Andover College

The Andover Institute of Business opened its doors in 1967, in Portland, Maine. In 1977 the State Board of Education approved a name change from Andover Institute to Andover College.

In 1998 Andover College was the first Maine educational institution of its type to receive accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The Lewiston campus began teaching its first class in 2004.

Andover College is considered to be a part of Kaplan Higher Education Corporation (KHE), a division of Kaplan, Inc., being established as a long and with distinguished tradition in terms of being both an academic pioneer and career-maker since the year 1938. One million students are served by Kaplan per annum across the United States and abroad, and students can also take online programs through Kaplan. Many individuals, schools, and businesses have had a longstanding relationship with Kaplan. In 2007, Kaplan's revenue topped $2 billion.

There is a wealth of information at each campus site regarding the types of financial aid available, how to go about applying for aid, and things you can do to make college more affordable.

The Financial Aid Office will also be able to give you the information you need regarding alternative financing, scholarships, amount of funds that are available, interest rates and repayment schedules.

Andover College is dedicated to providing a positive experience for students, where skills can be learned and developed, and career, educational, and personal opportunities are available.

We achieve our mission by:

• Developing sound, practical, and comprehensive educational programs that are responsive to the changing world and the educational, social, and cultural requirements of the College diverse student population and the state of Maine
• Promoting sound teaching and learning practices that get together general education and core competencies to meet students' academic and professional goals
• Encouraging students to achieve their highest possible self-worth and become responsible citizens and lifelong learners empowered to respond to a changing world by providing them with faculty, staff, and administration that are very qualified.

While you are pursuing your studies at Andover College, it is important that you have all the tools and information you need to make your college experience rewarding and memorable. You can find out what's going on at Andover College by checking the class schedule, reading the handbook, and keeping up with the weekly newsletters. When you need a break from studying, the events calendar always has something interesting to do. This makes it easy to find events like lectures and concerts you may want to attend. There is a list of recent job vacancies that may be of interest to those seeking employment.

Education for Your Future

When you graduate from Andover College, you will have an education that will bring success to your future. Andover courses have been created to meet the needs of companies today, thus allowing you to be noticed in the job market. The available programs in the different fields are:

• Business
• Education
• Health Care
• Legal Studies
• Travel and Tourism

Medical Assistant Schools

Medical Assisting AAS (Associate of Applied Science Degree)

At Andover College, students hoping to achieve an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting will receive the personal and professional skills they need to obtain a position in the medical workforce. Students in our program gain entry-level expertise, are positive in their outlook, work well as a team, are responsible individuals, and are sensitive to patients' concerns.

Outcomes Specific to the Program

Students within the program are capable of:

• Presenting competence in medical assisting in all duties expected in a clinical practice situation
• Showing competence in office functions and administrative functions
• Acquiring the high personal standards and ethics to practice the legally expected patient care in a clinical setting
• Utilize learning from behavioral and biological sciences as grounds for partnered healthcare practices
• Conducting themselves in a professional manner as expected in the field of medical assisting

Job Opportunities

Andover College's aim is to assist you in obtaining a medical assisting job with the promise of a bright future in the medical industry. Andover will develop your skills so that you will appeal to employers in the medical field. A Medical Assistant from Andover will be qualified to apply for positions at clinics, doctors' offices and hospitals, HMOs or any allied healthcare location.

Medical Assisting AAS (Associate of Applied Science Degree)

At Andover College, students hoping to achieve an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting will receive the personal and professional skills they need to obtain a position in the medical workforce. Students in our program gain entry-level expertise, are positive in their outlook, work well as a team, are responsible individuals, and are sensitive to patients' concerns.

Outcomes Specific to the Program

Students within the program are capable of:

• Presenting competence in medical assisting in all duties expected in a clinical practice situation
• Showing competence in office functions and administrative functions
• Acquiring the high personal standards and ethics to practice the legally expected patient care in a clinical setting
• Utilize learning from behavioral and biological sciences as grounds for partnered healthcare practices
• Conducting themselves in a professional manner as expected in the field of medical assisting

Job Opportunities

Andover College's aim is to assist you in obtaining a medical assisting job with the promise of a bright future in the medical industry. Andover will develop your skills so that you will appeal to employers in the medical field. A Medical Assistant from Andover will be qualified to apply for positions at clinics, doctors' offices and hospitals, HMOs or any allied healthcare location.

List of education programs offered by Andover College