At Everest, you're here because you want to be. You're here for
career education and to get on with your life. It's a decision
that deserves respect. Employers hire Everest graduates because
they recognize the quality of education we provide. They
understand that our graduates have the kind of career education
it takes to succeed in their chosen profession.
The Orange Park campus is conveniently located where the I-295
and Highway 17 intersect. The physical facility incorporates
28,000 square-feet of classrooms, laboratories, library, staff
and faculty offices, testing room, storage areas and lobby.
Diploma in Massage Therapy
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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 healthcare
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.
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
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The medical assisting program is designed to bridge the gap
between the traditional nurse in the physician's office and the
medical secretary. The degree prepares graduates to be
entry-level paraprofessionals in medical offices, clinics and
associated medical facilities. In addition to basic diagnostic
and laboratory procedures, students learn current medical
technology, medical codes and other skills necessary to excel in
the health care industry.
Upon completion of an Associate in Science degree in Medical
Assisting, students will have taken a variety of courses related
to the health care field. Courses include Anatomy and Physiology,
Clinical Assisting, Pharmacology and X-ray Procedures. To ensure
a complete background of the medical field, the medical assisting
program covers medical insurance billing, medical transcription
and business management as it relates to health care.
Associate of Science in Medical Insurance Billing/Coding
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Our medical insurance billing/coding program is designed to
prepare students for positions as medical insurance billers in
today's health care offices, clinics and facilities. Students
learn diagnostic and procedural terminology as it relates to the
accurate completion of medical insurance claims. A combination of
skills will prepare students for the ever changing field of
insurance billing. Students learn not only coding procedures, but
also the proper management and execution of various medical
insurance plans and programs.
They will practice interviewing and documentation skills,
demonstrating the proper methods of obtaining patient information
necessary for successful claims management. In simulated
practice, students will prepare insurance claims manually and by
computer. The legal and ethical responsibilities of the health
care worker are introduced as they relate to the medical office
and common office billing practices.
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