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SMIHA Rebrands as OMNA Institute, Launches One of Virginia's First Associate Degrees in Behavioral Health Technology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESMIHA Rebrands as OMNA Institute, Launches One of Virginia's FirstAssociate Degrees in Behavioral Health TechnologyFully online with in-person externship, statewide 60-credit program targets Virginia's newly createdBehavioral Health Technician credential; first cohort set for Oct. 5, 2026, pending accreditor approvalLYNCHBURG, Va., Aug. 3, 2026 — SMIHA, the private career college that has trainedLynchburg-area professionals for over 16 years, announced today it has rebranded as OMNA