Apollo College

Certificate Degree Programs

• Dental Assisting

  Our program is designed to give students a complete education in the clinical, laboratory and administrative duties of Dental Assistants and all its related functions. Students are taught the procedures involved with chair-side assistance to dentists, as well as oral hygiene, office techniques and other skills. Upon completion of all training, students perform an externship in a dentist’s office or other facility – the start of a fulfilling profession with a rewarding future.

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• Dental Hygiene
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Fitness Training

  Fitness Trainers work in health clubs, Fitness Studios, rehab facilities or independently as Personal Trainers.

  Personal trainers guide and motivate clients to reach their peak fitness potential.

  They assess the fitness needs of clients and develop plans based on them. Personal trainers provide personal training, present classes and instruct on proper nutrition. Personal trainers must have a strong understanding of the functions and vital processes of the human body so they can effectively design and deliver personal nutrition and physical fitness training programs. Creativity and determination are important characteristics of Fitness Trainers.

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• Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller
• Limited X-ray
• Massage Therapy

  Combining a study of Swedish Massage with other manual and energetic therapies, our comprehensive Massage Therapy program also includes a thorough study of human anatomy and physiology, professional ethics and communication, and the business of massage. Graduates of our program may practice their profession in medical clinics, hospitals, resorts, spas and health clubs, cruise ships, corporate wellness programs and other venues – providing the healthful benefits of skilled bodywork.

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• Mecial Laboratory Technician

  Apollo College’s Medical Laboratory Technician program trains students not only to perform a full range of essential lab procedures but also to determine the outcome of different tests. And besides serving as a critical source of information for both physicians and their patients, the position of Medical Laboratory Technician scores high in job surveys on factors such as salary and work environment. Making it a vitally important – and highly satisfying – profession.

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• Medial Assisting/Limited X-ray

  Medical Radiography
  Helping patients through high technology.

  Defined as making images on photographic film by ionizing radiation such as X rays, Radiography is one of the most important applications of medical technology. It’s critical in helping to diagnose a wide variety of illnesses, injuries and medical conditions, from broken bones to heart problems. The work of qualified Radiologic Technologists is especially important, providing essential information to physicians in determining their patients’ conditions and how to treat them.

  The nationally accredited Medical Radiography program prepares graduates with the information and techniques necessary to practice as highly skilled, fully qualified professionals. Situations in which their expertise may be applied include trauma radiography in emergency rooms, fluoroscopic examinations in diagnostic centers and portable radiography at patients’ bedsides in Intensive Care Units. Graduates enter the workforce with a clear picture and understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of people in need of care.

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• Medical Administrative Assisting

  The front office is the nerve center of any medical practice. It requires skilled management to effectively serve the needs of medical professionals and their patients. Apollo College prepares graduates to direct front-office operations for a broad range of medical and dental practices, from smaller “single-level” medical offices to large “multilevel” practices with many physicians and staff members. Whatever size practice, we help you develop the skills to be in charge up front.

  Offering “full skills” instruction and training, our program encompasses secretarial functions, manual office systems and computer programs commonly used in medical practices. With the knowledge and front-office skills learned at Apollo College, you will be qualified to serve as the heart of any health care provider.

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• Medical Assisting

  It’s a fact: With more and more physicians’ offices, medical facilities and health clinics caring for more patients all throughout the country, the demand for medical assistants is increasing every year. Government statistics indicate that employment opportunities are best in medical assisting with formal training and qualified experience – the kind of training and experience students receive through the Apollo College Medical Assisting Program. From working with medical professionals as they examine and treat patients to performing a wide range of essential office administration duties, our medical assisting program is designed to prepare highly qualified medical assistants through clinical instruction, class lectures and practical experience in real-world medical facilities.

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• Medical Billing

  Complete, accurate and timely information is absolutely vital in helping health care facilities and medical professionals evaluate, plan and deliver quality care. Directing the flow of important data is the responsibility of Medical Billing and Coding specialists who provide critical links in the health care process. Apollo College prepares graduates to excel in health information technology, collecting, maintaining, organizing and interpreting essential data.

  Medical billing offered at our Boise Campus is an important dimension of health care information – and a fast-growing profession in the medical industry. Apollo College provides students with the instruction needed to pursue this promising career and perform a wide range of functions. In short, controlling critical information in the delivery of quality care.

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• Medical Billing and Coding

  Complete, accurate and timely information is absolutely vital in helping health care facilities and medical professionals evaluate, plan and deliver quality care. Directing the flow of important data is the responsibility of Medical Billing and Coding specialists who provide critical links in the health care process. Apollo College prepares graduates to excel in health information technology, collecting, maintaining, organizing and interpreting essential data.

  Medical billing offered at our Boise Campus is an important dimension of health care information – and a fast-growing profession in the medical industry. Apollo College provides students with the instruction needed to pursue this promising career and perform a wide range of functions. In short, controlling critical information in the delivery of quality care.

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• Medical Office Management
• Medical Radiography
• Medical Records Specialist

  Complete, accurate and timely information is absolutely vital in helping health care facilities and medical professionals evaluate, plan and deliver quality care. Directing the flow of important data is the responsibility of Medical Billing and Coding specialists who provide critical links in the health care process. Apollo College prepares graduates to excel in health information technology, collecting, maintaining, organizing and interpreting essential data.

  Medical billing offered at our Boise Campus is an important dimension of health care information – and a fast-growing profession in the medical industry. Apollo College provides students with the instruction needed to pursue this promising career and perform a wide range of functions. In short, controlling critical information in the delivery of quality care.

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• Nursing

  Apollo College’s comprehensive nursing career training not only includes our entry-level Practical Nursing program but also the more advanced instruction and hands-on experience of our Associate Degree Nursing program. The mission of the program is to develop highly qualified, knowledgeable, skill-oriented graduates with the well-rounded abilities and professional manner to become exceptional nurses. Upon graduation, nursing students are eligible to take the state licensing exam to become a Registered* Nurse.

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• Pharmacy Technician

  A lot of different elements combine to formulate prescription medications. The same is true in preparing fully qualified Pharmacy Technicians. It requires comprehensive technical and practical training to produce skilled professionals to work as assistants serving licensed pharmacists in both retail and health care settings. It involves extensive instruction in everything from pharmaceutical and medical terminology to dispensing and charting of medications.

  Apollo College’s Pharmacy Technician program integrates all the essential ingredients in developing highly qualified experts in the field. Our program promotes in-depth knowledge of drug trade and generic medications, as well as understanding of strengths, dosages, routes of administration and other important topics, including issues related to law and ethics. All of these elements combine to provide a prescription for a successful career.

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• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Physical Therapy Technician

  A lot of different elements combine to formulate prescription medications. The same is true in preparing fully qualified Pharmacy Technicians. It requires comprehensive technical and practical training to produce skilled professionals to work as assistants serving licensed pharmacists in both retail and health care settings. It involves extensive instruction in everything from pharmaceutical and medical terminology to dispensing and charting of medications.

  Apollo College’s Pharmacy Technician program integrates all the essential ingredients in developing highly qualified experts in the field. Our program promotes in-depth knowledge of drug trade and generic medications, as well as understanding of strengths, dosages, routes of administration and other important topics, including issues related to law and ethics. All of these elements combine to provide a prescription for a successful career.

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• Radiography
• Registered Nursing

  Apollo College’s comprehensive nursing career training not only includes our entry-level Practical Nursing program but also the more advanced instruction and hands-on experience of our Associate Degree Nursing program. The mission of the program is to develop highly qualified, knowledgeable, skill-oriented graduates with the well-rounded abilities and professional manner to become exceptional nurses. Upon graduation, nursing students are eligible to take the state licensing exam to become a Registered* Nurse.

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• Respiratory Care

  Respiratory care is one of the fastest growing specialties in the medical field and among the most rapidly expanding, in-demand occupations in any industry. As the percentage of middle-aged and elderly in the population continues to increase, so does the incidence of respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions. There is and will continue to be a growing need for qualified Respiratory Therapists to provide care and treatment to patients in the years to come.

  Apollo College’s nationally accredited Respiratory Care program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demand for these highly trained specialists. Through classroom lecture, laboratory experience and clinical instruction, the program helps prepare students to meet nationally accepted standards. And, as the role of Respiratory Therapists expands to include disease prevention, emergency care and other vital functions, Apollo College graduates will be ready to fulfill the growing opportunities.

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• Veterinary Assisting

  The continued growth of our nation’s pet population has created a strong demand for qualified animal care services, creating thousands of new jobs. Pet owners expect a higher level of care for their animal companions. Apollo College’s Veterinary Assisting program provides up-to-date career skills and hands-on experience to prepare our graduates as fully trained animal care professionals. Through our program, students receive instruction in caring for animals under the direction of veterinarians, as well as assisting in the operation of veterinary practices. Essential topics include how to treat illness, mend injuries, improve nutrition and increase the happiness and the life expectancy of animals. Other program subjects range from the basics of routine and emergency care to animal communication and behavior. In short, total-care training for the benefit of pets and their owners.

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