The Keystone Technical Institute is committed to the education
and personal enrichment of each student. Our programs have been
selected to provide the student a choice of exciting career
training options from which to identify solid career objectives.
The school strives to be sensitive and responsive in its
curriculum offerings in order to reflect the needs of the
changing world. Programs of study are of utmost concern to all of
us; therefore, opportunities for student input are offered to
bring about improvements in course content, student regulations,
student services and instruction.
This program is designed for dental assistants already working in
the field. The courses serve as a building block to further their
education and expand employment opportunities.
The diploma program presents expanded function dental assisting.
Emphasis is placed on patient care responsibilities including
placement and removal of rubber dam, matrix band preparation and
application, placement and finishing of amalgam and composite
restorations. Students will be certified to apply for a
Pennsylvania temporary permit as an expanded function dental
assistant.
Medical Assistant - Diploma
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These courses are designed for those medical assistants already
working in the field. They serve as a building block to further
education and expand their employment opportunities.
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Medical Terminology
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Medical Law & Ethics
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EKG Techniques I
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EKG Techniques II
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Medical Insurance: ICD-9, CPT
Medical Billing & Insurance Coding - Diploma
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The student will be trained in three core areas: soft skills,
medical professional and medical billing and coding. The
successful graduate will gain knowledge in subjects pertaining
microcomputer usage, general math, grammar and customer service
skills which directly address the employers need for employees
with the basic soft skills. A sound knowledge of medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology and other course work to
support the medical professional core area of knowledge. The
first two core areas prepare the student for the in depth
knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures associated to
medical billing and insurance coding. Topics associated to this
area of study are ICD-9 / CPT coding, computerized medical
patient billing using MediSoft and the manual processing of
insurance forms.
Medical Office Technology - Diploma
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This program is an extension of our Medical Billing and Insurance
Coding program which trains the students in medical billing and
insurance coding.
The student will be trained in three core areas: soft skills,
medical professional and medical billing and coding. The
successful graduate will gain knowledge in subjects pertaining
microcomputer usage, general math, grammar and customer service
skills which directly address the employers need for employees
with the basic soft skills. A sound knowledge of medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology and other course work to
support the medical professional core area of knowledge. The
first two core areas prepare the student for the in-depth
knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures associated to
medical billing and insurance coding. Topics associated to this
area of study are ICD-9/CPT coding, computerized medical patient
billing using MediSoft and the manual processing of insurance
forms.
This extended program will provide the student with an enhanced
skill set in all three core areas above enabling the successful
graduate to function in a wider variety of positions in a medical
setting. The working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point
and Outlook; medical transcription ICD-9/CPT, typing, accounting,
human relations and an array of coursework to enhance both the
written and verbal communication will position the graduate to
serve an employer as a medical secretary, office bookkeeper,
assistant office manager or administrative medical assistant.
Medical Secretary - Diploma
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Becoming a medical secretary is a great way to have a career in
the medical field. Medical secretaries must learn the ins and
outs of hospitals, private clinics, dental offices and massage
clinics. It is their job to make sure the office runs smoothly
and to assist the doctors, nurses and patients.
Professional Massage Therapist - Diploma
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These courses are for those interested in furthering their
therapeutic techniques. They are designed to build on previous
knowledge gained through work in the field.
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Sports Massage
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Oriental Theories
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
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Advanced Massage Techniques
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Spa Modalities
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Cranial Sacral Therapy
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Aromatherapy
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Reflexology
Dental Assistant Specialist - Occupational Associate Degree
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Become a dental assistant specialist, trained to assist dentists
and hygienists in chair side work. Develop skills to help with
lab preparations, take x-rays and record dental histories.
Our associate degree program trains you to be an expanded
function dental assistant specialist, which will give you
additional skills to enhance your employment opportunities. Our
program in prepares you to be an indispensable member of this
rapidly growing field. In fact, there are more job openings for
dental assistants than we have graduates to fill!
This expanded function is approved by the Pennsylvania Board of
Dentistry.
Medical Assistant Specialist - Occupational Associate Degree
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Our medical assistant specialist program will prepare you to
assist doctors and medical professionals in a variety of
settings. Learn current skills and technologies to work in
hospitals, laboratories and specialized fields such as forensics.
Become competent in administrative techniques and medical
knowledge necessary to secure and advance your career in this
rapidly growing medical field.
Medical Office Management - Occupational Associate Degree
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Medical office management graduates find employment in doctor's
offices, medical facilities, hospitals, insurance offices,
pharmaceutical companies and labs. Courses include medical
billing, ICD-9, CPT, and medical transcription.
These graduates qualify for entry level careers as:
- medical office managers
- administrative assistants
- transcriptionists
- administrators in the medical field
The training they receive at the Academy of Medical Arts and
Business enables them to become strategic members of the medical
team. In addition, the work carries with it the prestige and
status of the medical profession.
Professional Massage Therapy Specialist - Occupational Associate
Degree
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Our exclusive degree program prepares you to join the exciting
profession of massage therapy. Learn to provide a wide range of
treatment options and work with other health care professionals
on rehabilitation health care teams. Develop the skills to work
in a variety of settings, including salons, health spas and
cruise ships, or you may choose to start your own business in
this growing area of the health care field.
Our associate degree program, which can be completed in 15
months, provides training in the foundation skills of Swedish,
Deep Tissue and Sports Massage in the first academic year. The
second academic year expands proficiency with a wide variety of
treatment modalities, such as:
- Pregnancy and pediatric massage
- Manual lymph drainage
- Cranial sacral therapies
- Medical massage
- Chiropractic assisting
- Reflexology
- Aromatherapies
- Spa modalities
