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About Olympia College
Prepare for a Life-changing Career
With the Easy Start program, a personal admissions representative can get to know you and guide you through your career goals, educational options and even help you enroll in a program - all in a few easy steps. To get started, simply fill in the form.
Choose from career training programs in these fields:
- Business
- Computers
- Medical
- Dental
- Massage Therapy
Not all programs available at both locations.
Easy Enrollment
Our representatives will help you through each step of the enrollment process.
Financial Aid for Those Who Qualify
Many of our students qualify for financial aid. Our Financial Aid office will walk you through the application process.
Flexible Class Schedules
We offer day and evening classes structured to work around your schedule, not ours.
Small Class Sizes
You won’t get lost in the crowd. Our class sizes are small, so you can get the personalized attention you deserve.
Career Placement Assistance
Our Career Services office will assist you in your job search upon graduation.
Choose a Program Level
Dental Assisting
Would you like to become an integral member of a dental health team? Dental Assistants are educated to perform chairside assisting methods, patient procedures, and related office and laboratory tasks under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist.
The variety of tasks you learn will allow you to be challenged by diverse responsibilities in the delivery of dental care. You will gain knowledge of the basic dental sciences, proficiency in laboratory and clinical skills, and practical experience involving specialized skills.
You will obtain hands-on experience in a laboratory setting using major equipment such as amalgamators, dental units and chairs, model trimmers, oral evacuation equipment, oxygen tanks, personal computers, ultrasonic units, and X-ray units.
Duties of a Dental Assistant may include: assisting a dentist at chair side with basic dental procedures; preparing materials for use by the dentist; cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments; providing education to patients about good dental health; and performing preventive procedures.
You will be trained in valuable clinical, radiographic, and administrative procedures, leading to career opportunities with dental offices, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments, and insurance companies. Additional entry-level positions include dental receptionists, dental insurance clerks, dental supply salespeople, and administrative assistants.
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Homeland Security Specialist
Would you like to aid in the protection of our country? Due to recent terrorist events, there is an increased demand for trained safety and security employees throughout the nation. The Homeland Security Specialist program will provide you with a solid foundation in planning, implementing, and managing security operations for an organization.
This program evolved out of a need for increased protection and awareness of outside threats to national security. You can embark on a career in a new field with great employment potential.
The Homeland Security Specialist program includes:
- Civil & criminal justice
- Emergency planning and security measures
- Principles, planning and procedures of safety
- Tactical communications
- Domestic and international terrorism
- Emergency medical services and fire operations
- Business and ethics for security specialists
You will acquire the education and skills needed for a career in corporate or government security. Whether you aid in the prevention of terrorist attacks or the preparation of emergency procedures, you can apply your knowledge and expertise to the workplace.
Gain employment in security and public safety in a business, airport, homebuilding association, stadium, amusement park, and other setting.
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Massage Therapy
Would you like the skills to relieve patients of pain? The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of healthcare settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage.
A balance of academic knowledge, technical expertise, clinical skills and manual dexterity can provide you with a competitive advantage in this ever-changing field. You will acquire a solid base of knowledge through instruction and hands-on training in our well-rounded curriculum.
The Massage Therapist program is taught over a three-quarter period, with each quarter encompassing different courses of study.
1. This first quarter includes the following three courses:
- General biology, medical terminology, and computer basics
- Body systems
- General psychology, customer service, and computer basics
2. The second quarter includes the following three courses:
- Introduction to massage and anatomy/physiology
- Therapeutic massage
- Deep tissue sculpting
3. The third quarter includes the following three courses:
- Sports massage
- Traumatology
- Personal fitness and nutrition
You will have the practical experience to obtain employment as a massage therapist in a number of healthcare settings, including medical and rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, and doctors´ and chiropractors´ offices. Opportunities also exist in health spas, hotels, fitness centers, sports organizations, tourist destinations, and cruise ships. There is the possibility of going into private practice as well.
Employment is expected to steadily grow over the next few years. There will be an increased demand for massage services for management of pain and prevention of physical disabilities from injury or disease.
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Medical Administrative Assistant
Do you like helping people? Healthcare is the largest industry in America. The aging of the population combined with continued medical advances will significantly increase healthcare demand and career opportunities in this exciting field.
The Medical Administrative Assistant program provides you with the skills necessary to manage the day-to-day operations of a medical facility. Office management and technical ability are vital parts of the professional office environment.
You will receive training that emphasizes the administrative and business aspects of overseeing a medical or dental office.
The Medical Administrative Assistant program includes instruction on the following:
- Basic principles of accounting
- Computer applications
- Medical terminology
- Medical law and ethics
- Communications
- Medical transcription
The administrative, business and communication courses will provide you with a well-rounded background to meet the needs of today's ever-changing medical industry. You will gain valuable skills, enabling you to become a vital link between patient and doctor.
Strong clinical and administrative skills will provide innumerable employment opportunities with medical and dental offices, clinics, long-term healthcare facilities, insurance companies, hospitals, and home health agencies.
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Medical Assistant
Have you dreamed of starting a career in the medical field, but weren´t sure where to begin? Consider the role of Medical Assistant, which in recent years has become an integral part of the healthcare arena.
Medical Assistants are trained in both administrative and clinical procedures, and are capable of filling a variety of rewarding positions.
The Medical Assisting program includes instruction in the following areas:
- Anatomy and pathophysiology
- Clinical procedures
- Medical terminology
- Medical law and ethics
- Exams and specialty procedures
- Medical finance and insurance
- Diagnostic procedures
- Professional procedures
Maintain the highest quality of patient care; take vital signs, run laboratory and diagnostic tests, all while utilizing your organization, communication and management skills. You will gain familiarity with the structure and function of the major body systems as they relate to basic medical procedures.
You can build a successful career in a variety of healthcare settings. Gain employment in a hospital, clinic, doctor’s office, nursing home, medical supply business, home healthcare agency, insurance company or pharmaceutical company.
Some career opportunities include:
- Clinical assistant
- Medical receptionist
- Laboratory technician
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Medical Insurance Billing/Coding
Medical billing and its related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. Give yourself an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical offices and clinics look to hire well-schooled and experienced professionals.
You will learn the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as insurance claim forms. You will also gain knowledge of basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation.
The Medical Insurance Billing/Coding program includes:
- Medical insurance
- Claims processing/collection strategies
- Current procedural coding
- Diagnostic coding
To succeed in this field, you will need to possess a combination of skills. A thorough knowledge of medical terminology, preparing and processing of insurance claims, set up and maintenance of patient records, and proper code selection and application are all essential tools for this profession. Strong computer and keyboarding skills are also vital to the effectiveness of these jobs.
This program offers simulated practice where you manually and electronically prepare insurance claims. You will practice interviewing and documenting skills to obtain the necessary patient information for successfully completing and managing claims.
Some career opportunities include:
- Medical insurance biller
- Medical receptionist
Pharmacy Technician
Get involved in an exploding industry! The pharmaceutical industry is expected to surge over the next decade due to the increased needs of a larger and older population. You can join the ranks of thousands of others and start aiding licensed pharmacists providing medication and other healthcare products to patients.
Our program provides you with strong academic and clinical backgrounds in the areas of:
- Pharmacy administration
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Anatomy and physiology
- Digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems
- Nutrition
- Medical terminology
- Pharmacology
- Health care systems
The program helps develop strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills needed to interact with patients, co-workers and healthcare professionals. Strong mathematical and organizational skills needed to manage inventories, count and measure medication, and use computers are provided.
Pharmacy Technicians can gain positions in both healthcare facilities and retail establishments including: hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and pharmacies.
Some career opportunities include:
- Pharmaceutical assistant
- Sales representative
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Practical Nurse
Would you like to be responsible for the basic bedside care of sick patients? The Practical Nursing program will provide you with the skills and training to oversee and manage the treatment of individuals. You will gain knowledge of basic nursing and patient care concepts in a classroom and clinical setting.
You will be trained to take vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. You will observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments. You will also collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, feed patients, and record food and fluid intake.
The Practical Nursing program is comprised of three levels of learning that encompass theory and hands-on training in the following areas:
1. The first level provides an overview of the individual as a system comprised of physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs, including:
- Therapeutic communication
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- Body structure and function
2. The second level provides an evaluation of the influences of social, political, economic, and professional issues on the delivery of nursing care, including:
- Complex body structure and function
- Pharmacology
- Basics of medication administration
3. The third level provides essential training to meet the nursing needs of all patients throughout their lives, including:
Acute problems
Nursing skills for special populations
Data collection
There are an abundance of employment opportunities for practical nurses in nursing homes, doctors´ offices, clinics, hospitals, and private homes.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment is expected to grow at a steady rate over the next decade in response to the long-term healthcare requirements of a rapidly growing elderly population, and the general growth of the healthcare field.
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Massage Therapy (Modular)
Would you like the skills to relieve patients of pain? The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of health care settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage.
A balance of academic knowledge, technical expertise, clinical skills and manual dexterity can provide you with a competitive advantage in this ever-changing field. You will acquire a solid base of knowledge through instruction and hands-on training in our well-rounded curriculum.
The Massage Therapy program is taught over nine modules, with each module encompassing a different course of study.
The 9 modules include the following courses:
- Business and Ethics
- Swedish Massage, Western Theory & History, Practice & Mechanisms of Health & Disease
- Swedish Massage, Pre-Natal, Post-Natal and Infant, & Elder/Geriatric Massage
- Eastern Theory and Practice
- Energy & Non-traditional therapies, Wellness & CPR
- Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release & Pin and Stretch
- Neuromuscular/Trigger Point and Muscle Energy Techniques
- Clinical and Sports Massage
- Health and Wellness
You will have the practical experience to obtain employment as a massage therapist in a number of healthcare settings, including medical and rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, and doctors' and chiropractors´ offices. Opportunities also exist in health spas, hotels, fitness centers, sports organizations, tourist destinations, and cruise ships. There is the possibility of going into private practice as well.
Employment is expected to steadily grow over the next few years. There will be an increased demand for massage services for management of pain and prevention of physical disabilities from injury or disease.
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