Apollo College

Apollo College is a recognized leader in private education with over 50,000 graduates. Apollo offers practical, real-world education to its students. Specially designed degree and diploma programs are based on class sizes for 15 to 24 students. The small classes and individual attention from first-rate instructors encourage lively interaction and allow students to get the best practical hands-on experience.

The faculty and support staff is the best; helping to ensure that students get the personal attention they need while attending the college. As the demand for better-educated workers continues to grow, so does Apollo College, expanding its course offerings and campus sites in order to meet the needs of both students and employers across the United States.

Accreditation

Each of the Apollo College campuses is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Associate of Science degrees, Associate of Occupational Studies degrees, diplomas and certificates. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Dental Assistant

Dental Assistants work directly with the patient and dentist in chair-side procedures and perform dental office administrative duties. Apollo College Dental Assistant program will prepare the student to work as a Dental Assistant, Front Office Receptionist, or Dental Office Manager in governmental agencies, private dental practices and hospitals that include dental health care.

Upon graduation from the program, state x-ray certification is strongly recommended for Dental Assistants working with a dentist in chair-side procedures. In most states, testing is administrated by the state in a separate facility. Upon completion of all classroom instruction and skills training, students perform learned skills during a 240-hour externship in a Dentist's office, dental clinic, or other approved dental care facility.

Massage Therapist

The Massage Therapist Diploma program combines a complete and comprehensive study of Swedish Massage with other manual and energetic therapies. Supporting courses include a thorough kinesthetic and tactile study of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Professional Ethics and Communication, and the Business of Massage. According to recent job analysis data, a massage therapist should be competent in the following: display a passion for the profession, employ appropriate communication skills, design and implement a massage session, manage the business of a massage practice, manage the critical components of a massage practice, maintain self-care and wellness program, promote the profession, and acquire knowledge, skills and credentials.

Medical Administrative Assistant

The Medical Administrative Assistant Program includes two broad aspects. The first encompasses secretarial skills, manual office systems, and an introduction to microcomputers. This phase of the program includes; medical law and ethics, medical terminology used in professional practice, essential office skills, and areas of medicine critical to office practice. The second phase of the program teaches the knowledge and skills to master computer software and systems commonly used in medical practice. The student will develop proficiency in word processing, accounting methods, spreadsheets and database management.

Upon completion of classroom instruction and practical training, students perform learned skills during a 240-hour externship in a physician's office, clinic or other approved medical/health care facility.

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants aid the physician and other medical personnel as they examine and treat patients. Medical Assistants also perform office administrative tasks that keep a medical office or clinic running smoothly. Graduates are prepared to work in physicians' offices, clinics, nursing homes, and health care centers as a medical secretary, medical assistant, medical receptionist, or medical office manager.

The program provides clinical instruction, class lectures, and pratical experience through an externship in a medical facility. Clinical instruction teaches students to prepare patients for examinations, give injections, conduct electrocardiograms, and process routine laboratory tasks. Instruction also covers office duties such as completing insurance forms, scheduling appointments, billing, bookkeeping, and medical collections.

Medical Billing and Coding

Graduates from the Medical Billing and Coding program will be able to maintain accurate, organized and permanent documentation of medical care to provide data for a variety of health information needs. Accurate and timely health care data are necessary to evaluate, plan and deliver quality health care. The medical world depends on health information management professionals to collect, maintain, organize and interpret this data.

The diploma program in Medical Billing and Coding at Apollo College prepares the graduate to work in the health information technology profession. The clinical practice segment is designed to reinforce classroom learning.

Medical Office Management

The Medical Office Management Associate of Applied Science program provides the training and skills for a variety of tasks and challenges needed in health care offices. With an associate degree from Apollo College, graduates will be prepared to provide day to day leadership and management in the office such as supervising personnel, planning office procedures, developing office policies and resuming customer service.

With the required educational background of an allied health field for entry into the Medical Office Management program, graduates will acquire the professional and business aspects to be equipped in managerial/supervisory positions in health care related fields. The program integrates an assortment of instruction such as accounting, human resources, customer service, computer applications and communications to ensure graduates are knowledgeable and effective in the health care office environment. Career opportunities with a Medical Office Management associate degree may include working in medical clinics, medical offices, hospitals, health care facilities or health related organizations. Apollo College combines the medical education already achieved with the business outlook from the Medical Office Management program, giving graduates a dynamic and versatile success in the allied health industry.

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