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

Everest Kalamazoo

The Kalamazoo campus is located in the Golf Ridge Center (previously the Elk's Country Club) at 5349 West Main Street and convenient to the 131 and I-94 expressways. Our location provides free parking, is handicapped accessible, and is located near public transportation. The building is spacious, 6,730 sq. ft., modern, smoke-free, and air conditioned. Facilities include administrative offices, lecture rooms, medical, dental, and computer labs, examination rooms, business labs, and student lounges. Class enrollment is limited and many classes have less than 18 students.

Medical Assisting Diploma

The Medical Assisting program is designed to provide graduates with the necessary skills to obtain an entry-level position as a Medical Assistant in a physician's office, hospital, laboratory, or clinic. The education includes the study of anatomy and physiology, law and ethics, medical terminology, and pharmacology. Students also study clinical procedures such as vital signs, sterilization techniques, patient exam preparation, venipuncture, first aid, minor surgeries, EKG, CPR, injections, and medical office and basic lab procedures.

Diploma in Dental Assisting

Dental Assisting students learn fundamental knowledge of office procedures, dental anatomy and physiology, terminology, dental materials, dental specialties, nutrition, preventive dentistry, chair-side assisting, clinical experience and practice, radiography instrumentation and equipment, sterilization, bacteriology, pathology, pharmacology, and laboratory demonstration/practice. Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. They work chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients. They make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain dental records.

Massage Therapy Diploma

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 healthcare 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 three-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 healthcare settings, including medical and rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, and doctors' and chiropractors' offices. Opportunities also exist in health spas, hotels, fitness centers, sports organizations, tourist destinations, and cruise ships. There is the possibility of going into private practice as well.

Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma

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 healthcare facility. Entry-level positions as receptionists, insurance processors, medical records clerks, and medical transcribers are found in medical and dental offices, hospitals, clinics, home health agencies and insurance companies.

Pharmacy Technician Diploma

By completing the Pharmacy Technician program, you can join the ranks of thousands of others and start aiding licensed pharmacists by providing medication and other health care products to patients.

Our program will provide you with strong academic and clinical backgrounds in the areas of pharmacy administration, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, medical terminology and pharmacology.

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 and organizational skills needed to manage inventories, count and measure medication and use computers.

Information

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