High-Tech Institute Minneapolis will offer six new Associate of Applied Science degree programs in Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist and Limited Scope X-ray Technician. The school also offers diploma programs in these fields.

"We are excited to now introduce associate degree programs in addition to our diploma offerings," said Elizabeth Beseke, president of High-Tech Institute Minneapolis. "These degree offerings broaden the opportunities for our students to gain additional educational experience, making them qualified for a wider range of career opportunities."

  Among the new Associate of Applied Science degree programs:
 
 
  --  Medical Assistant - The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled health
      professional who plays an important role as a member of the health
      care team in a variety of medical settings. This program introduces
      students to anatomy and physiology of the body systems, medical
      terminology, and required clinical and administrative skills. Upon
      graduation, students will be prepared to work as an entry-level
      Clinical Medical Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical
      receptionist, Medical Bookkeeper, and Laboratory Assistant.
 
 
  --  Medical Billing & Coding - Students will receive training in all areas
      of insurance billing and medical coding, medical records, as well as
      study the human anatomy, physiology and common diseases and an
      introduction to medical terminology and pharmacology.  Upon
      graduation, students will be qualified to work as a medical insurance
      biller, a medical records coder or health information technician.
 
 
  --  Massage Therapy -- Students will study anatomy, physiology and
      pathology in relation to soft tissue injury and treatment and train in
      various methods of massage.  Upon graduation, students will be
      qualified to work in a variety of settings as a massage therapist -
      from private practice to nursing homes, resorts to pain management
      clinics.
 
 
  --  Surgical Technologist - Students will study the anatomy and physiology
      of the body, receive an introduction to the operating room as well as
      training in skills of a Surgical Technologist, laboratory procedures
      and CPR certification.  An externship at a medical facility will be
      part of the education process and students will be qualified to work
      in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, surgical centers and
      clinics upon graduation.
 
 
  --  Pharmacy Technician - Students study anatomy and physiology of the
      body and of drugs used to treat common diseases, gaining familiarity
      with interpreting physicians' orders, maintaining records, processing
      drug orders, calculating dosing and stocking medication.  Upon
      graduation, students may pursue careers in retail pharmacies,
      hospitals and clinics.
 
 
  --  Limited Scope X-Ray Technician - Students study the anatomy and
      physiology of the body, radiologic techniques, darkroom and film
      developing techniques and complete an externship at a clinical site. 
      Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the Minnesota State
      Licensure Examination and with successful completion, be eligible for
      careers in physicians' offices, clinics and diagnostic imaging
      centers.
 
 

Prospective students should call 888-324-9700 or visit http://www.hightechinstitute.edu/locations/high-tech-institute-minneapolis/ for more information.

About High-Tech Institute

Established in 1996, High Tech Institute Minneapolis is part of the Anthem Education Group of schools and colleges. Anthem Education Group (AEG) is a Phoenix, Arizona-based family of schools and colleges that provides career focused training and education programs at 22 accredited institutions in 13 states and through online programs, offering masters, bachelors and associates degrees as well as diplomas. The Anthem Education Group family of schools, which has been providing quality post-secondary education for more than a century, includes Anthem College, Anthem College Online, Anthem Institute, The Bryman School of Arizona, Morrison University, Allied College and High-Tech Institute.

Source: High-Tech Institute