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Berks Technical Institute
Berks Technical Institute provides specialized education to students in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. The school's degree and diploma programs offer hands-on training in the skills sought after by employers to people who want to advance their current career, or those who are just starting out.
Founded in 1984, Berks Technical Institute has an eight acre campus that includes a learning resource center, medical lab, and two massage therapy clinics. The labs and clinics have equipment similar to what is found in the medical offices and clinics students will work in after graduation.
Programs and Courses of Study
Dental Assistant
Students in the 102.5 credit hour Dental Assistant program learn from classroom and laboratory experience, along with a 300 hour externship. The program includes training in the procedures used in the dental operatory and the dental lab, along with radiography and front office skills. Graduates will be prepared to take the Certified Dental Assistant exam.
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Massage Therapy
Offered as a nine month day program or an 18 month evening program, the Professional Massage Therapist diploma program focuses on Swedish massage, with both classroom and hands-on training. Students learn the basics of anatomy and physiology, and receive training on other forms of therapy, including sports massage, Shiatsu, and reflexology. The program is designed to meet the standards of the American Massage Therapy Association.
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Medical Assisting
The Medical Assistant program provides training in the skills necessary to assist physicians in private practice or clinical settings. Students learn clinical skills, including phlebotomy, EKG and venipuncture. They receive classroom training in pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology. They also learn front office procedures, including insurance billing and bookkeeping. Graduates of the Medical Assisting Associate degree program are prepared to enter one of five specialties, including phlebotomist, health unit coordinator, and medical transcription. The degree program includes an externship at a health care facility.
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Admissions and Financial Aid
The streamlined admissions process at BTI makes it easy to get started. To get any questions you have answered, or to get an application for admission, complete the online request form. The school participates in many financial aid programs, and financial aid is available to students that qualify.
Berks Technical Institute
2205 Ridgewood Road
Wyomissing, PA 19601