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 South Orlando campus is centrally located in the heart of
South Orlando's business district. The physical facility is a
large one-story building and incorporates close to 70,000
square-feet including 21 classrooms, six computer laboratories,
two medical laboratories, a pharmacy tech laboratory, massage
therapy laboratory, bookstore, library, staff and faculty
offices, testing room, two student lounges, staff lounge,
conference rooms, restrooms, lobby and storage areas.
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.
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 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 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.
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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