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 Melbourne campus is located on North Harbor City Blvd, near
Lake Washington Road, across from the Intracoastal Waterway and
10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. This campus, combined with
the Sarno Learning Site, comprises more than 25,000 square-feet
and contains modern classrooms, computer labs, medical labs,
video editing suites, library and student lounge areas.
Associate in Assisted Living Administrator
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The Assisted Living Administrator program teaches students the
foundational knowledge in health science and aging to prepare
graduates to function as managers and advocates for the elderly.
Graduates will synthesize health science knowledge with
gerontological knowledge and skills and apply it to the elder
population to improve their quality of life.
The program also develops the graduates' leadership and
management skills of the graduates in marketing, resident care,
hospitality services and operations to be effective in the
rapidly growing industry. Assisted living is a dynamic field
requiring an ongoing learning process. Graduates from this
program will become active participants in this expanding field
by demonstrating competence through knowledge and skills learned.
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 healthcare industry.
Upon completion of an Associate in Science degree in Medical
Assisting, students will have taken a variety of courses related
to the healthcare 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 healthcare.
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 healthcare 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
healthcare worker are introduced as they relate to the medical
office and common office billing practices.
Associate of Science in Pharmacy Technician
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Graduates from this program will become active participants in
this growing field by exhibiting competence through knowledge and
skills learned through the college. The Pharmacy Technician
program prepares the student with both administrative and
clinical skills for a position in retail, hospital, clinic and
home IV facilities.
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
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Major changes have occurred in health care administration over
the past decade and the trend appears to be continuing with
increasing intensity and scope. The entire health care industry
is undergoing major shifts in direction, which demand a workforce
able to develop innovative methods for managing health care
service delivery. Our Bachelor of Science in Health Care
Administration focuses on meeting these changes and preparing
graduates for work in the health care delivery system. This
program prepares individuals to work effectively in the rapidly
changing health care delivery system at a professional management
level.
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