About Lamson Institute — Career Training in San Antonio

Since our founding, Lamson Institute has provided quality hands-on career training in Northwest San Antonio, preparing students for rewarding employment in healthcare and skilled trades.

Our Mission

Lamson Institute prepares students for career-focused employment by delivering relevant career training.

Our Northwest San Antonio campus occupies approximately 55,000 square feet in the Exchange Plaza at N.W. Loop 410 and Bandera Road, with classrooms, lecture rooms, a learning resource center, computer labs, medical labs, and other specialized instructional areas.

School History

Lamson Institute has been a branch campus of the Institute for Business and Technology, Inc. (IBT) since 2007, opening in San Antonio, Texas and beginning its first classes in August 2007.

IBT was founded in 1965 as the California Academy of Drafting, providing vocational training in drafting and design technology. Over the decades, IBT expanded into computer programming, secretarial science, optical technology, HVAC, electronics, and allied health — building a long track record of career-focused education.

2007

Lamson Opened

1965

IBT Founded

60+

Years of Experience

Our Objectives

In support of our mission, Lamson Institute has established the following objectives:

To provide an educational environment that promotes the relationship between career preparation and employment opportunities.
To recruit and retain qualified instructors who are effective in the classroom and knowledgeable of current industry trends.
To graduate students who are prepared to enter their chosen career fields in entry-level jobs.
To assist graduates in becoming gainfully employed in their chosen career fields.
To maintain an organizational model that is responsive to its constituents.

Programs Offered

Lamson offers diploma programs in Lab Assistant, EKG Technician/Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Dental Assisting, Commercial Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical Technician, and Personal Fitness Trainer.

Our San Antonio Campus

Lamson Institute is conveniently located in the Exchange Plaza at N.W. Loop 410 and Bandera Road, occupying approximately 55,000 square feet. The campus is fully air-conditioned and fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility contains classrooms, lecture rooms, a learning resource center, computer labs, medical labs, and other specialized instructional areas based on the programs offered. Ample parking is available directly in front of the campus.

Class Size

Traditional class size is up to 30 students depending on the classroom. The maximum student-teacher ratio in a laboratory class is 20 to 1. Computer labs are equipped to accommodate 18–20 students with a one-to-one equipment-to-student ratio.

Hours of Operation

The school is open from 7:45 a.m. to 10:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. Administrative offices are generally open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.

Accreditation & Approvals

Lamson Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency. Lamson is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Career Schools and Colleges Section, Austin, Texas.

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Visit Our Northwest San Antonio Campus

Our modern training facility on N.W. Loop 410 in Northwest San Antonio features industry-standard labs and equipment for hands-on learning. Conveniently located near Leon Valley, Balcones Heights, Castle Hills, Helotes, and Shavano Park with easy access from I-10 and Loop 1604.

Address

5819 N.W. Loop 410, Suite 160
San Antonio, Texas 78238

Phone

(210) 202-0478

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Lamson Institute

5819 N.W. Loop 410, Suite 160, San Antonio, TX 78238

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