ORT Programs

ORT Technical Institute is known for its intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) programs that makes our students more competitive in the job market. Our immersion ESL training is 4 or 5 days/week so you can quickly learn the language while sharing the experience with expert, understanding instructors and students from all over the world.

Our school is “A Welcoming Community of Practical Learning” that offers career certificate and degree programs prepare students for entry level positions and professional certifications that will open doors when you graduate:

Associate of Applied Science Program:

The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Degree Program prepares you for entry level accountant opportunities in business, industry and finance by mastering principles, operations and computerized accounting systems. Grounded in basic business concepts you’re introduced to management, marketing and financial practices. The skills you gain in ORT’s Work Dregree program open career opportunities as a Junior Accountant, Junior Auditor, Tax examiner trainee or Cost clerk.

Certificate Programs:

ORT's Computerized Accounting Certificate curriculum readies you for entry level support roles in financial services industries and business accounting. Emphasis is placed on using computers to increase productivity in financial applica­tions; spreadsheets, accounting packages and database management systems. You will be qualified for high demand positions such as Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, Data Processing Clerk and Payroll Clerk.

The Medical Office Assistant program gives you skills to perform basic office support duties. We emphasize marketable general clerical/receptionist skills and medical office knowledge and procedures. Your computer skills will improve medical office productivity using word processing, medical transcription, records filing, data entry, insurance billing, accounting and office management know-how. Graduates are in demand at medical offices, health care institutions, clinics and HMO’s.

Our Medical Assistant program trains you for an entry level position in healthcare emphasizing back office clinical procedures. You’ll learn routine administrative and support clinical tasks. Instruction includes greeting patients, updating/filing patient records, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services. Clinical training encompasses taking medical histories, recording vital signs, working with blood, giving injections, explaining treatment to patients, preparing patients for and assisting with examinations. After completion, an externship allows you to practice in a working setting that often leads to employment.

Our Pharmacy Technician training program meets marketplace professional standards. After becoming oriented to pharmacy practice, you’ll learn about computer use in institutional and retail pharmacies. The curriculum includes prescription receipt/screening, medication preparation, supply distribution, pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory control, insurance billing/payment collection, pharmacy calculations/equipment and maintenance, ethics and federal/ state regulations. Career opportunities for licensed pharmacy technicians range from independent and chain drug stores to outpatient hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

The Basic Nurse Assistant Training program will provide you with patient care training and an opportunity to practice at an actual patient care facility.  You will learn basic nursing and communication skills, anatomy physiology, and medical terminology.  Completion of this program will prepare you to sit for the Written Compentency Exam for the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and enhances your opportunities for work and continuing education in the healthcare field.

The Computer Support and Networking Technology certificate program trains you to be a qualified entry level Computer Support Technician and Network Administrator. Graduates are able to repair PC’s and install, troubleshoot, operate and administer PC hardware, software and networks; all highly in demand skill sets. Other career options include computer technician, technical sales and help desk support.

The Digital Graphics and Web Design certificate program prepares you for employment as an entry level Graphic and Web Designer.  Throughout the program, you will gain skills in industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver.  You will develop skills in single and multi-page layout, image editing and alteration, computer illustration and basic web design.  You will also develop an understanding of aesthetics, color theory, typography, branding and identity.