Berdan Institute

Berdan Institute Highlights

• Healthcare programs offer off-site externships
• Job placement assistance for graduates
• Small student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1
• Accredited by the American Dental Association and American Association of Medical Assistants
• Accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

About Berdan Institute

Berdan Institute was established in 1976 as the Berdan Institute for Medical Services Secretaries. It was renamed the Berdan Institute in 1977 due to adding a Medical Assistants program. The school offers certificate programs in the fields of Biotechnician, Massage Therapist, Medical Billing/Coding, Dental Assistant and Pharmacy Technician. The curriculums typically combine classroom learning and practical training.

Berdan Institute Academic Programs

• Biotechnology Program – A major objective of the program is to prepare students for entry-level jobs in biotech and manufacturing, crime and pharmaceutical labs as well as other settings. The program also includes an externship.
• Medical Assisting – Students are prepared to take entry-level positions. The courses provide training in various medical procedures, laboratory tasks and front office duties. An externship is part of the curriculum.
• Dental Assistant Program – Training is offered in basic dental office tasks and laboratory procedures. Includes classroom learning and clinical and lab instructions.
• Medical Office Administration Program – Students are trained for entry-level jobs as a medical/dental office assistant, medical biller/collector, medical secretary and as an insurance claims processor. The curriculum includes an externship.
• Medical Billing/Coding – Includes classroom and computer lab instruction modules as well as an externship.
• Massage Therapy Program – Students are prepared for the National Certification Examination of Therapeutic Massage and Body Works. Business skills are also part of the curriculum.
• Pharmacy Technician Program – The curriculum combines theory and practical training. The courses offer administrative and clinical skills. Students are prepared to take the national exam.

Learning at Berdan Institute

• The Medical Assisting program can be completed in less than a year.
• On-campus learning
• The Dental Assisting program takes less than one year to finish.

Faculty

The instructors have real-world experience. The teachers emphasize the skills required by industries.

Student Life

Berdan Institute offers career counseling and student employment services. Approximately 250 students are enrolled at the institute. The female to male ratio is typically 9 to 1.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Qualified students can receive Pell Grants and other types of Federal aid. Other types of grants as well as loans are also available.