community seeking health through massage. The Massage Clinic is certified by (NCBTMB) National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.  NCBTMB National Certification Denotes the Following:

  • Represents the highest professional credential in the field
  • Denotes the mark of a true professional committed to safe and ethical practice
  • Gains student graduates recognition, visibility, and credibility
  • Increases massage graduates employment opportunities and mobility between states
  • Allows reimbursement by various insurance companies
  • Connects you to NCBTMB’s locator service for employers and consumers
  • Provides reassurance to the consumer, the profession and the employer

IBMC Information:

IBMC delivers a wide range of professional life changing opportunities to promote personal, social and career development. We welcome a diversity of individuals and encourage life-long learning for success. For more information about IBMC educational programs at the Longmont, Fort Collins, Greeley or Cheyenne campuses, please call IBMC 800-495-2669 or go online www.ibmc.edu.

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Rick Jennings Promoted to Lead Business Instructor at the New Longmont Campus

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) congratulates faculty member Rick Jennings who has been promoted to the Lead Business Instructor at the new Longmont campus. His position will be effective September 20th, 2010.

Rick has been an instructor at IBMC for over 10 years teaching paralegal courses as well as English, business and marketing classes. Rick is an Attorney with a Juris Doctor from Empire College in Santa Rosa, CA. and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wyoming.  He has practiced law in California and as a Paralegal in Colorado.

Rick will be instrumental in leading IBMC’s instructor team and in guiding our paralegal and business program students to success at the new Longmont campus. He will be a part of the exciting start up of the new branch campus in Longmont.

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IBMC Congratulates Jarrod Greene in His Promotion to Lead Allied Health Instructor

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) congratulates Jarrod Greene who has been promoted to Lead Allied Health Instructor for the Greeley Branch Campus, effective August 16, 2010.

Jarrod is a degreed IBMC graduate of the Allied Health Medical Assisting program. He has held positions within the United States Navy from a Leading 2nd Class Hospital Corpsman to an Integrated Environmental & Safety Analyst at NORAD and Watch Specialist at NNMC. Additionally, he has held positions as a Fire Fighter for the town of Eaton and as a Lead Medical Assistant at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He holds both military and civilian education and training certificates ie: Registered Medical Assistant, CPR/ 1st Aid Instructor, Emergency Medical Technician, FEMA Professional Development Series certified, NIMS Certified, Naval and numerous Norad-Northcom certificates.

Jarrod will offer in-depth knowledge and a great variety of medical and emergency preparedness experience to the Allied Health department and students at IBMC.

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IBMC Welcomes Jose J. Valdes new Dean of Academic Services

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) welcomes Jose J. Valdes, Jr. as the new Dean of Academic Services, at the main campus in Fort Collins.  Mr. Valdes comes to IBMC with thirty years experience in higher education and the telecommunications industry. He has held positions in Management and as a Director at Colorado State University, Elbert County School District, US West and IBM-Rolm. As an Adjunct Faculty member he taught at Colorado State University, University of Phoenix, Arapahoe Community College and Golden Gate University. He holds professional memberships with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the Association of Telecommunications Professionals in Higher Education (ACUTA).

Mr. Valdes comes to IBMC with a distinguished academic CV with the following degrees: Doctorate in Education, Community College (Ph.D. Candidate) at Colorado State University; Master of Science Business Administration – Computer Information Systems at Colorado State University; Master in Computer Information Systems, University of Denver; Master in Telecommunications at the University of Denver; Master in Adult/Continuing Education and Higher Education at Colorado University; and a Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Latin American Studies at Colorado State University.

As the Dean of Academic Services, Mr. Valdes will be responsible for the academic operational support of all IBMC’s programs, in addition to ensuring that the programs design and quality assurance procedures conform to organizational goals. The Dean of Education is to help support programs for student recruitment and assist with supporting innovation and excellence in teaching. Additional duties will include providing support, leadership, oversight and training at each of the IBMC branch campuses.

Mr. Valdes brings his substantial business acumen and accomplishments to his new position at IBMC. His mastery and leadership in tactical strategic planning, operations/project management, and technical training will benefit IBMC’s students and staff.

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IBMC Student Life Video Collage

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

IBMC Caring Individuals…Changing Lives

At the Institute of Business and Medical Careers our students live very full lives. Not only do they work hard in class  many of them have a family to take care of and a job to hold down while attending IBMC. We wanted to catch a glimpse of life for IBMC students so we started to loan students a Flip video camera to do a little bit of documenting.

In this video we get a look at the life of Pinky:

The video can also be found on YouTube if you don’t see it.

Philosophies of IBMC

  • Assist students in achieving an education in their chosen fields of study.
  • Provide job-skills training based upon current industry needs.
  • Provide the opportunity for students to obtain marketable skills.
  • Incorporate hands-on experience as part of the program curriculum.
  • Provide the necessary individualized instruction to enable students to progress to their highest potentials.
  • Provide job placement assistance for graduates.
  • Work with an Advisory Board, comprised of area business managers and owners, meets to review ideal skills for various careers and to suggest curriculum changes that will enhance our programs.

Our faculty not only teaches the essentials to build your chosen career, they also motivate you every step of the way.

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