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Ridley-Lowell prepares our students with the skills necessary for continuous lifetime learning.
To assist our graduates in furthering their career, help keep them current in their field and increase their own marketability, we offer various trade school certification and career licensing exam information below for the Electrical, Information Technology and Medical fields.
Electrical Technician
Our Electrical Technician graduates are eligible to take the Journeyman exam upon completion of their apprenticeship. To get an application for this exam or for more information, please visit your state’s web site:
Connecticut – http://www.contractors-license.org/ct/ct.htm
Rhode Island – http://www.dlt.state.ri.us/profregs/
New York – Check with your local jurisdiction for New York techinical school certification.
Information Technology
Our New London and Poughkeepsie campuses are authorized Pearson VUE Test Centers. To see a list of exams offered, or to register online, please visit www.pearsonvue.com. You may also call the test administrator directly at the campus nearest you to schedule an exam.
Medical
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Medical Assistant students may enroll for membership in this association which enables our students to remain current regarding advancements in the medical field. Upon graduation, students will be able to register for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam online. For additional information or an application, please visit www.aama-ntl.org.
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Medical Transcription Specialist or Medical Administrative Assistant graduates of Ridley-Lowell can register for the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) exam or Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam online. For additional information or an application, please visit www.nhanow.com.
Medical Billing and Coding graduates from our New York campuses can register for the Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam online. For additional information or an application, please visit www.nhanow.com.
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Medical Billing and Coding students at our Connecticut campus may register for membership upon enrollment. Their membership will keep them up-to-date on changes made within this industry, as well as information regarding the AAPC externship program. Upon graduation from Ridley-Lowell, students will be able to register for the national certification exam. Our New York students may also join, membership is optional. For additional information or an application, please visit www.aapc.com.
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Massage Therapy graduates are eligible to sit for NCBTMB exam. Currently, several states use this exam as part of their licensing requirements. To get more information about NCBTMB and its exam, please visit their web site at http://www.ncbtmb.org/.
You may also obtain additional information regarding licensing at the State of Connecticut Department of Health web site http://www.ct.gov/dph, or the State of Rhode Island’s Department of Health web site at http://www.health.ri.gov/hsr.
"I've really enjoyed my time here at Ridley-Lowell. I feel that I have learned a lot of important things that will be relevant now that I have graduated. Everyone has been extremely helpful and understanding. I feel that the instructors not only care about their students but also care that the graduates do well and succeed. I would recommend this school to anyone who asked."
– Rebecca S.
Medical Billing & Coding Graduate
