Diagnostic Medical Sonography DMS: Ultrasound

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at the Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations required of an entry-level general sonographer to include, but not be limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, pregnant female pelvis, and superficial structures. Students are also introduced to vascular ultrasound. The student will have the opportunity to study the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of scanned organ systems, recognize the sonographic patterns of the organs, learn the protocols for a logical and thorough survey of the organs, and provide accurate and technical impressions of the interpreting physician. Upon completion of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, the student will be expected to:

• What Are My Career Opportunities as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Medical Terminology
  • Sonographer
  • Diagnostic medical sonographer
  • Ultrasound technologist
  • Medical Practitioner
  • Clinical Coordinator
  • Educator
• What Are My Career Opportunities as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Hospitals
  • Physicians’ offices
  • Medical and diagnostic labs
  • Outpatient imaging departments
  • Free-standing urgent care facilities
• Preparation for National ARDM and ARRT Certification Examinations
  • American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• MTI of New York will prepare you for your SPI Examination by covering the following content areas:
  • Clinical Safety
  • Patient care
  • Physical Principles
  • Ultrasound Transducers
  • Quality Assurance
  • Protocols
  • New Technologies
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Cardiovascular Sonography CVS: Ultrasound

The Cardiovascular Sonography program at the Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students to perform echocardiographic examinations under the direction of a physician/ cardiologist. Students have the opportunity to gain both didactic knowledge and practical experience in cardiovascular science, EKG, Holter monitoring, telemetry, and echocardiography. Upon completion of the Cardiovascular Sonography program, the student will be expected to:

• What Are My Career Opportunities as a Cardiovascular Sonography
  • Medical Terminology
  • Sonographer
  • Diagnostic medical sonographer
  • Ultrasound technologist
  • Medical Practitioner
  • Clinical Coordinator
  • Educator
• Cardiovascular Sonography can work in a variety of environments:
  • Hospitals
  • Physicians’ offices
  • Medical and diagnostic labs
  • Outpatient imaging departments
  • Free-standing urgent care facilities
• Preparation for National ARDM and ARRT Certification Examinations
  • American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• MTI of New York will prepare you for your SPI Examination by covering the following content areas:
  • Clinical Safety
  • Patient care
  • Physical Principles
  • Ultrasound Transducers
  • Quality Assurance
  • Protocols
  • New Technologies
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Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology program at the Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to provide students with the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains necessary to be employed as an entry-level surgical technologist. The AST Core Curriculum was used as a guideline to facilitate the formation of the surgical technology program curriculum, which includes an on-campus lecture component, an on-campus laboratory component, and an off-campus integrated clinical component.

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  • Registered nurse
  • Veterinary technician
  • Medical sales representative
  • Operating room assistant
  • Clinical Coordinator
  • Educator
• Surgical Technologist can work in a variety of environments:
  • Hospitals
  • Surgical in-patient departments
  • Surgical out-patient departments
  • Medical Clinics
  • Dental Surgical departments
  • Free-standing urgent care facilities
• Preparation for NBSTSA Certification Examinations
  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• MTI of New York will prepare you for your CST Examination by covering the following content areas:
  1. Perioperative Care
     • Preoperative Preparation
     • Intraoperative Procedures
     • Postoperative Procedure
  2. Ancillary Duties
     • Administrative and Personnel
     • Equipment Sterilization and Maintenance
  3. Basic Science
     • Anatomy and Physiology
     • Microbiology
     • Surgical Pharmacology
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Central Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician program at Medical Training Institute is designed to provide students with entry-level training that will prepare them to function in the sterile processing and distribution areas of health care facilities. The program provides students with knowledge of surgical instruments, microbiology, medical equipment, surgical terminology, and storage and distribution, as well as the skills required for sterilization and decontamination.

• Sterile Processing Technicians can work in a variety of environments:
  • Hospitals
  • Postsecondary education institutes
  • Doctors’ offices
  • Dentists’ offices
  • Outpatient care centers
• Preparation for International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Certification Examinations
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential 
• Preparation for NBSTSA Certification Examinations
  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• MTI of New York will prepare you for your CRCST Examination by covering the following content areas:
  • Cleaning, Decontamination & Disinfection
  • Preparation & Packaging
  • Sterilization Process
  • Patient Care Equipment
  • Sterile Storage & Inventory Management
  • Documentation & Record Maintenance
  • Customer Relations
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Medical AssistantFull Course

The Medical Assistant program at Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students to assist medical providers by performing basic clinical duties and administrative duties in doctor’s office, Clinics and/or medical center. The core curriculum covers a variety of subjects, including medical practice, medical law and ethics, medical communications, medical records, insurance, patient preparation, and basic laboratory procedures and tests. The courses are grouped around knowledge and skills required for administrative and clinical medical assisting. Students will study:

Length of Curriculum: 720 Clock hours

The 720 clock hours of the Medical Assistant consist of 340 hours of Didactic, 120 hours of Lab, and 260 Clinical Rotation Hours.

Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED

• Clinical Medical Assistant

  • Medical Terminology

  • Phlebotomy

  • EKG- Electrocardiography

  • Basic laboratory procedures and tests

  • Patient Preparation

  • Medical Practice

  • Clinical Procedures

  • Patient Preparation

• Administrative Medical Assistant

  • Medical Office Administration

  • Medical Practice

  • Pharmacology

  • Medical Records

  • Insurance

  • Health Records, Coding, and Reimbursement

• Preparation for National Certification Exam

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician

  • Certified EKG Technician

  • Patient Care Technician

  • Certified Administrative Technician

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Clinical Medical AssistantClinical

The Clinical Medical Assistant program at Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students to assist medical providers by performing basic clinical duties in doctor’s office, Clinics and/or medical center.
The core curriculum covers a variety of subjects, including EKG, Phlebotomy, medical practice, medical law and ethics, patient preparation, and basic laboratory procedures and tests. The courses are grouped around knowledge and skills required for clinical medical assisting. Students will study:

Length of Curriculum: 450 Clock hours

The 450 clock hours of the Clinical Medical Assistant consist of 270 hours of Didactic, 80 hours of Lab, and 120 Clinical Rotation Hours.

Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED

• Clinical Skills

  • Phlebotomy

  • EKG

  • Basic laboratory procedures and tests

  • Patient Preparation

  • Clinical Procedures

  • Hematology

  • Medical Laboratory Procedures

• Preparation for National Certification Exam

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician

  • Certified EKG Technician

  • Patient Care Technician

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Administrative Medical AssistantAdministrative

The Administrative Medical Assistant program at Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students to assist medical providers by performing administrative duties in doctor’s office, Clinics and/or medical center.
The core curriculum covers a variety of subjects, including, medical practice, medical law and ethics, patient preparation, and basic laboratory procedures and tests. The courses are grouped around knowledge and skills required for clinical medical assisting. Students will study:

Length of Curriculum: 450 Clock hours

The 450 clock hours of the Administrative Medical Assistant consist of 270 hours of Didactic, 80 hours of Lab, and 120 Clinical Rotation Hours.

Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED

• Administrative/Office Skills

  • Medical Office Administration

  • Medical Practice

  • Pharmacology

  • Medical Records

  • Insurance

  • Health Records, Coding, and Reimbursement

• Preparation for National Certification Exam

  • Certified Administrative Medical Assistant (CAMA) examination

  • Registered Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) examination

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Pharmacy Technician I Entry Level

The Pharmacy Technician I Program at Medical Training Institute of New York provides students with the technical and practical training necessary for work as an entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist. Students will study pharmacy computing, medication preparation, inventory and billing, and quality customer service care. The Pharmacy Technician I Program seeks to prepare students to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications, keeping patient records, setting up, packaging, and labeling routine orders from the medication shelves.

Length of Curriculum: 400 Clock hours

The lecture component consists of 200 hours of didactics, 70 hours of community Practice (Retail Pharmacy) Lab Skills, and 130 hours of Internship.

Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED

1. Community Practice, Pharmacy Records, and Inventory Management

   • Over-the-Counter Drugs

   • Pharmacy Law and Ethics

   • Pharmacology

   • Pharmacy Technology

   • Pharmacy Calculations

   • Communication Skills for Pharmacy Practice

   • IV Admixture and Aseptic Technique

   • Advanced Insurance Billing

   • Pharmacy Technician Role in Drug Utilization Review

2. Preparation for National Certification Exam

   • PTCB

   • New York State Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician IIIV Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician I Program at Medical Training Institute of New York provides students with the technical and practical training necessary for work as an IV Technician assistant to a licensed pharmacist. Students will study pharmacy sterile compounding, intravenous (IV) preparation. The program seeks to prepare students to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications to Pyxis/Omnicell machines; maintaining patient records; setting up IV Cleanroom and labeling IV Batch orders from stock supplies; and mixing drugs with parenteral fluids.

Length of Curriculum: 750 Clock hours

The lecture component consists of 300 hours of didactics, 200 hours of Compounding Lab, and 250 hours of Internship

Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED

1. All Pharmacy Technician I

2. Sterile Compounding

   • Aseptic Technique

   • Intravenous-IV Compounding

   • TPN Compounding

   • IV Batching

   • Home Infusion

3. Automation

   • Pyxis Training

   • Omnicell Training

   • Robotic Systems

   • Automated prescription systems

   • Medication carts

4. Preparation for National Certification Exam

   • PTCB Certification

   • ASHP Certification

   • Sterile Compounding Certification Exam

   • New York State Licensure/Registration

Advanced Pharmacy Technician IIIAdvanced

The Advanced Pharmacy Technician III Program at Medical Training Institute of New York provides students with the technical and advanced practical training necessary for work as an Advanced Pharmacy Technician assistant to a licensed pharmacist. Students will study advanced pharmacy sterile compounding, intravenous (IV) preparation, Chemotherapy compounding, Neonate/Pediatric IV Compounding.

Length of Curriculum: 1000 Clock hours

Length of Curriculum:  1000 Clock hours 
The 1000 clock hours of the Advanced Pharmacy Technician III consist of 400 hours of Didactics, 200 hours of Lab Skills (Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding), 400 hours of Internship 

Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED

1. Sterile Compounding

   • Pulling and filling medications to Pyxis/Omnicell machines

   • Setting up IV Cleanroom

   • Labeling IV Batch orders from stock supplies

   • Aseptic Technique Training Course: This is a comprehensive introductory sterile compounding training course, which includes a review of USP Chapter <797>.

   • Students will also complete the core competencies required by current USP <797> and <800> standards in our state-of-the-art Cleanroom facility.

   • TPN Compounding

2. Pharmacy IT

   • Pyxis Field Technician

   • Omnicell Field Technician

3. Management

   • Lead Pharmacy Technician

   • Supervisory and Management Skills for Pharmacy Technicians

   • Pharmacy Technician Role in Research and Data Collection

4. Preparation for National Certification Exam

   • PTCB

   • Sterile Compounding Certification Exam

   • New York State Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Sterile CompoundingAseptic Technique

The Medical Training Institute of New York provides sterile compounding training programs for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians that are designed to meet current and emerging educational needs. MTINY sterile compounding training programs are based on current regulatory guidelines specified by USP <797> and USP <800> standards.

• Aseptic Technique Training Course: This is a comprehensive introductory sterile compounding training course, which includes a review of USP Chapter <797>.  
• Students will also complete the core competencies required by current USP <797> standards in our state-of-the-art Cleanroom facility. 
• TPN Compounding
• USP <800> standards

Length of Curriculum: 350 Clock hours

The lecture component consists of 100 hours of didactics, 200 hours of Compounding Lab, and 50 hours of Internship

1. Sterile Compounding

   • Aseptic Technique: USP <797> and USP <800> standards

   • Intravenous-IV Compounding

   • Cleanroom Technique

   • Chemotherapy IV Compounding

   • Narcotics IV Compounding

   • TPN Compounding

   • Neonate/Pediatric IV Compounding

   • IV Batching

   • Home Infusion

2. Preparation for National Certification Exam

   • Sterile Compounding Certification Exam

   • PTCB

   • ASHP Certification

   • New York State Pharmacy Technician License

Dental Assistant Certificate Program

The Dental Assistant program at the Medical Training Institute of New York provides students with the technical and practical training necessary to work as a dentist’s entry-level assistant. This course will introduce students to some of the essential skills of the Dental Assistant professional. Students will learn:

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Electrocardiogram: EKG EKG Technician

The EKG Technician program at the Medical Training Institute of New York provides students with the opportunity to study electrocardiograms. The course will prepare the student for an entry-level EKG technician position. The course includes hands-on training along with certification preparation.

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Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician program at the Medical Training Institute of New York prepares students to collect blood for laboratory analysis. Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. The Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to teach the knowledge in technical and procedural aspects of basic phlebotomy, including collection of blood specimens and venipuncture required to become a Phlebotomy technician. The Phlebotomy Technician program includes theory and hands-on instruction.

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EKG & Phlebotomy TechnicianEKG + Phlebotomy

EKG & Phlebotomy Technician Combination Program at the Medical Training Institute of New York provides students with an introduction to the theory, techniques, and roles of a phlebotomist and electrocardiogram (EKG) technician. Students learn phlebotomy skills, including skin puncture, venipuncture, blood collection, and the cardiovascular system as it relates to the performance of an EKG. Students gain knowledge in basic EKG tracing, rate, rhythm, common heart abnormalities, and the use and function of the EKG machine.

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Medical Billing & Coding
Billing

The Medical Billing and Coding Program at Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of healthcare settings, including medical offices, hospitals, clinics, and skilled-care facilities. The curriculum is structured to include didactic instruction in several areas, including, but not limited to, billing practices and systems, coding and reimbursement systems, data abstracting, health record maintenance, and healthcare computer applications. The final portion of curriculum includes a supervised clinical externship at a medical facility. Students will study

Length of Curriculum: 600 Clock hours

30-38 weeks, 16-20 hrs./week

Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED

• Billing
  • Role of an Insurance Billing Specialist
  • Privacy, Security, and HIPAA
  • Compliance, Fraud, and Abuse
• Health Insurance
  • Basics of Health Insurance
  • Medicare and Medicaid
  • TRICARE and Veterans’ Health Care
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Disability Income Insurance and Disability Benefit Programs
• Coding
  • Medical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record
  • Diagnostic Coding
  • Procedural Coding
• Reimbursement
  • The Paper Claim CMS-1500
  • The Electronic Claim
  • Receiving Payments and Insurance Problem Solving
  • Collection Strategies
• Preparation for National Certification Exam
  • Certified Professional Biller examination offered by the American Association of Professional Coders

Medical Coding Specialist
Coding

The Medical Coding Specialist Program at Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of healthcare settings, including medical offices, hospitals, clinics, and skilled-care facilities.

The medical coding profession remains diverse, with career opportunities in many outpatient and inpatient facilities. There are career opportunities with health care facilities, third-party payers, and private physician settings, as well as self-employed medical coders. Although self-employment as a coding professional in private practice remains a viable option, many more employment opportunities exist. Students will study:

Length of Curriculum: 600 Clock hours

The 600 clock hours of the Medical Billing & Coding consist of 300 hours of Didactic, 150 hours of Lab, 150 hours of Internship.

Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED

• Basic
  • Basics of Writing
  • Basic Math
  • Comprehension Building/Study Skills
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Introduction to Computers
• Coding Principles
  • Medical Terminology
  • CPT/HCPCS
  • ICD Coding
  • Medical Billing/Insurance
  • Pathophysiology
• Preparation for National Certification Exam
  • Certification Review
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Advanced Medical Coding Specialist & Auditing
Advanced Coding & Auditing

Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing requires the student to apply previously learned coding in CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM concepts to a wide array of medical reports. The student is presented with more in-depth coding information on a topic, such as coding pacemaker implantation, and then the student applies the knowledge by assigning CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes to the services and procedures from an original source document. The student uses an audit form and assigns the correct level of E/M services based on documentation.

Length of Curriculum: 750 Clock hours

The 600 clock hours of the Advanced Medical Coding Specialist consist of 450 hours of Didactic, 150 hours of Lab, 150 hours of Internship.

Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED

• The students will apply CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes to a wide variety of subspecialty areas:
  • Evaluation and Management Services
  • Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Pathology and Laboratory
  • Integumentary System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Digestive System, Hemic/Lymphatic System, and Mediastinum/Diaphragm
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Respiratory System
  • Urinary, Male Genital, and Endocrine Systems
  • Female Genital System and Maternity Care/Delivery
  • Nervous System
  • Eye and Auditory Systems
  • Anesthesia
  • Auditing Review reports
• Preparation for National Certification Exam
  • Certification Review
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Patient Care TechnicianPCT

Patient Care Technician Program at the Medical Training Institute of New York prepares the student to work in a hospital, Assisted living, or long-term care environment under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. This course introduces students to the theory, techniques, and roles of a phlebotomist and electrocardiogram (EKG) technician. If the student already holds a Certified Nurse Assistant certificate, The student only has to take EKG and Phlebotomy and Clinical Lab Skills to become a patient Care Technician.

• Exam Preparation

• Certified Patient Care Technician
• Certified EKG Technician
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician
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Patient Care SpecialistPCT

The Patient Care Specialist Program at the Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students to assist medical providers by performing administrative and essential clinical duties in an office and medical center. The core curriculum covers a variety of disciplines, including dialysis, certified nurse assistant, phlebotomy, and patient care technician. This course prepares the student to work in a hospital, assisted living, or long-term care environment under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Courses under Patient Care Specialist Program:

• Certified Nurse Assistant

• Phlebotomy

• Electrocardiogram -EKG

• Exam Preparation

• Certified Hemodialysis Technician/Technologist (CHT)

• Certified Patient Care Technician
• Certified EKG Technician
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician
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Certified Nurse Assistant CNA

A certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides direct care to patients in nursing homes and clinics or extended-care facilities. CNA’s responsibilities include feeding and bathing patients and specimen collection. A CNA also participates in rehabilitation and therapy programs under the supervision of a Registered nurse. Students train during the program, often working in a hospital or nursing home setting.

Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for supporting medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Their duties include:

Length of Curriculum: 125 Clock hours

The 125 clock hours of Certified Nurse Assistant consist of 85 hours Didactic, 10 hours Lab 30 hours of Internship.

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Certified Nurse Assistant AdvancedCNA Advanced

Nurse Assistant Advanced prepares students to work in an advanced care setting. A Nursing Assistant advanced is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who has received specialized training to perform more complex patient care skills such as phlebotomy, point of care testing, bladder scans, EKGs, catheter removal, and assisting licensed nursing personnel in sterile technique situations. The CNA Advanced program includes the following courses:

The nurse Assistant Advanced Program at the Medical Training Institute of New York provides students with the technical and skill training necessary for work as an entry-level assistant to a Registered Nurse. Students will study:

Length of Curriculum: 240 Clock hours

The 240 clock hours of the Certified Nurse Assistant Advanced Day Program consist of 180 hours Didactic, 30 hours Lab, and 30 Internship Hours.

• CNA

• EKG

• Phlebotomy

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Home Health AideHHA

Home Health Aide is a professional caregiver responsible for helping patients maintain their health and hygiene in their place of residence. Their duties include shopping for groceries and preparing meals, grooming patients, and handling basic logistics such as paying bills or scheduling appointments. Students will study:

Length of Curriculum: 91 Clock hours

The 91 clock hours of the Home Health Aide Program consist of 50 hours Didactic, 31 hours Clinical Skill Lab, and 8 hours Clinical Internship.

Dialysis Technician

The Dialysis Technology program at the Medical Training Institute of New York provides students with the opportunity to study Hemodialysis. The program seeks to prepare students to work under the supervision of other medical professionals such as physicians and registered nurses. Students will study principles of dialysis, anatomy, and physiology of the kidney, fluid and electrolyte balance, hematologic aspects, infectious diseases, dialysis systems and equipment, and an overview of peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation.

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