Dental Hygiene - Diploma

Hygienists are licensed oral health care professionals and respected member of the dental team who provide preventative, educational, and therapeutic services supporting total health for the control of oral disease and promotion of oral health. For example, they may explain the relationship between diet and oral health or inform patients how to select toothbrushes and show them how to brush and floss their teeth.

Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic – Diploma

It is recognized that the majority of pre-hospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT. This program includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. EMTs provide a service in an environment requiring special skills and knowledge in such areas as communications, documentation and transportation. This program provides an introduction to these concepts and protocols applicable to Basic Life Support services in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Medical Assistant - Diploma

This program is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment as a medical assistant in a medical office or clinic, with skills in office, administrative and clinical areas. After completing the medical assisting program, graduates may sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants certification.

Medical Coding - Diploma

If you're looking for a short-term training program with great earning potential in a health care setting, consider this. With the change in the field of health care the demand for medical coding specialists has increased dramatically. This program prepares students to work in the field of managed care.

Medical Lab Assistant - Diploma

A medical lab technician performs tests and laboratory procedures used in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. They may examine and analyze body fluids and cells. They look for bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms; analyze the chemical content of fluids; match blood for transfusions; and test for drug levels in the blood that show how a patient is responding to treatment. The test results will enable physicians to detect, diagnose and treat disease. The medical lab technician may use such lab equipment as microscopes, cell counters, and automated and computerized equipment capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously.

Medical Records Technology - Diploma and Health Information Technology - Associate's

The health information technician is projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. These technicians manage medical records of laboratory tests and x-rays, diagnoses and treatment plans. They assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure, which determines cost and reimbursements for hospitals, clinics, physicians and nursing homes. Health information technicians also use computer software to analyze and improve patient care, control costs or surveys to use in research studies or legal actions.

Medical Transcription - Associate's

Medical transcriptionists provide an important service to physicians and patients transcribing medical reports that document patients' medical care and conditions. Right now there is a critical nationwide shortage of qualified medical transcriptionists, so hundreds of jobs are out there for you. Tri-State Business Institute is committed to providing a high quality education in area of medical transcription. Our faculty who instruct in this area are professional, experienced and certified. This career training program was developed in order to serve the medical industry as medical documentation becomes increasingly more important in the age of managed health care. Medical transcriptionist record patients' chart notes, medical histories, consultants, emergency department notes, operation reports and lab tests.

Pharmacy Technician - Diploma

Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians usually perform the routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, mixing and labeling of the prescriptions. They will also help with administrative duties, such as answering phones, stocking shelves, and operating cash registers in retail settings. Depending on state rules and regulations, and the type of pharmacy they are employed at, duties may vary. Technicians will also refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information and health matters to the pharmacist.

Therapeutic Massage - Diploma

Our program offers an array of basic and specialty techniques for the practice of therapeutic massage including professional client draping, massage room setups and product knowledge. The student will also be taught how to conduct proper client consolidation, safety and sanitation methods and professional ethics. The course will include a business practices segment to help the student with planning a business, including goal setting, knowledge of different types of business operations, start-up costs and procuring necessary permits.