![]() Everest College - Tacoma 2156 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402 |
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Begin the career of a lifetime at Everest CollegeEverest College is dedicated to preparing students from diverse backgrounds with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to successfully compete for jobs and to cope with fluctuating work force requirements. Everest encourages lifelong learning and growth both on the job and in life. Everest College offers:
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The Tacoma CampusBack to topThe Tacoma Campus occupies approximately 30,000 square feet. It consists of four lecture classrooms, four clinical laboratories and two computer labs. Dental Assisting DiplomaBack to top
The objective of the Dental Assisting program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions as dental assistants. While it is not a prerequisite to employment as a dental assistant, the importance of becoming a Registered Dental Assistant is emphasized, and students become familiar with the types of practical and written exams they will encounter when they sit for the RDA exam. Upon successful completion of the Dental Assisting program, students receive a diploma, a Radiation Safety Certificate and verification of coronal polish completion. Medical Assisting DiplomaBack to topThe objective of the Medical Assisting program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions as medical assistants. Since medical assistants are trained in both administrative and clinical procedures, they are capable of filling a variety of entry-level positions including Clinical or Administrative Assistant, Medical Receptionist and Medical Insurance Biller. This training program is divided into learning units called modules. Upon successful completion of the modules, students participate in a 160-clock-hour externship. Students have the option to take the eight-month day program or the ten-month evening program. Medical Billing DiplomaBack to topMedical insurance billing is one of the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. Give yourself an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical offices and clinics look to hire well-schooled and experienced professionals. The curriculum includes instruction on the following: you will be introduced to the general responsibilities of the insurance specialist; you will learn all aspects of private insurance plans; and you will obtain instruction on electronic billing. Gain knowledge of the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as insurance claim forms. Pharmacy Technician DiplomaBack to topThe Pharmacy Technician program prepares the student with both administrative and clinical skills for a position in retail, hospital, clinic and home IV facilities. The program provides the student with the theory and hands-on applications required to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and practices of pharmacy technology; recognize, spell, define, and use appropriate medical terminology, words, and abbreviations; use appropriate pharmacy skills; discuss and demonstrate how to work with pharmaceutical dosage forms; and show competency in performing pharmaceutical calculations. Accreditation InformationInformationIf you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Everest College - Tacoma. |
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