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SUNY SULLIVAN TO HOST INFORMATION SESSION ON TRAINING FOR JOBS IN THE GROWING HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY

 

Loch Sheldrake, NY: (July 5, 2010) — In response to the current economy and high unemployment rates, SUNY Sullivan (Sullivan County Community College) and Sullivan Works are co-hosting an information session on Monday, July 12 about training the college offers for careers in the growing fields of medical transcription and medical coding and billing. The training is in conjunction with Career Step, a leading online healthcare education company.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the medical transcription field will experience 11 percent employment growth between 2008 and 2018 and that the medical coding and billing field will experience 20 percent employment growth during the same time period. The programs offered at SUNY Sullivan provide an opportunity for students to quickly gain the education they need to qualify for these jobs.

The 2 p.m. information session will take place at the Sullivan Works One Stop Career Center at 50 North Street in Monticello. Pre-registration is requested. Attendees will also learn more about the school’s introductory free laptop offer for those who enroll in the new healthcare programs. To pre-register or for more details, please visit CareerStep.com/sullivan or call Kristin at 845-434-5750 ext. 4382.

About SUNY Sullivan

Founded in 1962, SUNY Sullivan is a two-year community college and a unit of the State University of New York. It offers 40 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as a variety of continuing education and specialty courses, on its 405-acre campus, online and through its distance learning program. For more information, visit the “Your Community, Your College” website at www.sunysullivan.edu.

About Career Step

Career Step, a leading online healthcare education company, enjoys a tremendous market advantage in the industry by virtue of its reputation as an innovative, competency-based training company. Career Step is committed to helping each enrolling student graduate and successfully transition to a rewarding career.

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