Brookline College

The Medical Assistant Program provides the necessary training for entry-level positions as a medical assistant in a clinic, physician office or urgent care facility. Graduates will be able to use their skills and knowledge in such areas as patient interaction, basic coding and billing, office procedures, use of technology, medical legal documentation and electronic medical records. They will also be able to appropriately assess patient/client situations and intervene within their scope of practice.

The Patient Care Technician Program provides training for entry level positions to effectively function in the role of a patient care technician in a clinic, hospital, urgent care facility, rehabilitation facility or other health care environment.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) play an essential role in providing the best possible medical care for their patients. As an LPN, you can work alongside doctors and RNs, performing several healthcare and administrative procedures. Your nursing duties may include various clinical responsibilities, such as recording and monitoring vital signs, collecting samples, and administering medications. Through our Practical Nursing program, you can earn your diploma in as little as 48 weeks and be on your way to a successful career in nursing. Our Practical Nursing diploma program will prepare you to take the NCLEX-PN license exam and gain entry-level employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

The Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Program provides training for entry level positions in private physician offices, clinics and hospitals. Students are exposed to the International Classification of Disease (ICD-10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) CMS 1500 form, Anatomy, Medical Terminology and Insurance Processing. Graduates of this program are prepared to deal with patients’ medical information, health records, medical reports and treatment outcomes.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level professional nursing positions that will require them to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care within a variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, community health agencies and clinics.

This eight-semester program includes both upper and lower division general education and pre-professional nursing coursework. Nursing courses that consist of classroom and laboratory activities are integrated with clinical experiences. Students are provided with opportunities to analyze a variety of issues in professional nursing practice as they develop the skills and competencies necessary for positions which will require them to provide nursing care across the healthcare continuum.

Brookline College prepares students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to take certification and/or licensure exams related to their program of study, including the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.