The Salter School Worcester

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The education you receive at The Salter School is designed to prepare you for an exciting career or to enhance the opportunities in your current career through enhanced skills. Externship studies in a student's chosen program facilitate the transition from classroom knowledge to practical, on-the job training and knowledge. Career days, individualized career counseling and lifetime placement services reinforce what The Salter School mission has been for over sixty years - to offer students a challenging, intensive program of study leading to satisfying business and professional careers.

Medical Assisting Program - Diploma
The Medical Assisting Program prepares the students for a career in the medical field. From the beginning of the program, the students are immersed in courses focused on developing the skills and knowledge required to be a productive and effective professional in the team-oriented healthcare environment. The clinical skills prepare students to perform duties of drawing blood, giving medication or assisting in laboratory procedures under the direction of a physician. Emphasis on office skills, communication skills, and human relations develops proficiency in office related functions that are integral components in developing a successful health care professional. Upon completion of this certificate program, students are prepared for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification xamination.

Health Claims Specialist Program - Diploma
(Medical Billing and Coding)
The Health Claims Specialist program provides comprehensive training in the area of billing and coding in the healthcare environment. The students are immersed in the terminology, diagnostic, procedural coding, and record management required of healthcare professionals