Everest College, founded in 1962 as the Everest Schools, is
dedicated to providing quality programs that emphasize hands-on
learning, are relevant to employers' needs and focus on areas
that offer strong, long-term employment opportunities.
Easy Enrollment
Our representatives will help you through each step of the
enrollment process. You can even apply online.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
For the many students that may qualify for financial
assistance, our trained representatives will walk you through
the application process.
Flexible Class Schedules
We offer both day and evening classes structured to work around
your schedule, not ours.
Small Class Sizes
Our class sizes are small, so you can get the attention you
deserve.
Career Services Assistance
Our Career Services Office will even help you find a job when
you graduate.
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 qualify
to take 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.
Massage Therapy Diploma
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The massage therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools,
ethics and behaviors that will enable you to successfully
practice as a massage therapist in a variety of health care
settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase
your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage.
A balance of academic knowledge, technical expertise, clinical
skills and manual dexterity can provide you with a competitive
advantage in this ever-changing field. You will acquire a solid
base of knowledge through instruction and hands-on learning in
our well-rounded curriculum.
The massage therapist program is taught over a 3-quarter period,
with each quarter encompassing different courses of study. You
will have the practical experience to obtain employment as a
massage therapist in a number of settings, including:
- Medical and rehabilitation clinics
- Hospitals
- Doctors' and chiropractors' offices
- Health spas
- Hotels
- Fitness centers
- Sports organizations
- Tourist destinations
- Cruise ships
- Private practice
Medical Assisting Diploma
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The 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
- Medical insurance biller
This education 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 8-month day program or the 10-month evening
program.
Medical Insurance Billing/Coding Diploma
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Our medical insurance biller program is designed to prepare
students for positions as medical insurance billers in today's
health care offices, clinics and facilities. Several courses are
provided to complete the program and better prepare students.
The program offers some of the following courses:
- Insurance specialist
- Legal issues
- Front office
- Customer service
- The health insurance claim form
The Private Insurance Plans (Blue Cross/ Blue Shield) and
Medicare courses cover all aspects of the Blue Cross and Blue
Shield insurance, as well as Medicare and its related programs.
In addition, there is an introduction to electronic billing.
Pharmacy Technician Diploma
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You will develop strong customer service, communication and
interpersonal skills needed to interact with patients, co-workers
and health care 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 health care
facilities and retail establishments including:
- Hospitals
- Medical centers
- Outpatient clinics
- Urgent care centers
- Pharmacies
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