Everest College

Everest College offers flexible class schedules, supportive instructors, and dedicated career services to help you every step of the way. Everest focuses on hands-on training so that graduates hit the work force running. Whatever program you choose, you can rest assured that Everest College 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, 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 College 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 College.

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 College means educational excellence

Everest College 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 College 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

Dental Assisting - Diploma

In the dental assisting program you will gain knowledge of the basic dental sciences, proficiency in laboratory and clinical skills, and practical experience involving specialized skills.

You will obtain hands-on experience in a laboratory setting using major equipment such as amalgamators, dental units and chairs, model trimmers, oral evacuation equipment, oxygen tanks, personal computers, ultrasonic units and X-ray units.

You will also be trained in valuable clinical, radiographic, and administrative procedures, leading to career opportunities with dental offices, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments and insurance companies.

Successful completion of the dental assisting program is acknowledged with a diploma, a Radiation Safety Certificate, and verification of coronal polish completion.

Medical Office Assistant - Diploma

The Medical Office Assistant Diploma program will prepare graduates to function as bookkeepers, secretaries/receptionists, and insurance clerks. Students learn the meaning of various medical word elements (roots, prefixes, and suffixes) and learn to combine them in order to understand numerous medical terms used in the profession. Students study the structure of the human body and its parts including relationships, functions, and disease processes of the skeletal, muscular, nervous and reproductive systems. Medical ethics are discussed as they relate to various issues in today's medical environment. Students are also introduced to the administrative functions of the medical office or clinic. Medical reports will be transcribed from individual case studies, each of which relates to a patient with a specific medical problem. Important computer and keyboarding skills are presented to the students and taught in a hands-on learning environment.

Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting provides the medical and administrative education which enables medical assistants to perform such functions as receiving patients, processing insurance claims, billing and collecting fees, and arranging for laboratory or x-ray procedures. Medical assistants also prepare patients for examinations and treatments, which includes taking vital signs, giving medications, sterilizing instruments, performing EKG's, CBC's, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and other clinical and laboratory tests and procedures. Students study the structure of the human body and its parts including relationships, functions and disease processes of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular and reproductive systems. Important communication skills are taught to ensure effective interaction with physicians, patients, family members and other health care professionals. Students experience hands-on learning in a clinical lab, which is designed for students to acquire and practice the skills they have learned. Introduction to the administrative functions of the medical office or clinic will also be covered. Emphasis is placed on communication, scheduling and medical records. Everest College's medical assistant program is the only AAMA accredited program in Missouri.

Information

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