The HoHoKus-RETS philosophy is to provide quality programs that are sound in concept, implemented by a competent and dedicated faculty, and geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in knowledge and skills required to obtain employment in their chosen fields. The school has demonstrated strong placement rates for its graduates.

The programs emphasize hands-on training, are relevant to employers' needs, and focus on areas that offer strong long-term employment opportunities. To offer students the training and skills that will lead to successful employment.

Career or degree? Get both—if you want to get into the workplace quickly, we offer programs that can often be completed in as little as 6 months. At any time, you can return to Eastwick College, apply to transfer your previously earned credits and complete your Associate's Degree.

Courses that you can take with you—the varied curricula at Eastwick College, and our Nutley and Hackensack campuses have been evaluated by the American Council on Education, allowing graduates to earn up to 55 college credits at more than 1500 colleges and universities across the nation.

• Continually evaluates and updates educational programs
• Provides modern facilities and training equipment
• Selects teachers with professional experience in the vocations they teach and the ability to motivate and develop students to their greatest potential
• Promotes self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success on the job and in society

HoHoKus-RETS offers daytime and evening classes to accommodate students' schedules. Free tutoring is offered to all students.

Medical Assistant - Certificate (Day / Evening)

The medical assisting field is one of the fastest-growing industries in today's economy. HoHoKus School's Medical Assistant program will prepare students for entry-level positions as Medical Assistants, Medical Office Managers, Medical Secretaries, Medical Receptionists or Medical Transcriptionists. Other opportunities exist in the hospital setting as Patient Care Technicians, EKG Technicians, Phlebotomists, Unit Secretaries and Ward Clerks.

Students learn both the "back-office" clinical and "front-office" administrative skills that today's medical profession demands. The program is an intensive 9-month (day classes) or 11 ˝-month (night classes) course that emphasizes the following areas:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Clinical Laboratories
• Medical Laboratories
• Medical Terminology
• Patient Relations/Emergency Care Procedures
• Medical Office Practices and Management
• Medical Transcription
• Computerized Medical Management
• Word Processing with Windows software

Keyboarding students will develop clinical skills such as vital signs, venipuncture, charting, EKG, blood testing, injections, urinalysis, hospital care, CPR and First Aid. Students will gain administrative skills such as computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows software, patient billing, scheduling, record keeping, medical transcription, keyboarding speed and accuracy, insurance forms and coding.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will have obtained CPR, First Aid, and OSHA certifications. In addition, completion of this program allows graduates to gain Electrocardiography (EKG) and Phlebotomy certifications and sit for the RMA exam to become Registered Medical Assistants.

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist - Certificate (Day / Evening)

The objective of the Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Program is to prepare the student with no prior experience to develop the skills to become a medical records technician, medical record abstractor, medical biller, insurance claim administrator and coder. The optional one-month externship allows additional career inroads for those whose ultimate goal is medical billing and coding.

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from HoHoKus RETS - Nutley.