Everest College

Everest College, founded in 1962 as the Everest Schools, is dedicated to providing quality programs that are sound in concept, implemented by a competent and dedicated faculty and geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in knowledge and skills which are required to obtain employment in their chosen fields. The programs emphasize hands-on learning, are relevant to employers' needs and focus on areas that offer strong, long-term employment opportunities.

Everest College also offers:

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 Torrance Campus

Everest College - Torrance was founded in 1994 for the purpose of providing high quality entry-level education designed to help meet the needs of the medical community. Given its location in Los Angeles county and the large population, graduates of Everest College have an advantage when seeking quality and rewarding employment.

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Medical Assisting Diploma

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Medical Assistants are trained in both administrative and clinical procedures, and are capable of filling a variety of rewarding positions. Our training program is divided into learning units called modules. You must complete the modules in their entirety, in any sequence, to successfully complete this curriculum. 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 and 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 health care agency, insurance company or pharmaceutical company.

Pharmacy Technician Diploma

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The 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.

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