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 Tampa campus was founded in 1890. The Tampa campus is the
oldest business college in Florida. The campus is located on West
Hillsborough Ave. between North Dale Mabry Hwy. and North Armenia
Ave. The campus has a total of 16 classrooms, 12 labs, a library,
a student and career services suite, a bookstore, two student
lounges, two reception areas, administrative offices and work
spaces, and storage areas. Both locations are on major
thoroughfares and are easily accessed by bus or car.
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 Administrative Assisting
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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 skills learned in this exciting program.
You will receive education that emphasizes the administrative and
business aspects of overseeing a medical or dental office.
The Medical Administrative Assistant program includes instruction
on the following:
- Basic principles of accounting
- Computer applications
- Medical terminology
- Medical law and ethics
- Communications
- Medical transcription
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.
Strong clinical and administrative skills will provide
innumerable employment opportunities with medical and dental
offices, clinics, long-term healthcare facilities, insurance
companies, hospitals and home health agencies.
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 of 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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By completing the Pharmacy Technician program, you can join the
ranks of thousands of others and start aiding licensed
pharmacists providing medication and other healthcare products to
patients. Our program will provide you with strong academic and
clinical backgrounds in the areas such as 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 healthcare professionals. You will gain strong mathematical
and organizational skills needed to manage inventories, count and
measure medication and use computers.
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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