Meridian College

 

 

 

Situated in the gorgeous Lakewood Ranch area of Sarasota, Meridian College has opened up a brand new campus that offers a range of training programs that are in demand by local employers. Your time at Meridian ensures you get the training and experience needed to move into your new career. The college offers flexible day, evening and weekend schedules along with qualified professional instructors who have industry experience. The hands-on classroom environment guarantees you find position in your career field. Meridian offers training the following careers:

• Cosmetology
• Medical Assistant
• Dental Assistant
• Medical Insurance Billing & Coding

It also offers Associate Degree courses in the following categories:
• Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
• Medical Administration
• Medical Assisting

 

Campus Location:
Sarasota Campus (minutes from Bradenton)
7020 Professional Pkwy E
Sarasota, FL 34240

Enrollment Process
Meridian College enrolls students of any race and creed, without regards to ethnic origin, age, handicap, and sex. To apply, students must have a standard high school graduation that is equivalent to high school. Students are given admissions after a personal interview with an authorized representative of the institution. The college will then determine whether the applicant’s eligibility based on a personal interview, work experience and educational background. The details for all the programs offered by Meridian College are readily available on their website.

Cosmetology Diploma Program
Candidates who are aspiring in a career in beauty may apply for the Cosmetology program at Meridian College. As a Cosmetologist, you will be required to help others improve their style. According to the Department of Labor, jobs in the career of Cosmetology are expected to grow by 20% through 2018. By enrolling yourself in a Cosmetology training course, you will learn to provide high-quality beauty and hair services to both male and female clients. All in all, Meridian College offers you the best education and training needed to start off your career in the beauty industry. Upon graduation and once you have received a state license, you will be qualified for an entry-level position as a Cosmetologist.

Dental Assistant Training Program
In the 21st century, qualified Dental Assistants are in demand. According to the US Department of Labor, the jobs in the Dentist Assistant careers are expected to grow by 36% through 2018. Meridian College is just the right place to receive training in this popular career field. Apart from conducting dental examinations, Dental Assistant’s play a vital role in the dentist’s office, offering their services by promoting good health. The promising career offers regular day–time hours, good job security and paid time off along with much more. In addition to training, you will also be provided the opportunity to complete an externship at a dental office to enhance your skills and work with real patients.

Medical Assistant Training
Candidates who are incredibly fascinated by the advances in 21st century medicine should consider a career as a Medial Assistant. The career involves improving the lives of patients by performing critical medical and administrative duties in medical offices. As a Medical Assistant, you will not only be helping others but will also be rewarding yourself with a fulfilling career by working in secure and comfortable environment. Meridian’s experienced teachers will train you to reach your full potential. Meridian College offers superior Medical Assistant training from experienced faculty who know how to prepare you for the daily challenges you will face. From assisting patients and doctors, to performing important administrative tasks, our experienced teachers will train you for a rewarding new career. In addition to training, you will also be provided the opportunity to complete an externship in a physician’s office to further develop your skills.

Medical Insurance Billing & Coding Training Program
Medical Billing and Coding professionals are hired in healthcare facilities to keep records, bills, charts in a medical office in order. The career allows you to put your mathematical and organizational skills to the test. The career offers a string of benefits from regular day-time hours, better job security and paid time off. Aside from your classroom experience, you will also be provided with an opportunity to complete an externship in a professional healthcare facility.

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Training
Meridian offers an Associate’s Degree program in Medical Assisting. Medical Assistants perform critical administrative and medical duties in medical offices. Graduates of the program are eligible to take certification tests in areas, such as medical coding and billing, EKG and phlebotomy. According to the US Department of Labor, the jobs in the Medical Assisting careers are expected to grow by 34% through 2018.

Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical
The Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Associate Degree is the perfect career for candidates who wish to work in fields, such as Cardiovascular Sonographers, Sonographers in a physician's office or in an outpatient’s care center plus more. According to the Department of Labor, jobs in this field are expected to grow by 44% through 2020.

Associate of Science in Medical Administration
Enlisting yourself in the Associate’s Medical Administrative program prepares you for the daily challenges of managing a healthcare organization. The career offers a string of benefits, including great advancement opportunities and financial security.
According to the Department of Labor, jobs in the Medical Administration fields are expected to grow 16% through 2018. By enrolling themselves in this program, students will have the opportunity to work closely with doctors and other support personnel on how to use equipment, medical office procedures and terminologies along with insurance coding to prepare in a specialized, growing field.