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PROGRAMS
OF STUDY
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 12 Months • 1230 Hours The Managerial Accounting program will prepare you for entry-level
positions in the accounting field. This program will train you in several
software applications, including a computerized accounting package.
Organizations in every industry employ people in this field, offering you
a wide range of career opportunities. As a graduate of the Managerial
Accounting program, you will be qualified for positions such as accounts
receivable clerk, accounts payable clerk, payroll specialist, or general
bookkeeper. Typical responsibilities may include preparing periodic
financial statements, reconciling accounts, and performing internal
audits. Along with your management background and experience, you could
qualify for advanced positions such as senior accountant or office
manager. [back to top] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 12 Months • 1200 Hours As a student in the Administrative Assistant program, you will prepare
for a career as an office professional. Your training at Ridley-Lowell
will include a variety of computer courses as well as an introduction to
management. Upon completion of this curriculum, you will have a thorough
understanding of office procedures, principles of accounting, and records
management. Your skills will include Speedwriting, keyboarding, and
transcription. This program offers an outstanding potential for
advancement in a variety of fields. As a graduate, you would qualify for
positions such as executive assistant, office manager, secretary, or
administrative assistant. [back to top] MEDICAL ASSISTANT 12 Months • 1260 Hours The Medical Assistant program is designed to train you in the
patient-related aspect of a health-care facility. You will learn both
administrative and clinical duties to best prepare you for employment in a
doctor's office or hospital. Upon completion of this program you will be
able to obtain a patient's history, take vital signs, perform routine
tests, and assist the physician by preparing the room and patient for
exams. You will also have the ability to handle front desk operations of a
medical facility by scheduling appointments, greeting patients, and making
telephone calls. The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP),
on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American
Association of Medical Assistants' Endowment (AAMAE). As a graduate of the
Medical Assistant program, you will be eligible to sit for the Certified
Medical Assistant (CMA) exam. [back to top] MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 9 Months • 930 Hours The Medical Administrative Assistant program will provide you with the skills needed to work in a medical facility in an administrative capacity. This curriculum will provide you with training in medical office procedures, terminology, coding, billing, and transcription. In addition to your core medical courses, you will master keyboarding, basic accounting, grammar, and various computer applications. As a graduate of the Medical Administrative Assistant program, you will be prepared for employment in a variety of facilities such as hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes, and specialty offices. [back to top]
Medical Billing and CodinG SPECIALIST 6 Months • 690 Hours NETWORKING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST 9 Months • 960 Hours The Networking and Technical Support Specialist program provides
students with hands-on experience in computer operating systems, computer
hardware and maintenance, software applications, basic and advanced
networking skills including hardware and maintenance, help desk and the
internet. Students will be expected to support end users and programmers
in business environments and have experience operating computers and
peripherals. This will enable students to successfully become employed in
various sized companies. Students completing the Networking and Technical
Support Specialist program will have the necessary skills to become
employed in entry-level positions such as Technical Support Specialist,
Network Support Specialist, Applications Support Specialist, Internet
Support Specialist, Computer Operator, Computer Repair Technician and Web
Page Development Specialist. [back to top] INFORMATION PROCESSING 9 Months • 900 Hours The Information Processing program is designed to provide you with a
comprehensive understanding of software and office technology. Information
processing theory is combined with hands-on practice to provide you with
the skills needed for employment in a variety of organizations. Basic
business training combined with an emphasis on computer applications will
provide you with the skills employers request. [back
to top] LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTANT 9 Months • 960 Hours The objective of the Legal Office Assistant program is to train you for employment in a secretarial capacity in a law firm or government agency. Your legal studies will include transcription, preparation of legal documents, office procedures, terminology, and business law. In addition, you will learn popular word processing programs typically used in a legal environment. Taking advantage of a legal internship with a local organization provides you with invaluable experience and will assist you in securing employment. [back to top]
Criminal Justice OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST 9 Months • 990 Hours The Office Support Specialist program offers you the opportunity to
develop and polish administrative skills that are in demand. In addition,
you will gain a solid working knowledge of common software packages. Upon
completion of this curriculum, you will have a thorough understanding of
accounting principles, records management, and office procedures. As a
graduate of the Office Support Specialist program, your diverse background
will have prepared you for positions such as secretary, payroll clerk, or
accounts payable/receivable clerk. [back to top]
EVENING MEDICAL ASSISTANT 20 Months • 1260 Hours The Evening Medical Assistant program is designed to train you in the patient-related aspect of a health-care facility. You will learn both administrative and clinical duties to best prepare you for employment in a doctor's office or hospital. Upon completion of this program you will be able to obtain a patient's history, take vital signs, perform routine tests, and assist the physician by preparing the room and patient for exams. You will also have the ability to handle front desk operations of a medical facility by scheduling appointments, greeting patients, and making telephone calls. The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants' Endowment (AAMAE). As a graduate of the Medical Assistant program, you will be eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam. [back to top]
EVENING MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 11 Months • 720 Hours The Evening Medical Administrative Assistant program will provide you
with the skills needed to work in a medical facility in an administrative
capacity. This curriculum will provide you with training in medical office
procedures, terminology, coding, billing, and transcription. In addition
to your core medical courses, you will master keyboarding, grammar, and
various computer applications. As a graduate of the Medical Administrative
Assistant program, you will be prepared for employment in a variety of
facilities such as hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes, and
specialty offices. [back to top] EVENING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION SPECIALIST 11 Months • 720 Hours The Medical Transcription Specialist prepares reports, letters, and
documents from a transcribing machine and tapes as dictated by a health
professional. This program prepares the student for employment as a
transcriptionist; in addition, the student may use the learned skills to
be a medical secretary. Necessary areas of learning shall include medical
terminology, anatomy, and physiology, computer fundamentals, keyboarding,
pharmacology, and medical transcription. [back to
top] EVENING MEDICAL BILLING & CODING SPECIALIST 11 Months • 690 Hours Upon completion of the Evening Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
program, the student will qualify to be employed in a facility that
handles billing for medical services. A strong knowledge of medical codes
and insurance is necessary to be proficient as a specialist. This program
provides training in essential areas for this specialty such as medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, computer fundamentals,
and legal issues of the profession. Among other positions, the graduate
will qualify to be a medical examiner rating clerk, coding file clerk,
hospital insurance clerk, or patient insurance clerk. [back to top] EVENING NETWORKING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST 11 Months • 900 Hours The Evening Networking and Technical Support Specialist program
provides students with hands-on experience in computer operating systems,
computer hardware and maintenance, software applications, basic and
advance networking skills including hardware and maintenance, help desk
and the internet. Students will be expected to support end users and
programmers in business environments and have experience operating
computers and peripherals. This will enable students to successfully
become employed in various sized companies. Students completing the
Networking and Technical Support Specialist program will have the
necessary skills to become employed in entry-level positions such as
Technical Support Specialist, Network Support Specialist, Applications
Support Specialist, Internet Support Specialist, Computer Repair
Technician and Web Page Development Specialist. [back
to top] EVENING INFORMATION PROCESSING 11 Months • 660 Hours The Evening Information Processing program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of software and office technology. Information processing theory is combined with hands-on practice to provide you with the skills needed for employment in a variety of organizations. Basic business training combined with an emphasis on computer applications will provide you with the skills employers request. [back to top]
Evening Criminal Justice EVENING COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING 11 Months • 690 Hours The Evening Computerized Bookkeeping program is ideal for students who
would like an entry-level position in the field of bookkeeping. In this
program, you will focus on accounting principles and then apply your
knowledge in your computer courses. Upon graduation, you will be qualified
for entry-level positions in the accounting field such as accounts
receivable clerk, accounts payable clerk, or general bookkeeper. [back to top] |
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