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

Dialysis Technician Diploma

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Dialysis technicians, also called hemodialysis or renal dialysis technicians, operate kidney dialysis machines, which filter normal waste products and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer perform that function. Dialysis technicians have clinical and technical skills, and can be responsible for both direct patient care, as well as dialysis equipment maintenance and repair.

The dialysis technician program is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive introduction to the field of hemodialysis and the skills required for entry-level employment as a dialysis technician.

Classroom instruction includes:

• Principles of dialysis
• Anatomy and physiology of the kidney
• Fluid and electrolyte balance
• Hematologic aspects
• Infectious diseases
• Dialysis systems and equipment
• Vascular access to circulation
• Dietary regulation
• Blood chemistries
• Complications of renal failure
• Psychosocial aspects
• Peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation

Massage Therapy Diploma

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This program provides you with the foundation, skills, knowledge and education needed to start a practice or seek employment as a massage therapist. We want to train people to excel as health care professionals in the expanding market of massage and bodywork.

This program includes an entry-level curriculum in the area of soft tissue dysfunction and massage therapy. A balance of academic knowledge, technical expertise, clinical skills and manual dexterity can provide you with a competitive advantage in this ever-changing field.

The massage therapist program provides you with a solid base of knowledge through instruction and hands-on learning. You will learn how to properly assess and document massage sessions, as well as communicate effectively with insurance professionals through medical terminology, pharmacology and documentation classes.

Additional courses such as the following provide a well-rounded educational experience:

• Medical law and ethics
• Adjunctive therapy
• Business management

Medical Administrative Assisting Diploma

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Students in this program will receive hands-on learning that emphasizes the administrative and business aspects of managing a medical or dental office. With strong administrative skills, graduates can become an integral part of a health care facility.

Entry-level positions such as the following are found in medical and dental offices, hospitals, clinics, home health agencies and insurance companies:

• Receptionists
• Insurance processors
• Medical records clerks
• Medical transcribers

Medical Assisting Diploma

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As a medical assistant, you will be prepared to maintain the highest quality of patient care, taking vital signs and running laboratory and diagnostic tests, all while utilizing your organization, communication and management skills.

Gain employment in the following environments:

• Hospital
• Clinic
• Doctor's office
• Nursing home
• Medical supply business
• Home health care agency
• Insurance company
• Pharmaceutical company

The curriculum of the medical assistant program encompass lecture, laboratory and computer work in areas including:

• Patient care and communication
• Clinical assisting and pharmacology
• Medical insurance
• Bookkeeping
• Health sciences

Medical Insurance Billing/Coding Diploma

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Our medical insurance billing/coding program is designed to prepare students for positions as medical insurance billers in today's health care offices, clinics and facilities.

Students learn diagnostic and procedural terminology as it relates to the accurate completion of medical insurance claims. A combination of skills will prepare students for the ever-changing field of insurance billing. Students learn not only coding procedures, but also the proper management and execution of various medical insurance plans and programs.

They will practice interviewing and documentation skills, demonstrating the proper methods of obtaining patient information necessary for successful claims management. In simulated practice, students will prepare insurance claims manually and by computer.

The legal and ethical responsibilities of the health care worker are introduced as they relate to the medical office and common office billing practices.

Respiratory Care Associate's

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The Respiratory Care Associate of Science provides both technical and practical education that will enable the graduate, upon licensure and/or certification, to function as a competent entry-level respiratory therapist.

There are an abundance of entry-level employment opportunities available in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices, private industry, assisted living facilities and educational institutions.

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