Everest Institute

Everest Institute offers flexible class schedules, supportive instructors, and dedicated career services to help you every step of the way. Everest Institute focuses on hands-on training so that graduates hit the work force running. Whatever program you choose, you can rest assured that Everest Institute is committed to your future, and your success.

Let's face it, if your career training doesn't prepare you for actually working in that field from your first day on the job it doesn't make much sense. And who has time to spend years getting these skills? You certainly don't.

At Everest Institute, you'll not only find programs in today's hottest career fields, you'll learn your trade from experienced instructors who can help you learn exactly what you need to know to be job-ready your first day.

Whether you're a recent high school graduate or a working adult looking to change careers, Everest Institute offers hands-on training with class schedules designed to meet your needs for flexibility and convenience. Climb higher in your career with training from Everest Institute.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify

If you struggle with the question of how you will pay for your education, let our student finance planners help you explore all of your financing options. We have helped many students identify and apply for financial aid to help them finish their education. Financial aid can help you pay for any legitimate school-related costs, including tuition, books, supplies and basic living expenses.

Everest Institute means educational excellence

Everest Institute is dedicated to the belief that students should have the chance to reach their full academic and professional potential. That's why we provide each student with small work groups and teachers who are professionals in the fields they teach. We've also designed each class to help you understand vital concepts quickly and easily.

We offer career placement services

Our career services team is dedicated to helping you prepare for your new career upon graduation. With a strong network of employers who know the value of our graduates, our career services team will connect you with job listings and help you fine-tune your resume and interviewing techniques.

We'll help you succeed in school

As an Everest Institute student, you'll have our support from your first day of enrollment through your entrance into the work force. Why? Because we want to see you succeed in your education AND in your career. We believe that a top-notch educational experience, with personalized attention and support, can contribute to the overall success of your future.

A few of the services we offer our students:

• Tutoring
• Library with Internet access
• Access to internships

Medical Assisting - Diploma

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Have you dreamed of starting a career in the medical field, but weren't sure where to begin? Consider the role of Medical Assistant, which in recent years has become an integral part of the healthcare arena. Medical Assistants are trained in both administrative and clinical procedures, and are capable of filling a variety of rewarding positions.

Our education program is divided into learning units called modules. You must complete the modules in their entirety, in any sequence, to successfully complete this curriculum.

The learning modules of the Medical Assisting program encompass lecture, theory and laboratory work in the following areas:

• Patient care and communication
• Clinical assisting and pharmacology
• Medical insurance, bookkeeping and health sciences
• Cardiopulmonary and electrocardiography
• Laboratory procedures
• Endocrinology and reproduction
• Therapeutic care

Upon successful completion of the modules, you are required to participate in a 160-hour externship. This program provides you with the opportunity to interact with patients and apply the principles and practices learned in the classroom.

You will be prepared to maintain the highest quality of patient care; take vital signs, run laboratory and diagnostic tests, all while utilizing your organization, communication and management skills. Gain employment in a hospital, clinic, doctor's office, nursing home, medical supply business, home healthcare agency, insurance company or pharmaceutical company.

Medical Insurance Billing/Coding - Diploma

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Medical billing and its related occupations are among 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.

You will learn the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as insurance claim forms. You will also gain knowledge of basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation.

The Medical Insurance Billing/Coding program includes:

• Medical insurance
• Claims processing/collection strategies
• Current procedural coding
• Diagnostic coding

To succeed in this field, you will need to possess a combination of skills. A thorough knowledge of medical terminology, preparing and processing of insurance claims, set up and maintenance of patient records, and proper code selection and application are all essential tools for this profession. Strong computer and keyboarding skills are also vital to the effectiveness of these jobs.

This program offers simulated practice where you manually and electronically prepare insurance claims. You will practice interviewing and documenting skills to obtain the necessary patient information for successfully completing and managing claims.

Pharmacy Technician - Diploma

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Get involved in an exploding industry! The pharmaceutical industry is expected to surge over the next decade due to the increased needs of a larger and older population. You can join the ranks of thousands of others and start aiding licensed pharmacists providing medication and other healthcare products to patients.

Our program will provide you with strong academic and clinical backgrounds in the areas of:

• Pharmacy administration
• Pharmaceutical calculations
• Anatomy and physiology
• Digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems
• Nutrition
• Medical terminology
• Pharmacology
• Healthcare systems

You will develop strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills needed to interact with patients, co-workers and healthcare professionals. You will gain strong mathematical, organizational and technical skills needed to count and measure medication, manage inventories, and complete pharmaceutical dosage forms. It is essential that you can recognize, spell, define, and use appropriate medical terminology, words and abbreviations.

Pharmacy Technicians can gain positions in both healthcare facilities and retail establishments including: hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and pharmacies.

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