Overview
Elmira Business Institute has been educating students since 1858. With locations in both Elmira and Vestal, New York, the school is geared towards working adults and offers accelerated, career-focused programs which can be completed in as few as eight months. Elmira Business Institute offers programs in Medical Assisting, General Business, Office Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Legal Office Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding.
Student Appeal
At Elmira Business Institute, students enjoy small class sizes and personal attention from their instructors, while getting all of the benefits of a large career college. The courses are custom made to be in sync with today's careers and employers, which means that students are trained with the information and technology their future employers want them to have. Students can earn their certificates in as little as eight months, and associate degrees can be earned in a little over a year. Students have access to career placement help as well as financial aid.
Financial
Financial aid is available to those who qualify in the form of loans and grants and additional programs. EBI is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates and associate's degrees.
- AccountingAccounting
The Accounting program offers students courses in income control, budgeting and basic accounting skills. Graduates of the program can look forward to careers as bookkeepers, cost accountants, tax preparers, accounting clerks and more.
- Medical AssistingMedical Assisting
The Medical Assisting program is 16 months long. Students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to work in clinical and administrative capacities in health care environments. Graduates of this degree are able to sit for Certified Medical Assistant exams.
- Medical Coding & Reimbursement SpecialistMedical Coding & Reimbursement Specialist
This program educates students about diagnostic and procedural codes, patient information, data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. Graduates can look forward to being employed in various capacities in a medical office environment.
- Office TechnologiesOffice Technologies
This program gives students instruction on diagnostic and procedural codes, patient information, data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for employment in medical offices and related environments.
- General Business (Accounting)General Business (Accounting)
In the Accounting Certificate program, students take courses to become informed about the relationship between business administration and technology. Students also learn how to use accounting software to collect and analyze data.
- General Office AssistantGeneral Office Assistant
The General Office Assistant program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a modern office. Some of the many topics covered in the courses include keyboarding, filing, office communications, office procedures and word processing.
- Legal Office AssistantLegal Office Assistant
This program trains students to work in a variety of office environments including law offices, corporate law departments, courts and government agencies. Some of the many topics the courses in this program cover include legal terminology, office procedures, business law and legal transcription.
- Medical AssistingMedical Assisting
The Medical Assisting program trains students to perform both administrative and clinical duties in a health care facility.
- Medical Coding & BillingMedical Coding & Billing
In this program, students learn about the diagnostic and procedural codes doctors used in medical offices. Students learn how to read and enter patient information, date retrieval, analysis and claims processing. Graduates can look forward to employment in a medical office.
- Medical Office AssistantMedical Office Assistant
This program is intended to prepare students for a Medical Office career in the health care industry. Students will take courses on keyboarding, word processing and microcomputer applications. Graduates can immediately apply for jobs in a variety of settings including private medical practices, clinics, hospitals, public health departments, insurance companies and more.
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