Everest Institute

Medical assistants are trained in both administrative and clinical procedures, and are capable of filling a variety of rewarding positions. You will be taught how to deliver high quality patient care, take vital signs, and run laboratory and diagnostic tests. Upon graduation, you may gain employment in a clinic, doctor's office, nursing home, medical supply business, home health care agency, insurance company or pharmaceutical company.

The Patient Care Technician program can prepare you to provide direct care to individuals in a variety of health care settings. You can gain the basic knowledge with applied skills to offer patients effective clinical assistance. You will work alongside doctors and other health care professionals to oversee and monitor patients. Your education will combine basic medical knowledge and hands-on skills gathered in the classroom and laboratory.

The Pharmacy Technician program helps develop strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills needed to interact with patients, co-workers and health care professionals. Pharmacy technicians can gain positions in both health care facilities and retail establishments including hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, urgent care pharmacy centers and pharmacies.

Learn the skills to assist with surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Become a valuable member of an operating room team by learning to perform tasks vital to a successful surgery.