Everest Institute philosophy is to provide quality programs that
are sound in concept, implemented by a competent and dedicated
faculty, and geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in
knowledge and skills which are required to obtain employment in
their chosen fields.
To offer students the education and skills that will lead to
successful employment, Everest Institute continues to evaluate
and update educational programs, provide modern facilities and
education equipment, select instructors with professional
experience in the vocations they teach and the ability to
motivate and develop students to their greatest potential, and
promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy
success on the job and in society.
Dental Assistants are educated to perform chairside assisting
methods, patient procedures, and related office and laboratory
tasks under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist.
The tasks you learn will allow you to be challenged by diverse
responsibilities in the delivery of dental care. You will gain
knowledge of the basic dental sciences, proficiency in laboratory
and clinical skills, and practical experience.
Massage Therapy Diploma
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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 health care
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 health care
settings, including medical and rehabilitation clinics,
hospitals, and doctors' or 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 Assisting Diploma
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The medical assisting program prepares graduates for entry-level
work as both clinical and administrative assistants to doctors in
offices and clinics.
Graduates will gain thorough knowledge of anatomy, basic clinical
and laboratory tasks, and administrative duties. The College
offers both a certificate and diploma medical assisting program.
Courses in these programs include: Musculoskeletal and Nervous
Systems, which is the study of anatomy, physiology, diseases, and
examination and investigation procedures of the muscular,
skeletal and nervous systems; Hematology and Microbiology studies
structure, composition and function of the blood, as well as
blood diseases; and Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Systems, which
teaches structure and function of the respiratory cardiovascular
system, diseases and investigation procedures, EKG equipment,
physiology and basic interpretation of arrhythmias.
Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma
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The health care field offers a variety of interesting and
challenging career opportunities to graduates of the Medical
Administrative Assistant program. In this program, students
receive education 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
receptionists, insurance processors, medical records clerks and
medical transcribers are found in medical and dental offices,
hospitals, clinics, home health agencies and insurance companies.
Students in this program develop administrative skills through a
variety of media including personal computers, calculators,
transcription machines and teletrainers.
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.
Hands-on learning includes:
- Medical insurance
- Claims processing/collection strategies
- Current procedural coding
- Diagnostic coding
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.
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.
Some career opportunities include:
- Medical insurance biller
- Medical receptionist
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