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.