Founded in 1979 in Tempe, Arizona, we used to be called Apollo College of Medical and Dental Assistants. Originally offering courses for Medical Secretaries as well as Medical and Dental Assisting, our curriculum has expanded exponentially.
Our campus is now located in beautiful Mesa, Arizona. The open, well-equipped campus provides a professional environment allowing students an opportunity to practice complex clinical competencies in the safety of classroom laboratories.
Under the careful and caring guidance of our skilled instructors, students gain proficiency in the use of specialized medical instrumentation and equipment, including:
hoyer lifts
electrocardiographic machines
X-RAY machines
mechanical ventilators
automated dental chairs
prosthetic devices
and a wide array of other state of the art laboratory equipment.
Known for providing quality career education with a hands-on orientation, Apollo College has a variety of programs that will help you achieve the success you want!
About Us
At Apollo College, we are proud of our long and distinguished history in health care education and take pride in the success we have helped our graduates achieve. We are totally committed to helping our students advance in the fields of their choice. As a leader in private education, Apollo College has earned national accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and approval from the U.S. Department of Education. By virtue of our accreditation and our respected reputation for educating highly skilled professionals, Apollo College has developed strong, ongoing partnerships with employers in the health care industry. Our graduates are actively recruited by leading medical organizations, corporations and institutions. And our Career Services Department has established an extremely high rate of success, working with students to identify and pursue positions that match their career development goals.
One of our primary goals is to select and accept only those students that share the philosophy we have: "Successful training can lead to a positive and successful career." By adhering to this philosophy in our admissions process we ensure the integrity and caliber of the learning experience for all our students.
To be accepted, the following criterion must be met:
Completion of application for enrollment
High school diploma or GED (Degree programs)
High school diploma or GED or pass an approved Ability to Benefit (ATB) Test (Diploma program)
Payment of an application fee
Evaluation and acceptance of the completed application by the Campus Director upon confirming that the prospective student has successfully met all academic requirements as well as personal qualifications for success in the program