Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute

Overview
Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute has campuses in Binghamton, Poughkeepsie and New London, New York. The school offers a variety of career training courses in areas including Accounting, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding and Legal Office Assisting. The main campus in Poughkeepsie has been serving students since 1850, and all three campuses offer day and night course schedules.

Student Appeal
Ridley-Lowell offers very flexible schedules, day and night classes, and a low student to teacher ratio. Additionally, no liberal arts classes are required, so students can take only the classes they need to achieve their career and personal goals. The majority of the evening programs can be finished in as little as eleven months.

Financial
Financial aid is available to those who qualify in the form of grants and loans. Ridley-Lowell is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Programs Offered:

• Administrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant
  Students who complete this program have an excellent background in office procedures, principles of accounting, and records management. Students will acquire skills including speedwriting, keyboarding, and transcription. The graduates of this program are qualified for jobs as executive assistants, office manager, secretaries and administrative assistants.
• Computerized Accounting SpecialistComputerized Accounting Specialist
  This program prepares students for entry-level accounting/bookkeeping positions, such as general bookkeeper, accounts receivable or accounts payable clerk, payroll clerk and others. Students may also enroll in additional courses in Business Law, Computer Applications, Cost Accounting, and Taxes and Financial Statement Preparation.
• Computerized Accounting TechnicianComputerized Accounting Technician
  Graduates of this program are prepared for jobs in the today's business environment. Students will study all facets of the accounting cycle, including trial balance, adjusting entries, worksheet, and financial reports. Students will also be able to interpret and understand special journals--sales, purchases and accounts payable/receivable.
• Criminal JusticeCriminal Justice
  The criminal justice program includes education in law enforcement, parole, security, corrections, juvenile justice, and criminal investigation to prepare graduates for entry-level positions with prisons, jails, private corporations, security, and police services.
• Electrical System TechnicianElectrical System Technician
  Students train to become an entry-level electrician or to enter an electrician apprenticeship. Curriculum includes fundamental electrical safety, measurement, and wiring skills, along with how to read schematics and blueprints.
• Evening Computerized BookkeepingEvening Computerized Bookkeeping
  This is an evening program which is well suited for students who are looking for entry-level jobs in bookkeeping. The focus is on accounting principles, and graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs as accounts receivable clerks, accounts payable clerks or general bookkeepers.
• Evening Information ProcessingEvening Information Processing
  Students in this program acquire a complete understanding of software and office technology. Graduates benefit from hands-on and are provided with the necessary skills for being employed in a wide number of businesses. Basic business is combined with an emphasis on computer applications.
• Evening Medical Administrative AssistantEvening Medical Administrative Assistant
  This program gives students the skills required for working in medical facilities in an administrative role. Students take course in medical office procedures, terminology, coding, billing, and transcription. Graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and more.
• Evening Medical AssistantEvening Medical Assistant
  In this program, students learn both administrative and clinical duties which prepare them to work in a doctor's office or hospital. Students learn to obtain a patient's history, take vital signs, perform routine tests, and help the doctor y preparing the room and patient for exams. Students will also be able to handle all front desk situations.
• Evening Medical Billing & Coding SpecialistEvening Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
  Graduates of this program learn to handle billing for medical services. Students learn medical codes as well as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, computer fundamentals, and legal issues of the profession.
• Evening Medical Transcription SpecialistEvening Medical Transcription Specialist
  This program prepares students to prepare reports, letters, and documents from a transcribing machine and tapes as dictated by a doctor or other healthcare professional. Students take courses in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, computer fundamentals, keyboarding, pharmacology, and medical transcription.
• Evening Networking & Technical Support SpecialistEvening Networking & Technical Support Specialist
  The Medical Transcription Specialist prepares reports, letters, and documents from a transcribing machine and tapes as dictated by a health professional. This program prepares the student for employment as a transcriptionist; in addition, the student may use the learned skills to be a medical secretary. Necessary areas of learning shall include medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, computer fundamentals, keyboarding, pharmacology, and medical transcription.
• Information ProcessingInformation Processing
  Graduates of this program achieve a comprehensive understanding of software and office technology. Students take advantage of both information processing theory as well and get hands-on practice to provide you with the skills needed for employment in a variety of organizations.
• Legal Office AssistantLegal Office Assistant
  This program is designed for students who wish to pursue employment as a secretary in a law firm or in another government agency. Students study transcription, preparation of legal documents, office procedures, terminology, and business law.
• Managerial AccountingManagerial Accounting
  This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the accounting field. Students are trained in several software applications, including a computerized accounting package. Graduates are qualified for positions such as accounts receivable clerk and as accounts payable clerk.
• Massage TherapyMassage Therapy
  This program teaches students fundamental massage techniques.
• Medical Administrative AssistantMedical Administrative Assistant
  This program prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills used in medical facilities in an administrative capacity. Students receive training in medical office procedures, terminology, coding, billing, and transcription.
• Medical AssistantMedical Assistant
  Students in this program learn both administrative and clinical duties used in a doctor's office or hospital. Graduates of this program are able to obtain a patient's history, take vital signs, perform routine tests, and assist the physician by preparing the room and patient for exams, as well as a host of administrative tasks.
• Medical Billing and Coding SpecialistMedical Billing and Coding Specialist
  Students who complete this program are able to work in facilities that handle billing for medical services. Graduates acquire strong knowledge of medical codes and insurance which is necessary to be proficient as a specialist. Students take courses in anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, computer fundamentals, and legal issues of the profession.
• Networking and Technical Support SpecialistNetworking and Technical Support Specialist
  Students in this program benefit from hands-on experience in computer operating systems, computer hardware and maintenance, software applications, basic and advanced networking skills including hardware and maintenance, help desk and the Internet. These skills are transferable to a wide range of companies.
• Office AdministrativeOffice Administrative
  This program is idea for those students who want to pursue a career as an office professional. Graduates have a thorough understanding of office procedures, principles of accounting, and records management. Graduates can work as executive assistants, office managers, secretaries, or administrative assistants.
• Office Support SpecialistOffice Support Specialist
  Students in this program have the opportunity to develop and polish administrative skills that are in demand. Students take a variety of classes in topics including accounting principles, records management, and office procedures, as well as computer software. Graduates of the program are prepared to work as a secretary, payroll clerk, or accounts payable/receivable clerk.
• Word Processing SpecialistWord Processing Specialist
  This program provides students with in-depth, hands-on word processing experience combined with communications and office skills. Students can choose to take courses in database management and electronic spreadsheeting, or they may choose legal or medical courses to give them training and experience for entry-level jobs in legal or healthcare facilities.