Career Training Programs in New York State

Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute, New York:
Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute is a technical training school with locations in Binghamton & Poughkeepsie, New York and New London, Connecticut. The school programs focus on the technical areas without time spent on liberal arts requirements so that most programs are completed within one year. The programs specialize in such areas as medical records, accounting, and word processing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

INFORMATION PROCESSING
9 Months • 930 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.

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.

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.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
9 Months • 900 Hours
The objective of the Criminal Justice program is to train you for employment in numerous occupations in the area of Criminal Justice. Your studies will include corrections, security, criminal investigation, juvenile justice, probation and parole, and law enforcement. Additionally, you will learn Microsoft Word and proper report writing techniques utilized in the criminal justice field. You will be prepared for employment in a variety of facilities including prisons, jails, private corporations, security, and police services.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EVENING INFORMATION PROCESSING
11 Months • 630 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.

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.

EVENING CRIMINAL JUSTICE
16 Months • 900 Hours
The objective of the Criminal Justice program is to train you for employment in numerous occupations in the area of Criminal Justice. Your studies will include corrections, security, criminal investigation, juvenile justice, probation and parole, and law enforcement. Additionally, you will learn Microsoft Word and proper report writing techniques utilized in the criminal justice field. You will be prepared for employment in a variety of facilities including prisons, jails, private corporations, security, and police services.