The Dental Assistant program objective is to provide the training that meets the needs of today's dental facility. Dental Assistant education and training includes dental radiology training to prepare you for a job in the dental field. Strong employment demands for dental assistant graduates exists; the education and training you receive at Career Training Academy will prepare you for a new career.

Dental Assistant programs across the country are demanding more graduates to meet national employment needs. Our dental assistant education (includes broad background in the fundamentals of EFDA standards) and dental radiology training lead to rewarding externship experiences upon completion of classroom training.

Our Dental Assistant course is offered at our Main Campus, in New Kensington, PA.

The Medical Assistant program objective is to provide the training that meets the needs of today's practicing physicians. Medical Assistant education and training includes a broad background in the fundamental practice of medicine with an emphasis on the clinical aspects of medical assisting. Phlebotomist training, EKG training and diagnostic testing training is included.

Nationally and regionally, Medical Assistant jobs are plentiful as are medical assistant programs. You simply must visit Career Training Academy to learn more about our medical assistant training and limited classroom size. Ask us about the medical assistant salary and benefits in addition to medical assistant certification.

New classes for medical assistant training begin often. Upon completion of the program, the graduate will earn a diploma. Having performed a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks, the student is now prepared for an entry-level position in a hospital, clinic, doctor's office, group practice or health care facility.

A Medical Assistant career is also rewarding if you enjoy helping others. The education and training you receive at Career Training Academy will prepare you for a new career. A Medical Assistant job could be waiting for you if you are ready to begin training!

If you are interested in medical assistant education and medical assistant training, there are choices for you at Career Training Academy.

The Medical Assistant Comprehensive program objective is to provide the training that meets the requirements of today's health care practitioners. The Medical Assistant Comprehensive course also provides the neccessary skills to assist specialty physicians as well as develop the critical thinking skills of the Medical Assistant.

A specialized training partnership has been formed between Children's Community Pediatrics (CCP), a subsidiary of Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and our school. Students in the Medical Assistant Comprehensive program who have a special interest in working with children, will have the opportunity to have a practical learning experience via a CCP externship in an environment dedicated to quality care for children.

Upon completion of the Medical Assistant training in this program, the graduate will be awarded an Associate in Specialized (AST) Degree. The Medical Assistant training in this course leads to developing skills in both clinical and administrative, relating to skills and expertise in working in numerous medical specialty areas, so employment may be found in a numerous areas both regionally and nationally.

The Health Insurance Claims Examiner/Medical Biller course objective is to provide the necessary training in Health Insurance Claims Examining and Medical Billing for medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies and other health care facilities.

After completion of classroom training, the student is assisted in an externship combined with an in-house practicum, which blends experience from externship to classroom. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be awarded a diploma.

Health Claims Examiner education, medical biller education, medical coding education, hospital billing, dental claims processing and customer service training are components in the training program. Medical coding employment needs are in demand as are employment needs for all facets of the training involved in the Health Insurance Claims Examiners/Medical Biller program.

The Advanced Medical Coder/Biller program objective is to provide the necessary training in Medical Billing and Coding for medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, clinics and billing companies.

The student receives an extensive background in medical billing, specialty practice billing (for various medical specialties), hospital billing, customer service training, dental claims and dental claim processing, medical coding training, health claims examiner education and more.

After completion of classroom training, the student is assisted in being placed in an Externship combined with an in-house practicum, which blends experience from externship to classroom. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be awarded an Associate in Specialized Business degree (ASB).

The Pharmacy Technician program objective is to provide the necessary training in pharmacology, compounding, sterile products, retail and hospital procedures for success in retail, mail order or hospital based pharmacies. The student will receive an extensive background in the fundamental practice of pharmacy technology as well as specific training in computer usage and customer service communications. They will have the skills to help licensed pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients. They will be prepared to receive prescriptions or refills from patients or electronic requests from doctor's offices. They will learn to verify and complete the information on the prescription. They will be trained to retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure and mix medications. They will learn to price and file the prescription. The computer skills they learn will allow them to automate accounts receivable, inventory control and ordering. Customer service and communication skills will enable them to interact appropriately with patients, coworkers and other health care professionals. After completion of 580 hours of classroom training, the student is assisted in being placed in a 280 hour Externship that will provide appropriate experience to enhance the skills learned in the classroom. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be awarded a diploma. Having performed a wide variety of pharmacy applications that encompass specific concentrations, the student is prepared for an entry-level position as a pharmacy technician in a community pharmacy, a hospital or a mail order pharmacy.

Our mission is to provide the educational environment in our massage courses (Massage Therapy and Bodywork programs) that enhance the education and personal enrichment of all students.

The Advanced Bodyworker program is an extensive course in Massage Therapy modalities with an emphasis on wellness, pathology, massage protocols and the business skills necessary to manage and maintain a massage therapy business.

The objective is to provide massage courses that provide the necessary knowledge and technique to maintain a career in performing an extensive therapeutic massage with a focus on the resources necessary to develop enhanced business and career goals. A Medical Massage & Research project has been added to the training program. Students will be given the opportunity to work with clients with various medical conditions who may benefit from ongoing massage treatments.

Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will receive an Associate in Specialized Technology (AST) degree and is prepared for a new career in the field of massage therapy, utilizing advanced bodywork modalities.

Pennsylvania massage employment opportunities are plentiful as are national demands for qualified massage therapists and advanced bodyworkers. Note: Pennsylvania massage employees are aware that currently the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has no specific regulations for those practicing as massage therapists. Students graduating from massage courses should be aware that regulations vary from state to state and the Pennylvania massage student is responsible for meeting the training requirements in the state he/she wishes to practice.

Our mission is to provide the educational environment in our massage courses (Massage Therapy and Bodywork programs) that enhance the education and personal enrichment of all students.

The Comprehensive Massage Therapist program is an enhanced massage course for the field of massage therapy based on the Therapeutic Massage Technician program. In addition to the massage courses offered in the Therapeutic Massage Technician program, a variety of specialized massage courses focusing on the needs of individuals have been added.

The objective of the School's course for massage is to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and technique to maintain a career in performing a comprehensive massage, focusing on specific needs, consistent with alleviating a client's complaint or condition.

Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will receive a diploma and is prepared for a new career in the field of massage therapy, utilizing their comprehensive massage therapist skills.

Note: Pennsylvania massage employees are aware that currently the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has no specific regulations for those practicing as massage therapists. Students graduating from massage courses should be aware that regulations vary from state to state and the Pennsylvania massage student is responsible for meeting the training requirements in the state he/she wishes to practice.

Our mission is to provide the educational environment in our massage courses (Massage Therapy and Bodywork programs) that enhance the education and personal enrichment of all students.

The Therapeutic Massage Technician massage course is an advanced program in Swedish Massage with an emphasis on therapeutic techniques and modalities. Therapeutic Massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress in addition to promoting health and wellness.

The massage course objective is to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and technique to maintain a career in performing an extensive therapeutic massage consistent with alleviating these conditions. Upon successful completion of this massage course, the graduate will receive a diploma and is prepared for a new career in the field of massage therapy.

Note: Pennsylvania massage employees are aware that currently the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has no specific regulations for those practicing as massage therapists. Students graduating from massage courses should be aware that regulations vary from state to state and the Pennsylvania massage student is responsible for meeting the training requirements in the state he/she wishes to practice.