| In any one of its 10 locations throughout the | | | | Want to earn a degree in medical assisting? At |
| Sunshine State, Everest University (Formerly known | | | | Everest University, students have the option to enroll |
| as Florida Metropolitan University-FMU) offers a vast | | | | in its associate in science degree in Medical Assisting |
| assortment of career training programs from | | | | program where they gain necessary skills and |
| accounting to massage therapy. Prospective students | | | | education in anatomy and physiology, EKG |
| interested in earning their associate or bachelor's | | | | interpretation, clinical assisting, medical computer |
| degrees, or would like to earn a diploma have the | | | | applications, medical coding, pharmacology, |
| options to do so in a variety of vocational programs | | | | phlebotomy; among other coursework. Today, |
| like medical assisting, pharmacy technician, or even an | | | | medical assistants have the potential to earn upwards |
| MBA (Masters in Business Administration). | | | | of $34,000+ annually. |
| For example, the massage therapy program at | | | | While aforementioned programs are just a sampling |
| Everest University provides hands-on training in core | | | | of the over 20 educational courses available at |
| massage techniques including Swedish and deep | | | | Everest University, prospective students are pleased |
| tissue massage and neuromuscular therapy. In | | | | knowing that Everest University's Student Finance |
| addition to practical education, students learn how to | | | | Planners also assist students in searching for |
| do orthopedic assessments, about anatomy and | | | | adequate financial aid to meet educational goals. |
| pathology, and acquire necessary skills through | | | | Everest University also participates in a variety of |
| courses in medical law, ethics, adjunctive therapy, and | | | | federal and state student financial assistance |
| business management. Massage therapist | | | | programs (for students who qualify). Furthermore, |
| entrepreneurs find these supplementary courses both | | | | Everest University is an accredited university that has |
| informative and essential in making the move | | | | met or surpassed standards for educational quality. |
| towards opening private massage businesses or day | | | | Boasting online courses and flexible day and evening |
| spas. Upon completion of this program, graduates are | | | | classes, Everest University extends career service |
| awarded a diploma and are career ready for | | | | assistance to its students, which helps students in |
| entry-level employment as professional massage | | | | developing job-winning resumes, interview |
| therapists. | | | | preparedness and support in locating gainful |
| If you find the field of medicine appealing, the | | | | employment. acknowledges Everest University and |
| pharmacy technician program at Everest University is | | | | applauds its comprehensive programs in professional |
| a great career training course that teaches | | | | vocational training. |
| candidates the fundamentals of working in the | | | | If you would like more information about this diverse |
| pharmaceutical industry. Students participating in this | | | | career training university, please visit Everest |
| course of study learn about anatomy and physiology; | | | | University today. |
| digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems; | | | | Salary source: Bls.gov (US Bureau of Labor Statistics) |
| healthcare systems; medical terminology, nutrition, | | | | Featured School of the Week: Everest University |
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