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 Lakeland campus is located at the corner of East Memorial
Blvd and North Ingraham Avenue. The campus encompasses 30,428
square-feet and has spacious classrooms, lab rooms, a student
lounge and administrative areas.
Massage Therapy - Diploma
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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 health
care 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.
Medical Assisting - Associate of Science
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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 of 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.
Medical Administrative Assistant - Associate of Science
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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.
Medical Insurance Billing/Coding - Associate of Science
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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.
Pharmacy Technician - Associate's
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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 health care 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 health care professionals. You will gain strong mathematical
and organizational skills needed to manage inventories, count and
measure medication and use computers.
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