Berks Technical Institute - Wyomissing
- 2205 Ridgewood Road,
- Wyomissing, PA 19610
Berks Technical Institute
At Berks Technical Institute (BTI), you'll find a focused learning environment based on you, the student. We believe in a quality education, one that matches your career goals with the needs of the today's job market. Over the years, BTI has expanded its curriculum to include specialized career education in the medical industry-one of the many fast growing career fields in the country.
We strive to continually provide quality programs, implemented by a highly competent and dedicated faculty-giving our students the foundation necessary to build success in their chosen careers.
BTI offers:
- The ability to complete your degree in as little as 18 months
- The ability to earn your diploma in as little as 9 months
- Hands-on training and personal attention from experienced instructors
- The convenience of day or night class schedules
- Resources and advising options to give you a head start toward a successful career
- Financial aid for those who qualify
Purpose
We believe in a quality education, one that matches your career goals with the needs of the employer. We serve our students by providing quality programs, implemented by a highly competent and dedicated faculty. This, we believe, gives our students the foundation necessary to build success in their chosen careers.
Educational Philosophy
Berks Technical Institute is committed to the advancement of career education and dedicated to individuals who desire to improve themselves and their opportunities for career success.
Our goal is to teach new skills to students, refine the skills of those who want to progress in their careers, and help all our students find gainful and satisfying employment in business or industry. Our programs provide students with skills that are marketable today and with knowledge to help them realize their maximum potential. Our placement assistance service is a valuable asset to business and industry, the community and, most importantly, to the student.
Dental Assistant - Associate of Specialized Technology
Dental assistants have become indispensable to the dental care field, and dentists have grown more reliant upon their assistants to perform a wide range of patient procedures. The role and responsibilities of the dental assistant increase as the need for their services grows. Today, assistants are often responsible for a variety of tasks, such as anesthesia or prepping the patient.
The goal of the dental assistant degree program is to provide school graduates with the skills, training and knowledge necessary to qualify for entry-level careers as dental assistants. Since they are trained in operatory, laboratory, radiographic and administrative procedures, their services are also sought out by a variety of dental schools, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments and health insurance companies. A college graduate is also capable of filling various entry-level positions such as:
- Dental receptionist
- Dental insurance clerk
- Dental laboratory technician
- Dental supply salesperson
- Administrative assistant
Health and Medical Records Management - Associate in Specialized Business
The Health and Medical Records Management program provides students with a foundation in managing healthcare data and information resources. Students receive training in planning, collecting, aggregating, analyzing, and disseminating individual patient and aggregate clinical hospital data. Graduates may seek entry-level employment in physician's offices, clinics, laboratories, hospitals, group practices, specialty practices, health insurance offices and nursing homes.
Medical Assisting - Associate in Specialized Business
Day Program - 18 Months
Evening Program - 24 Months
The Medical Assistant degree program provides students with the skills and education needed to succeed in a variety of Allied Health areas. Students enrolled in the Medical Assistant training program typically work in areas such as: clinical (EKG, phlebotomy, blood pressures, injections, lab work), and administrative (keyboarding, bookkeeping, insurance billing, front office operation). The student will also be prepared to pursue a professional certification as a Medical Assistant. The skills and knowledge acquired from the training courses will enable the graduate to work as an entry-level health professional in one of many different medical environments, such as clinical labs, general practitioner offices and area specialists, and other ambulatory settings.
Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma
Fast Degree Training Prepares You For a Career!
Diploma 18 months (Day) – 18 months (Evening Program)
Program Objectives:
The Medical Billing and Coding program prepares graduates to work as entry-level medical billing specialists. Students receive training in standard medical procedure coding, insurances, reimbursements, healthcare standards, and information storage and retrieval systems. Graduates may seek entry-level employment in physician's offices, clinics, laboratories, hospitals, group practices, specialty practices, health insurance offices and nursing homes.
