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.
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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
