Everest Institute has become a primary education school for
medical personnel in the Atlanta area - with campuses in
Jonesboro, Marietta, downtown Atlanta and Norcross. Everest
Institute offers up-to-date programs in high-demand professions.
Each school contains spacious modern classrooms with attached
laboratories, computer and typing labs and a student lounge.
Easy Enrollment
Our representatives will help you through each step of the
enrollment process. You can even apply online.
Financial Assistance
Many of our students may qualify for financial assistance. Our
Student Finance Office will walk you through the application
process.
Flexible Class Schedules
Our programs are designed for working adults. 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
Our Career Services Office will even help you find a job when
you graduate.
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 Administrative Assistant 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 a:
- 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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You will learn the basic concepts and procedures necessary to
perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as
insurance claim forms. You will also gain knowledge of basic
coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical
documentation. To succeed in this field, you will need to possess
a combination of skills. A thorough knowledge of medical
terminology, preparing and processing of insurance claims, set up
and maintenance of patient records, and proper code selection and
application are all essential tools for this profession. Strong
computer and keyboarding skills are also vital to the
effectiveness of these jobs.
This program offers simulated practice where you manually and
electronically prepare insurance claims. You will practice
interviewing and documenting skills to obtain the necessary
patient information for successfully completing and managing
claims.
Surgical Technologist Diploma
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Career opportunities for the surgical technologist are projected
to increase as the number of surgical procedures for a growing
and aging population escalates. Learn the skills to assist with
surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered
nurses, and other surgical personnel. Become a valuable member of
an operating-room team by performing tasks vital to a successful
surgery.
You will be responsible for essential duties before, during and
after surgical procedures. Tasks include the preparation of
operating room and patients, organization and maintenance of
instruments and equipment, cleaning of operating room and
replenishment of supplies.
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