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Medical Assistant Programs at Everest
Everest Colleges, Institutes and Universities train more people to become medical
assistants in the U.S. than any other institution. Medical Assistant programs at Everest
feature hands-on instruction by qualified instructors who have real-world experience. And
most of Everest’s Medical Assistant programs can be completed in as little as 8 to 10
months and offer flexible schedule options.*
Medical assistants are trained in both administrative and clinical procedures of a health care
facility. Due to their training in pharmacology, laboratory procedures, patient care, and the
health sciences, medical assistants are capable of filling a diverse range of roles in a health
care facility.
Everest’s Medical Assistant programs provide training in:
Introduction to Medical Assisting
Patient Care and Communication
Clinical Assisting and Pharmacology
Digestive System and Nutrition
Medical Insurance and Billing
Cardiopulmonary and Electrocardiography
Laboratory Procedures
Endocrinology and Reproduction
Medical Law and Ethics
The medical career field continues to grow, and health care professionals are relying much
more on trained medical assistants to help them with the daily demands of a health care
facility. Everest’s Medical Assistant programs help prepare students for entry-level
employment in this exciting field!
Program Accreditations
Accreditation is very important at Everest. Every Everest College, Institute and University is
institutionally accredited by one of a variety of accrediting bodies. In addition, many of the
Medical Assistant programs are also programmatically accredited by either CAAHEP or
ABHES. Our accreditations are important, because they mean the programs, facilities and
instructors meet high industry standards, which can be important if you choose to take the
AAMA or AMT certification exams.
Contact an Everest campus to find out more about specific institutional and programmatic
accreditations.
Medical Assisting Opportunities
If your interest is to take a closer look at the health care industry, and especially the field of
medical assisting, there’s an array of professions to consider, which include medical
assistant, phlebotomist, medical records technician and more. There’s a great need to
fill available positions for qualified medical assisting personnel from health care provider
groups, medical doctors, clinics, and insurance companies.
Everest’s Medical Assistant program provides students with training in both the
administrative and clinical procedures relative to health care facilities. Medical Assistant
programs at Everest expose students to classrooms filled with interactive hands-on training
in a variety of subjects like: health sciences, medical law, pharmacology, laboratory
procedures, patient care and more. Our graduates, having graduated successfully and
completed a medical assistant externship, are prepared to be competitive medical
assistants in the health care industry from day one when they decide to launch their new
career an entry-level professional.
Medical Assistant programs at Everest prepare students to:
Demonstrate a working knowledge of body systems, subsequent injuries and illnesses
associated with those systems
Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Successfully perform relevant clinical responsibilities, which include preparing the
patient for examination and administering medications as directed by physicians
Help identify minor surgical procedures along with the ability to assist
Demonstrate proficiency in word processing, medical transcription and insurance claim
processing
Successfully implement ICD-9 Coding and procedural terminology
If you've ever dreamed of working in the medical field, you should definitely consider
training at one of Everest's Medical Assistant Programs.
*Note: Medical Assistant programs and specific program content varies by campus. Please
visit the Medical Assistant Schools page to find a campus near you.