Lincoln Tech - Somerville

The Dental Assisting program is designed to prepare the student with a strong foundation on which to build a successful career as a competent entry-level dental assistant. A well-rounded curriculum offers the student knowledge and skills in the technical areas of preventive dentistry, four-handed dentistry, chair side assisting with emphasis in diagnostics, operative, fixed prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, orthodontic procedures, endodontic procedures, surgical procedures, and expanded functions, and dental radiology. Because of the wide range of opportunities for the graduate, the program also focuses on the business aspects of a dental practice including practice management. Students and graduates are encouraged to sit for the following Dental Assisting National Board Exams; Radiography, Health and Safety and Infection Control, although there is no guarantee of passing the certification test and passing the test is not a graduation requirement. Successful completion of the Dental Assisting program qualifies the student to be licensed with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry in order to become employed as a Dental Assistant in the State of Massachusetts. Students will be required to complete out of class assignments in each course, except externship.

The Medical Assistant – Blended Delivery program prepares students to be multi-functional practitioners, thoroughly prepared to perform front office and clinical patient care duties, as well as, basic urgent care procedures. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, electronic health records, ethics, clinical procedures, aseptic technique, minor surgical procedures, universal precautions, general skills in document formatting, basic accounting, EKG, and pathophysiology. This program delivers practical preparation in the healthcare environment. Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions as Office Medical Assistants, EKG Technicians, or Unit / Ward Clerks (in a hospital setting). It also provides the diversity of other job options in the hospital or laboratory environment. Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignment in each course, except externship.

The Medical Assistant program prepares students to be multi-functional practitioners, thoroughly prepared to perform front office and clinical patient care duties, as well as, basic urgent care procedures. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, electronic health records, ethics, clinical procedures, aseptic technique, minor surgical procedures, universal precautions, general skills in document formatting, basic accounting, EKG, and pathophysiology. This program delivers practical preparation in the healthcare environment. Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions as Office Medical Assistants, EKG Technicians, or Unit / Ward Clerks (in a hospital setting). It also provides the diversity of other job options in the hospital or laboratory environment. Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignment in each course, except externship.

The Medical Office Assistant – Blended Delivery program prepares students to be multi-functional practitioners, thoroughly prepared to perform front office and Administrative duties. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, electronic health records, ethics, aseptic technique, universal precautions, general skills in document formatting, basic office finance, and Pathophysiology. This program delivers practical preparation in the healthcare environment. Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions as Medical Office Assistants, or Unit / Ward Clerks (in a hospital setting). It also provides the diversity of other job options in the physician’s office, insurance companies, and hospital or laboratory environment. Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignment in each course, except externship.

The Medical Office Assistant program prepares students to be multi-functional practitioners, thoroughly prepared to perform front office and Administrative duties. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, electronic health records, ethics, aseptic technique, universal precautions, general skills in document formatting, basic office finance, and Pathophysiology. This program delivers practical preparation in the healthcare environment. Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions as Medical Office Assistants, or Unit / Ward Clerks (in a hospital setting). It also provides the diversity of other job options in the physician’s office, insurance companies, and hospital or laboratory environment. Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignment in each course, except externship.