Academic calendar
Cardiovascular Sonography 2025 Cohort runs Apr 21, 2025 – Nov 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Cardiovascular Sonography 2025 CohortRelevant now
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate of Applied Science) 2025 CohortRadiologic Technology (Associate of Applied Science) 2025 Cohort
- Pharmacy Technician (Associate of Applied Science) 2025 Cohort
- Respiratory Therapy (Associate of Applied Science) 2025 CohortSurgical Technology (Associate of Applied Science) 2025 CohortSurgical Technology 2025 Cohort 2
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (Associate of Applied Science) 2025 Cohort
- Dental Assistant (Diploma) 2025 CohortMedical Assistant (Diploma) 2025 CohortMedical Office Professional (Diploma) 2025 Cohort
- Pharmacy Technician (Associate of Applied Science) 2025 Cohort
- Dental Hygiene (Associate of Applied Science) 2025 CohortRespiratory Therapy (Associate of Applied Science) 2025 CohortRespiratory Therapy 2025 Cohort 5
- Cardiovascular Sonography 2025 CohortNursing Practice (Associate of Applied Science) 2025 Cohort
- Dental Assistant (Diploma) 2025 CohortMedical Assistant (Diploma) 2025 CohortMedical Office Professional (Diploma) 2025 Cohort
- Massage Therapy (Diploma) 2025 Cohort
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- Pharmacy Technician (Diploma) Cohort
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- Dental Assisting / Medical Assisting / Medical Office Professional (Associate of Applied Science) CohortMedical Office Professional (Associate of Applied Science) CohortPolysomnographic Technology (Diploma) Cohort
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- Cardiovascular Sonography 2026 Cohort
- Pharmacy Technician (Diploma) 2026 Cohort
- Dental Assistant (Diploma) CohortMedical Assistant (Diploma) 2026 CohortMedical Office Professional (Diploma) Cohort
- Massage Therapy (Diploma) 2026 Cohort
- Phlebotomy Technician (Diploma) 2026 Cohort
- Pharmacy Technician (Diploma) 2026 Cohort
- Dental Assistant (Diploma) CohortMedical Assistant (Diploma) 2026 CohortMedical Office Professional (Diploma) Cohort
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- Pharmacy Technician (Associate of Applied Science) 2026 Cohort
- Respiratory Therapy (AAS) CohortRespiratory Therapy (Associate of Applied Science) 2026 CohortRespiratory Therapy 2026 Cohort 4
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate of Applied Science) 2026 CohortNursing Practice (Associate of Applied Science) 2026 Cohort
- Pharmacy Technician (Diploma) 2026 Cohort
- Medical Assistant (Diploma) 2026 Cohort
- Dental Assistant (Diploma) CohortMedical Office Professional (Diploma) Cohort
- Pharmacy Technician (Diploma) 2026 Cohort
- Dental Assistant (Diploma) CohortMedical Assistant (Diploma) 2026 CohortMedical Office Professional (Diploma) Cohort
- Massage Therapy (Diploma) 2026 Cohort
- Dental Assisting (Associate of Applied Science), Medical Assisting (Associate of Applied Science), Medical Office Professional (Associate of Applied Science) 2026 CohortMedical Office Professional (Associate of Applied Science) Cohort
- Pharmacy Technician (Associate of Applied Science) 2026 Cohort
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- Cardiovascular Sonography (AAS) CohortOccupational Therapy Assistant (Associate of Applied Science) 2026 Cohort
- Sterile Processing Technician (Diploma) 2026 Cohort
- Pharmacy Technician (Diploma) 2026 Cohort
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- Massage Therapy (Diploma) 2027 Cohorts
- Medical Office Professional (Associate of Applied Science) Cohort
- Dental Assisting (AAS) / Medical Assisting (AAS) 2027 Cohorts
- Phlebotomy Technician (Diploma) 2027 Cohorts
- Dental Assistant (Diploma) CohortMedical Office Professional (Diploma) Cohort
- Dental Assistant (Diploma) CohortMedical Office Professional (Diploma) Cohort
- Medical Office Professional (Associate of Applied Science) Cohort
- Respiratory Therapy (AAS) Cohort
- Dental Assistant (Diploma) CohortMedical Office Professional (Diploma) Cohort
- Massage Therapy (Diploma) Cohort
- Medical Office Professional (Diploma) Cohort
- Medical Office Professional (Diploma) Cohort
- Medical Office Professional (Associate of Applied Science) Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography (AAS) Cohort
- Medical Office Professional (Diploma) Cohort
- Massage Therapy (Diploma) Cohort
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- Medical Office Professional (Associate of Applied Science) Cohort
- Respiratory Therapy (AAS) Cohort
Campus language
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Showing 44 of 44 terms
A
- AAMA
- The American Association of Medical Assistants, relevant to students in the Medical Assistant program.
- ADEX
- American Board of Dental Examiners, the organization whose clinical exams are hosted at the campus dental facilities.
- ASG
- Associated Student Government, the student-led body that organizes campus events and advocacy
- ASPTA
- American Student Physical Therapy Association, the local chapter for Physical Therapist Assistant students.
- ASRT
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the professional body for Radiologic Technology students.
- AST
- Association of Surgical Technologists, the professional organization for students in the Surgical Technology program.
B
- Breakroom
- The designated student lounge area for meals and vending, as the campus lacks a formal cafeteria.
C
- Check-offs
- Practical skills assessments where students must demonstrate competency in a medical procedure to an instructor.
- Clinical
- Practical, hands-on training sessions typically held at hospitals or specialized medical centers.
- Clinicals
- The mandatory off-site practical training hours completed at local hospitals or clinics.
- Corky's
- Corky's Famous Barbeque, a local landmark and popular dining spot located just blocks from the campus.
D
- DA
- Dental Assistant; shorthand for the program or a student in that track
- DA
- Dental Assistant program/students.
- DH
- Dental Hygiene program/students.
E
- Extern
- Short for externship; the final phase of many programs where students work in a real-world medical office.
- Externship
- The final phase of a student's program involving hands-on training at an off-site professional healthcare facility.
H
- HESI
- Standardized exams used primarily in the nursing program to predict success on the NCLEX.
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a national student organization for those enrolled in health science programs.
L
- Lamplighter
- The Concorde student honor society for those maintaining high GPAs and attendance.
- LHS
- Lamplighter Honor Society, the academic recognition organization for high-achieving students
- LMR
- Limited Medical Radiography program/students.
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center, the campus library and computer laboratory facility.
M
- MA
- Medical Assistant; refers to both the program and the students enrolled in it
- MA
- Medical Assistant program/students.
- Mock
- Practice versions of clinical check-offs or certification exams.
N
- NTHS
- National Technical Honor Society, recognizing students for excellence in career and technical education.
O
- Oak Court
- Refers to the nearby Oak Court Mall, a common off-campus destination for student lunches.
- OTA
- Occupational Therapy Assistant program/students.
P
- PTA
- Physical Therapist Assistant; common shorthand for the program
- PTA
- Physical Therapist Assistant program/students.
R
- RT
- Respiratory Therapy program/students.
S
- SADHA
- Student American Dental Hygienists' Association, the professional organization for dental hygiene students.
- SC
- Student Council, the organization responsible for student activities and representing student interests to administration.
- Scrubs
- The mandatory daily uniform for students, with specific colors assigned to different programs (e.g., Nursing, Dental, Medical Assistant).
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body on campus.
- SOTA
- Student Occupational Therapy Association, the campus group for Occupational Therapy Assistant students.
- ST
- Surgical Technology; the standard abbreviation for the surgical tech program
- ST
- Surgical Technology program/students.
T
- The Boards
- The national certification or licensure examinations required to practice professionally after graduation.
- The Break Room
- The designated student lounge area equipped with vending machines and microwaves, as there is no on-campus cafeteria.
- The Breakroom
- The designated student lounge area equipped with vending machines and microwaves for meals.
- The Lab
- On-campus simulation rooms where students practice hands-on skills before clinicals.
- The Lounge
- The student lounge area on the first floor, equipped with microwaves and vending machines for student meals.
- The Tower
- Common student shorthand for Clark Tower, the campus's physical location.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 5100 Poplar
- The primary address and building name for the Memphis campus, located in a prominent office complex.
- Access Card
- A physical card or decal purchased from Business Services required for students to use the Clark Tower parking garage.
- Business Services
- The administrative office where students manage tuition payments and obtain parking decals or access cards.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for accessing course syllabi, assignments, and grades.
- Clark Tower
- The high-rise office complex on Poplar Avenue that houses the Concorde Memphis campus.
- Clinical Coordinator
- The staff member responsible for assigning students to their external clinical rotation sites.
- Clinical Site
- Any external healthcare facility (hospital, clinic, or office) where students complete their required hours.
- Clinicals
- Practical, hands-on training sessions conducted at local hospitals or clinics during the program
- Clocking in
- The mandatory process of recording attendance; Concorde has strict hourly requirements for program completion.
- Externship
- The final, mandatory phase of a program involving unpaid work experience in a professional setting.
- ID Badge
- The mandatory identification card that must be worn and visible at all times while on campus.
- Learning Resource Center
- The campus library and computer lab area, often shortened to the LRC.
- Learning Resource Center
- The campus library and computer lab area used for research and study.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, a dedicated 16-user space for research, study, and computer access.
- Mod
- A specific course module or term, typically lasting one month in Concorde's accelerated schedule.
- Modular Start
- The scheduling system where new program cycles begin every few weeks rather than once a semester
- Module
- The specific term for a course block; Concorde programs are typically divided into month-long modules rather than semesters.
- Orientation
- The mandatory introductory session for new students to receive IDs and program-specific requirements.
- Parking
- Refers to the designated student parking areas at the 5100 Poplar complex, which require specific permits.
- Poplar
- The main campus facility located at 5100 Poplar Avenue in the Clark Tower area.
- Poplar
- Poplar Avenue, the primary high-traffic street used to access the campus location in East Memphis.
- Poplar Building
- The main campus facility located within the 5100 Poplar Avenue complex.
- Poplar Campus
- The main campus facility located at 5100 Poplar Avenue in the Clark Tower area
- Refresher
- A program allowing graduates to return to campus for additional training in their field of study at no tuition cost.
- SAP
- Satisfactory Academic Progress, the standard students must maintain to remain in good standing and eligible for financial aid.
- Scrubs
- The mandatory daily uniform; specific colors often denote which program a student is enrolled in.
- Student Portal
- The administrative website used for managing financial aid, viewing transcripts, and updating personal information.
- The Clinic
- General term for the on-site professional facilities, such as the Dental Hygiene or Massage Therapy clinics, where students work with the public.
- The Crescent
- The office complex at 5100 Poplar Avenue where the Memphis campus is situated.
- The Lab
- General term for the clinical simulation rooms where students practice hands-on medical skills.
- The Start
- The monthly date when a new cohort of students begins their program.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Cardiovascular Sonography 2025 Cohort runs Apr 21, 2025 – Nov 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 44 approved campus terms and 31 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.