Would you like to become an integral member of a dental health team? Dental Assistants are educated to perform chair side assisting methods, patient procedures, and related office and laboratory tasks under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist.
The variety of tasks you learn will allow you to be challenged by diverse responsibilities in the delivery of dental care. You will gain knowledge of the basic dental sciences, proficiency in laboratory and clinical skills, and practical experience involving specialized skills.
You will obtain hands-on experience in a laboratory setting using major equipment such as amalgamators, dental units and chairs, model trimmers, oral evacuation equipment, oxygen tanks, personal computers, ultrasonic units, and X-ray units.
Duties of a Dental Assistant may include: assisting a dentist at chair side with basic dental procedures; preparing materials for use by the dentist; cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments; providing education to patients about good dental health; and performing preventative procedures.
You will be educated in valuable clinical, radiographic, and administrative procedures, leading to career opportunities with dental offices, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments, and insurance companies. Additional entry-level positions include dental receptionists, dental insurance clerks, dental supply salespeople, and administrative assistants.
Everest College Medical Assisting Program:
Have you dreamed of starting a career in the medical field, but weren't sure where to begin? Consider the role of Medical Assistant, which in recent years has become an integral part of the healthcare arena. Medical Assistants are educated in both administrative and clinical procedures, and are capable of filling a variety of rewarding positions.
Our education program is divided into learning units called modules. You must complete the modules in their entirety, in any sequence, to successfully complete this curriculum.
The learning modules of the Medical Assisting program encompass lecture, theory, and laboratory work in the following areas:
Patient care and communication
Clinical assisting and pharmacology
Medical insurance, bookkeeping, and health sciences
Cardiopulmonary and electrocardiography
Laboratory procedures
Endocrinology and reproduction
Therapeutic care
Upon successful completion of the modules, you are required to participate in a 160-hour externship. This program provides you with the opportunity to interact with patients and apply the principles and practices learned in the classroom.
You will be prepared to maintain the highest quality of patient care; take vital signs; run laboratory and diagnostic tests, all while utilizing your organization, communication and management skills. Gain employment in a hospital, clinic, doctors' office, nursing home, medical supply business, home healthcare agency, insurance company, or pharmaceutical company.
Everest College Medical Billing Program:
Medical insurance billing is one of the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. Give yourself an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical offices, and clinics look to hire well-schooled and experienced professionals.
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 including:
Legal issues
Front Office
Customer service
Health insurance claim form
You will learn all aspects of private insurance plans including:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Medicare and related programs
You will obtain instruction on electronic billing in the following areas:
Tricare/Champva insurance programs
Managed care, including HMO, PPO, PPS, and related forms
Dental billing
Gain knowledge of the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as insurance claim forms.
Everest College Pharmacy Technician Program:
Get involved in an exploding industry! The pharmaceutical industry is expected to surge over the next decade due to the increased needs of a larger and older population. 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 of:
Pharmacy administration
Pharmaceutical calculations
Anatomy and physiology
Digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems
Nutrition
Medical terminology
Pharmacology
Healthcare systems
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, organizational, and technical skills needed to count and measure medication, manage inventories, and complete pharmaceutical dosage forms. It is essential that you can recognize, spell, define, and use appropriate medical terminology, words, and abbreviations.
Pharmacy Technicians can gain positions in both healthcare facilities and retail establishments including: hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and pharmacies.
