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Kaplan Career Institute

The mission of Kaplan Career Institute is to provide a quality career education that develops the intellectual and critical thinking abilities of each student. The Institute offers affordable programs that are geared to the skills that employers in the cities housing its campuses are demanding. Instructors with industry experience present specific job-related knowledge, and most programs can be completed in two years or less.

Classes are offered with convenient scheduling options, including classes in the day and in the evenings. The school's commitment to the individual is evidenced by its services, providing individual advice, tutoring, and career placement services to graduates.

Programs and Courses of Study

Medical Assistant

This program prepares the graduate for an entry level position as a medical assistant. Students learn the fundamentals of medical assisting, including clinical and laboratory procedures and techniques. They learn the business side of a medical office, including insurance processing, medical transcription, and accounting. The program also includes an introduction to computers and basic accounting, and concludes with an externship. Graduates receive a certificate or diploma, depending on the campus. The Harrisburg campus also offers an Associate degree.

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Medical Assisting Management and Medical Assisting Management with Patient Care Services

This fifteen month program focuses on the management skills used in a medical office or clinic. Courses cover management, clinical, communications and administrative functions, including business communications, pharmacology, college math, accounting, and medical transcription. Graduates can sit for the limited scope radiology examination, and are prepared for the Certified Medical Assistant designation. By adding patient care services instruction to the Medical Assisting Management curriculum, graduates are better prepared to take on positions in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care facilities. The 18 month program includes courses in gerontology, restorative care, and patient care and safety. The programs include an internship, and is only offered at the ICM - Pittsburgh campus.

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Medical Office Administration / Medical Office Specialist

The Medical Office Specialist program, offered at the Cleveland, Dearborn and Detroit campuses, teaches verbal and written communications skills, along with the administrative and secretarial procedures used in a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital. Computer skills, patient billing, and records management are among the subjects presented. The medical office administration option of the school's secretarial science program is offered at the ICM - Pittsburgh campus, and provides the student with complete secretarial training, combined with training on the procedures and systems used in a medical office. This Associate degree program teaches the most frequently used office applications, introduces the student to written and oral communications skills, and provides training in management skills. Both programs conclude with an externship

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Admissions and Financial Aid

Prior to enrolling, prospective students must complete an informational interview. You can get the process started by requesting more information. Financial aid, including Pell grants and loan programs are available.

Kaplan Career Institute - Albuquerque Campus
5981 Jefferson Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Kaplan Career Institute - Cleveland Campus
8720 Brookpark Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44129

Kaplan Career Institute - Detroit Campus
1801 East Kimberly Road
Detroit, MI 48202

Kaplan Career Institute - Harrisburg Campus
Harrisburg, PA 17111

Kaplan Career Institute - ICM Campus (Pittsburgh)
10 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Kaplan Career Institute - McAllen Campus
1500 South Jackson
McAllen, TX 78503