Everest College is dedicated to preparing students from diverse
backgrounds with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to
successfully compete for jobs and to cope with fluctuating work
force requirements. Everest encourages lifelong learning and
growth both on the job and in life.
A Fulfilling Career in the Medical or Dental Field
It won't take long before you're changing and improving
people's lives on a daily basis. With more opportunities
becoming available in the medical and dental fields, this is
your chance to learn strong new skills, achieve financial
independence and experience personal growth.
Easy Enrollment
We help you through every step of the enrollment process.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
For the many students that may qualify for financial
assistance, our trained representatives will walk you through
the application process.
Flexible Class Schedules
Our programs were created for working adults. Choose from a
selection of both day and evening classes.
Small Class Sizes
Guaranteed small class sizes provide you with the attention you
deserve.
Career Services Assistance
Our Career Services Office will even help you find a job when
you graduate.
The Port Orchard Campus occupies approximately 30,000 square feet
on over 5 acres. It consists of four lecture classrooms, four
clinical laboratories and two computer labs.
Dental Assisting Diploma
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The objective of the Dental Assisting program is to provide
graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to
qualify for entry-level positions as dental assistants. While it
is not a prerequisite to employment as a dental assistant, the
importance of becoming a Registered Dental Assistant is
emphasized, and students become familiar with the types of
practical and written exams they will encounter when they sit for
the RDA exam. Upon successful completion of the Dental Assisting
program, students receive a diploma, a Radiation Safety
Certificate and verification of coronal polish completion.
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' 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 Assisting Diploma
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The objective of the Medical Assisting program is to provide
graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to
qualify for entry-level positions as medical assistants. Since
medical assistants are trained in both administrative and
clinical procedures, they are capable of filling a variety of
entry-level positions including Clinical or Administrative
Assistant, Medical Receptionist and Medical Insurance Biller.
This education program is divided into learning units called
modules. Upon successful completion of the modules, students
participate in a 160-clock-hour externship. Students have the
option to take the eight-month day program or the ten-month
evening program.
Medical Billing Diploma
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The program encompasses several all-inclusive courses to prepare
students for employment as medical insurance billers. The
curriculum includes instruction on the following: you will be
introduced to the general responsibilities of the insurance
specialist, learn all aspects of private insurance plans, and you
will obtain instruction on electronic billing.
You will gain knowledge of the basic concepts and procedures to
perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as
insurance claim forms.
Pharmacy Technician Diploma
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The Pharmacy Technician program prepares the student with both
administrative and clinical skills for a position in retail,
hospital, clinic and home IV facilities. The program provides the
student with the theory and hands-on applications required to
demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and
practices of pharmacy technology; recognize, spell, define and
use appropriate medical terminology, words and abbreviations; use
appropriate pharmacy skills; discuss and demonstrate how to work
with pharmaceutical dosage forms; and show competency in
performing pharmaceutical calculations.
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