Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistants
Provides educational programs designed to develop skills needed for entry-level employment in the Dental Assistant field & Medical Assistant field. New training programs in 2021 include Phlebotomy, EKG, Medical Billing & Coding.
We offer an exciting 600-hour accredited dental assistant training program. 400 hours are completed in our school and 200 hours are completed in an actual dental facility (externship). Our externship is a good way to get valuable insights into work experience as a dental assistant. Our dental assistant training program includes classroom education, externship and job placement assistance with dental practices.
Medical assisting is one of the fastest growing careers in healthcare. Employment in the field is expected to grow 35% during the decade 2016 to 2026, per the New York State Department of Labor. Entry level salaries begin at $30,000 while average salaries approach $39,000. A Medical Assistant helps run a Doctor's office with various administrative and clinical duties. Private offices, clinics, or hospitals all employ medical assistants. Jobs can be part-time or full-time, daytime or evening. This level of flexibility is needed since patients need care year-round and throughout the day.
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