Lincoln College of New England

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Our Dental Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares you to function effectively as an integral member of the dental health team in the operation of a dental practice. You will learn the administrative procedures currently practiced in dental settings through instruction in the campus dental lab and through internships in private practices. In addition to possessing the specialized skills of a chair-side assistant, the dental administrative assistant is capable of managing appointment scheduling, updating records, written communication, preventive programs, accounts receivable, dental insurance, expenses, and disbursements. You will be able to work in private dental offices, managed care organizations, long-term care facilities, federal, state and municipal health facilities.

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While earning an Associate of Applied Science degree in Executive Medical Assistant you can train to work with doctors and caregivers and directly interact with patients. The curriculum is designed to prepare you to make decisions, to communicate effectively with others, and to accurately perform the clinical and administrative skills needed to work in medical facilities.

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Our Health Information Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program is designed to prepare students to perform vital roles in managing today's health information processing systems. The core curriculum emphasizes information system security and data confidentiality. With these skills students can plan to start a career in hospitals, physician's offices, clinics, nursing homes, ambulatory and other medical or mental health facilities, as well as for pharmaceutical companies, educational institutions, government agencies and vendor firms.

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Our Occupational Therapy Associate of Applied Science degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The curriculum prepares students with meaningful and effective educational experiences that allow students to develop knowledge and accomplish skills in an entry-level position. Graduates are able to sit for the National Certification Examination to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

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The Dental Hygiene Associate of Science degree program prepares students with the skills to provide a wide range of oral health services. The curriculum includes oral pathology, prophylactic techniques, clinical procedures, and dental radiology. Students will also be prepared to provide oral health education and preventive dental services. Graduates of this program will have the skills to be an integral part of a dental health team.

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Lincoln College of New England's Certificate program in Dental Chairside Assistant prepares the student to become a highly skilled dental chairside assistant and to function effectively as an integral member of a professional dental team. Students are taught dental chairside assisting and related office and laboratory procedures under direct professional supervision.

The program is well established and highly recognized as it is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and has been granted the accreditation status, "approved without reporting requirements." Lincoln College of New England also holds an institutional membership with The American Dental Education Association.

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The Certificate in Health Information Coding program prepares students for entry-level employment opportunities as medical information coders, insurance specialists, insurance processors, and other medical administrative positions. Students will perform the techniques of uniform billing practices using the standardized codes for diagnoses and procedures in medical facilities. Graduates of the program will have learned how to use the industry recognized word processing software and the computer applications widely used for maximum career options.

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Lincoln College of New England's Certificate in Medical Assistant program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to a challenging, ever-changing work environment. Students will receive hands-on training by industry experienced instructors which will provide the skills required to assist physicians and patients in both front and back office procedures. Courses will cover medical laws and ethics, aseptic techniques, hands-on patient interaction, taking vital signs, and interviewing patients prior to exams. Graduates can work in a variety of health care settings upon completion of the program.