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.
The medical administrative assistant program provides you with
the skills necessary to manage the day-to-day operations of a
medical facility. Office management and technical ability are
vital parts of the professional office environment.
The administrative, business and communication courses will
provide you with a well-rounded background to meet the needs of
today's ever-changing medical industry. You will gain valuable
skills, enabling you to become a vital link between patient and
doctor.
Medical Assisting - Diploma
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The medical assisting modular program is designed to train
students to function effectively and safely as integral members
of the medical health care team. The program is a comprehensive
course of study that combines basic knowledge with applied skills
mastered in the classroom and laboratory.
Students will be trained to perform clinical tasks including
EKG's, vital signs, injections, venipuncture and X-rays. The
program is designed into three modular formats, thus allowing
students to begin education in any particular module. Students
entering the Medical Assisting program are expected to take the
national certification exam to become a Registered Medical
Assistant (RMA). Students become certified only after passing the
certification exam. Students in the Medical Assisting program
will have the opportunity to become certified in Community CPR.
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 include medical law and ethics,
adjunctive therapy, and business management, providing a
well-rounded educational experience.
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding - Diploma
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Medical billing and its related occupations are among the fastest
growing opportunities in the health care industry. Give yourself
an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical
offices and clinics look to hire well-schooled and experienced
professionals.
You will learn the basic concepts and procedures 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.
Patient Care Technician - Diploma
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The patient care technician program combines basic knowledge with
applied skills mastered in the classroom and laboratory. Students
will be trained to perform clinical skills such as blood
collection, EKG's, catheterization, recording vital signs and
patient treatments and other tasks related to patient care.
Graduates of the Patient Care Technician program can expect to
find employment opportunities in hospitals, rehabilitation
centers and placement agencies. Graduates will be certified in
Community CPR and First Aid. Students will also be eligible to
take certification exams to become certified as nursing
assistants, EKG technicians and phlebotomy technicians.
Pharmacy Technician - Diploma
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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.
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