Altierus Career College

Norcross, GA

• Associate Degree Programs

  • Surgical Technology (Associate)

    The surgical technologist possesses the appropriate expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. In order to gain an understanding of the theory and the hands-on skills required of the surgical technologist, this program is based upon those skills required of today’s Certified Surgical Technologist and ARC/STSA.

• Diploma

  • Dental Assistant (Diploma)

    Dental health is vitally important to everyone. Cavities, gum infections and other dental issues aren't just painful and unsightly, but they can lead to other health problems, including heart disease. This is why dentistry is an important component of America's health care industry.
    
    Or course, you don't need to be a dentist to be part of a modern dental practice. Many dental offices employ support personnel who perform a whole range of critical roles. One of these roles is that of dental assistant.
    
    Dental assistants help dentists during examinations and procedures. They also prepare patients for their exams, take X-rays, sterilize instruments, and perform many on-site laboratory duties.
    
    To prepare yourself to be a qualified dental assistant, you need training in basic dental science and dental office skills. You can get this training at Everest. Everest offers Dental Assistant career training at dozens of campuses throughout the United States. Most programs are designed to have you prepared and ready for work in less than a year.

  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Diploma)

    Climate control technology is vital to the health, well-being and productivity of all Americans. Furnaces keep homes warm in winter. Air conditioners keep things comfortably cool in summer. Ventilation systems provide fresh, filtered air for high-rises, factories, shopping centers and sports arenas. Without modern climate control technology, life in many of the far northern and southern states would be -- during many parts of the year -- virtually unbearable.
    
    Fortunately, there is an assortment of heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) tools available to keep people comfortable and productive. Installing, maintaining and repairing these vital quality-of-life systems is the job of the HVAC technician.
    
    At Everest, you can train to become a professional HVAC technician in just about a year. Here you'll learn about common mechanical, electrical, and electronic components such as motors, compressors, fans, switches and thermostats. You'll also have an opportunity to learn design, HVAC theory, electronics and equipment construction.
    
    You'll learn in a modern workshop setting using real tools of the trade. Your instructors will be HVAC professionals who know what skills today's employers demand.
    
    When you graduate from Everest, you'll be qualified for entry-level positions working for construction companies, private contractors and HVAC installation and service specialists.* Everest's Career Services specialists can help you identify and contact local employers who value the kind of skills-focused training Everest provides.

  • Medical Assistant (Diploma)

    What do medical assistants do? Medical assistants are vital in the day-to-day operations of many medical practices.
    
    As their name suggests, Medical Assistants provide valuable support to doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals. Physicians count on medical assistants to:

    • Greet and process incoming patients
    • Prepare patients for exams
    • Perform routine clinical tasks

    Working with patients, medical assistants often:

    • Take patient histories
    • Obtain vital signs
    • Measure blood pressure
    • Measure height and weight, and take temperature

    In addition, medical assistants also often help with the administrative tasks of running an office, such as answering phones, making appointments, managing computer data and processing paperwork.
    
    At Everest, you can get the practical, hands-on training you need to compete for entry-level medical assistant positions in physicians' offices, clinics and other health care facilities. Your education will cover a wide range of relevant topics, including:

    • Pharmacology
    • Laboratory procedures
    • Medical law
    • Patient care
    • Health sciences

    Please Note: This Medical Assistant program description is not necessarily reflective of every Medical Assistant program offered across all Everest campuses. This is a summary of general topics learned within most schools. Please check your specific campus catalog for details about the program taught at your local campus.
    
    If you've ever dreamt of working in the healthcare field alongside doctors and nurses, the Medical Assistant program is a great option to consider.

  • Medical Billing and Coding (Diploma)

    Although the Affordable Care Act (also known as "Obamacare") has changed major aspects of America's health insurance industry, one thing has not changed: the need to process insurance claims. If nothing else, adding tens of millions of new customers to the insurance companies' rosters has only increased the demand for claims processing specialists.*
    
    Everest's Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (MIBC) career training program provides the knowledge, skills and training you need to enter this growing field.
    
    The Everest MIBC program prepares you to become part of a medical office support staff, with a particular focus on insurance claims preparation and processing. As a student in this program, you'll study basic anatomy and physiology, the body's various life-sustaining systems, and the diseases and conditions you're most likely to encounter in a physician's office. You'll also learn the universal coding system used to define thousands of medical conditions, diagnoses, surgeries, tests and other procedures. You'll practice completing diagnostic reports, insurance claims forms and other documentation used in most medical practices.
    
    If you choose to become a full-time student, you can complete your MIBC training in less than a year. As an Everest graduate, you will be ready to apply for positions in:

    • Doctors' offices
    • Dentist offices
    • Urgent care facilities
    • Health care clinics
    • Outpatient surgery centers
    • Hospitals
    • Nursing homes and convalescent centers

  • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)

    Pharmacies play a vital role in America's health care industry. They dispense the standardized medications doctors prescribe to treat patients with chronic and acute conditions. They compare and cross-reference prescriptions to help patients avoid potentially dangerous drug interactions. They instruct customers on how to properly take the medications they're prescribed. They also offer advice about the non-prescription, over-the-counter drugs they sell.
    
    Pharmacies are run by licensed pharmacists who've undergone many years of education and training. But pharmacy assistants often do much of the routine day-to-day work of operating a pharmacy. Also known as pharmacy technicians or pharm techs, pharmacy assistants perform many of the tasks associated with pharmacy operations. Typical responsibilities include:

    • Taking incoming prescription orders
    • Filling prescriptions
    • Instructing customers on the proper use of their prescription medications
    • Processing payments and insurance claims
    • Filling out regulatory paperwork

    Like the rest of the health care industry, the market for pharmacy technicians is expected to increase substantially in coming years. More than 70,000 pharmacy tech jobs are projected to be created between 2012 and 2022, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.* Much of this growth will be spurred by the large number of Baby Boomers aging into their retirement years.
    
    Everest can prepare you for a career in this growing field. Its Pharmacy Technician career training program is offered at Everest campuses across the country. Most diploma programs are designed to be completed in less than a year.
    
    As a pharmacy tech student at Everest, you'll get both the education and practical hands-on training to function as a competent entry-level pharmacy technician to licensed pharmacists in a variety of health care settings.*