Establishing learning foundations for life
Program Objective:
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigerous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the future education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster.
Program Content:
The content includes but is not limited to central services departmental organization and function; basic anatomy, physiology, microbiology and chenistry related to central service activities; quality assurance; infection control and isolation techniques, principles of safety; principles, methods and controls of sterilization processes; cleaning, processing, packing, distributing, storing, and inventory control of sterile goods, instruments, trays, and equipment; medical terminology; surgical instrumentation; basic computer skills, interpersonal and job seeking skills, fundamentals of communication, case cart management, laparoscopic specialty, orthopedic specialty, flexible scope processing, shift supervisory skills, and procurement of supplies and equipment.
Admission Requirements:
16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
Occupational Interest
- High School Diploma / GED from an Accredited High School
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 650 hours but students can earn a certificate upon completion of the following OCPs:
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 Hours |
| OCP B | Central Sterile Service Materials Management | 150 Hours |
| OCP C | Central Sterile Processing Technician | 410 Hours |
| Total Hours: 650 | ||
Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 9th grade in Math, Reading, and Language on the TABE® test. (Exception: High School Diploma from Florida Public School 2007-Present.) Additional information can be provided by student services. Students are expected to complete program competencies.
Employment Opportunities:
Licensed Sterilizers can work as
- Supervisors
- Central Supply
- Ambulatory Surgery Processors
- Surgical Instrument Processors
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors
- Case Cart Technicians
- Sterilizers
Employment Requirements:
Complete the 650-hour Central Sterile Processing Technology program.
High School Diploma or GED
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $15.70 hourly or $32,650 annually.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Applicants must have a high school diploma from an accredited High School, or its equivalent. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, at www.fafsa.gov. Questions pertaining to this matter should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
Program Cost:
In-state residents – $2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
Out of state resident – $10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
$15.00 application fee per trimester
Material fee – $150.00
Identification fee – $5.00 per trimester
Liability/Accidental Insurance: $25.00
Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
Program Hours:
- Monday – Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Provide support and assistance under the instruction and supervision of a dentist
Program Objective:
The Dental Assisting program is committed to help students gain new knowledge and acquire professional skills in order to attain a meaningful position in a highly regarded field. By creating an environment in which students are stimulated to learn, grow personally, and to develop decision-making and problem-solving skills necessary to meet the demands of the profession and the community.
Program Content:
The course content includes, but is not limited to:
- Dental office and patient management
- Basic dental laboratory procedures
- Dental and general anatomy
- Dental terminology
- Oral pathology
- Nutrition and preventive dentistry
- Dental instruments and equipment
- Microbiology
- Dental pharmacology and anesthesia
- Chairside assisting and expanded functions
- Maintenance and asepsis of dental operator and instrumentation
- Employability skills
- Leadership and human relations skills: HOSA membership and participation activities
- Ethics and jurisprudence
- Dental materials and preventive dentistry
This program incorporates practical experience in dental clinics and offices. This program is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission of Dental Accreditation. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the National Board Examination of Dental Assistants as well as obtain the Dental Radiographer Certification for the State of Florida.
Admission Requirements:
16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
Occupational Interest
High School Diploma / GED from an Accredited High School
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 1230 hours but students can earn a certificate upon completion of the following OCPs:
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Introduction to Dental Assisting | 90 Hours |
| OCP B | Dental Infection Control Assistant | 210 Hours |
| OCP C | Dental Assistant 1 | 465 Hours |
| OCP D | Dental Assistant 2 | 465 Hours |
| Total Hours: 1230 | ||
Satisfactory Completion of all OCPs and passing the Final Test (theory, practical and Clinical) will award student the Expanded Functions Certificate for the State of Florida. Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10th grade in Math, Reading, and Language on the TABE® test. Additional information can be provided by student services. Students are expected to complete program competencies.
Employment Opportunities:
- Private Dental Offices
- Dental Schools
- Hospitals
Employment Requirements:
License: Expanded Functions Dental Assist (EFDA)
Requirements vary per state; in-the-job training or postsecondary training in dental assisting are recommended
Students are strongly encouraged to earn the Dental Assisting National Board Certification.
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $19.79 hourly or $41,170 annually.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Applicants must have a high school diploma from an accredited High School, or its equivalent. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, at www.fafsa.gov. Questions pertaining to this matter should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
Program Cost:
In-state residents – $2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
Out of state resident – $10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
$15.00 application fee per trimester
Material Fee: $75.00 for Term 1; $50.00 for Term 2
Identification fee – $5.00 per trimester
Liability/Accidental Insurance: $25.00
Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
Program Hours:
Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Provide basic patience care under the direction of nursing staff
Program Objective:
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster.
Program Content:
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as cross-trained nursing assistants (SOC 31-1014 Nursing Assistants). All others, Patient Care Assistants, Nursing Aides, and Orderlies, or Home Health Aides. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant, for both acute and long-term care settings. The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the health care industry; planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.
Admission Requirements:
16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
Occupational Interest
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 290 hours but students can earn a certificate upon completion of the following OCPs:
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 Hours |
| OCP B | Nurse Aide and Orderly (Articulated) | 75 Hours |
| OCP C | Advanced Home Health Aide | 50 Hours |
| OCP D | Patient Care Assistant | 75 Hours |
| Total Hours: 290 | ||
Those students who satisfactorily complete an approved course are eligible to apply to take the national nursing assistant examination being utilized in Florida, in accordance with Chapter 464.204, F.S. This program includes both Acute and Long Term Care. Students are expected to complete program competencies.
Employment Opportunities:
- Patient Care Assistant
- Home Health Aide
- Nursing Assistant
Employment Requirements:
Certified Nursing Assistant by the State of Florida
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $13.78 hourly or $28,660 annually.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Applicants must have a high school diploma from an accredited High School, or its equivalent. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, at www.fafsa.gov. Questions pertaining to this matter should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
Program Cost:
In-state residents – $2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
Out of state resident – $10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
$15.00 application fee per trimester
Material fee – $75.00
Identification fee – $5.00 per trimester
Liability/Accidental Insurance: $25.00
Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
Testing Fee: $240.00
Program Hours:
Monday – Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Be a part of a team of healthcare professionals
Program Objective:
The Phlebotomy program prepares individuals, under the supervision of healthcare professionals, to draw blood samples from patients using a variety of procedures. Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. Some explain their work to patients and provide assistance when patients have questions/concerns after their blood is drawn.
Program Content:
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as phlebotomists SOC Code 31-9097 Phlebotomists, All other. The content includes but is not limited to communication, leadership, human relations, and employability skills; performance of safe and efficient work practices in obtaining adequate and correct blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture on adults, children and neonates; maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be performed; preparing blood smears; labeling specimens accurately and completely; collecting timed specimens; promoting the comfort and well-being of the patient while performing blood collecting duties; observing safety policies and procedures; medical terminology; emergency procedures including CPR (Heartsaver); delivering a variety of clinical specimens to the clinical laboratory; sorting and recording specimens received in the laboratory; centrifuging specimens and preparing aliquots of samples according to the designated protocol; distributing samples to appropriate laboratory sections; and preparing collection trays for specimen procurement.
Admission Requirements:
16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
Occupational Interest
High School Diploma / GED from an Accredited High School
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 165 hours but students can earn a certificate upon completion of the following OCPs:
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 Hours |
| OCP B | Phlebotomist | 75 Hours |
| Total Hours: 165 | ||
Although there is no state licensure required for phlebotomists, graduates with required amounts of work experience may obtain certification from national crediting agencies such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), and American Medical Technologists (AMT). Students are expected to complete program competencies.
Employment Opportunities:
- Phlebotomist
Employment Requirements:
Phlebotomy Certified Technician from national Health Association
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $16.78 hourly and $34,710 annually.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Applicants must have a high school diploma from an accredited High School, or its equivalent. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, at www.fafsa.gov. Questions pertaining to this matter should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
Program Cost:
In-state residents – $2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
Out of state resident – $10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
$15.00 application fee per trimester
Material fee – $50.00
Identification fee – $5.00 per trimester
Liability/Accidental Insurance: $25.00
Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
Testing Fee: $117.00
Program Hours:
Monday – Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Meeting the needs of the growing healthcare industry
Program Objective:
The practical nursing faculty is committed to providing a high standard of quality nursing education to all of our students. Through cooperative team efforts, our graduate practical nurses will be: successful in their licensure requirements, prepared for an entry level nursing position, adopt measures that ensure the safe practice of nursing, show sensitivity to cultural diversity, and promote health habits that contribute to total wellness.
Program Content:
Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in:
- Basic nursing
- Medical-surgical, mental health, maternal / newborn, pediatric and geriatric nursing
- Acute and long term care
- Personal, family and community health concepts
- Nutrition, human growth and development throughout lifespan
- Body structure and function, interpersonal relationship skills
- Pharmacology and administration of medications
- Legal aspects of practice
- Current issues in nursing practice and understanding the Florida Nurse Practice Act
Clinical experience makes up at least 50{b533825cd748175e9ba9a3c570131a9d78979e76d9a4d5eba796aeedbda8bc49} of the total program. The program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
Admission Requirements:
16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
Occupational Interest
High School Diploma / GED from an Accredited High School
Successfully pass the TEAS Test
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 1350 hours but students can earn a certificate upon completion of the following OCPs:
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Practical Nursing Foundation 1 | 300 Hours |
| OCP B | Practical Nursing Foundation 2 | 300 Hours |
| OCP B | Medical Surgical Nursing 1 | 300 Hours |
| OCP B | Medical Surgical Nursing 2 | 300 Hours |
| OCP B | Comprehensive Nursing and Transitional Skills | 300 Hours |
| Total Hours: 1350 | ||
Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 11th grade in Math, Reading and Language on the TABE® test or passing the NCLEX-PN Licensure. Additional information can be provided by student services. Students are expected to complete program competencies
Employment Opportunities:
Licensed practical nurses can work in
- Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
- Extended Care
- Clinics
- Doctor’s Offices
- Home Health Care
Employment Requirements:
State License in Practical Nursing
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $22.46 hourly or $46,710 annually.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Applicants must have a high school diploma from an accredited High School, or its equivalent. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, at www.fafsa.gov. Questions pertaining to this matter should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
Program Cost:
In-state residents – $2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
Out of state resident – $10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
$15.00 application fee per trimester
Material Fee: $150.00
Identification fee – $5.00 per trimester
Liability/Accidental Insurance: $25.00
Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
Program Hours:
- Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and surgical personnel
Program Objective:
Surgical Technologists are responsible for preparing the operating room, selecting and opening sterile instruments. Training includes assembling, adjusting and checking nonsterile equipment. Completion of the surgical technologist program is approximately one year.
Program Content:
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of theory, laboratory and clinical experiences and includes:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Microbiology
- Aseptic Techniques
- Medical Terminology
- Pharmacology
- Instrumentation
- Surgical Technology Procedures
- Patient Safety
- Use and Care of Equipment and Supplies
- CPR Heartsaver
- Basic Computer Literacy
Clinical experience makes up at least 50{b533825cd748175e9ba9a3c570131a9d78979e76d9a4d5eba796aeedbda8bc49} of the total program. The program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
Admission Requirements:
16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
Occupational Interest
High School Diploma / GED from an Accredited High School
- Successfully pass the TEAS Test
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 1330 hours but students can earn a certificate upon completion of the following OCPs:
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 Hours |
| OCP B | Central Supply Technician | 210 Hours |
| OCP C | Surgical Technologist 1 | 343 Hours |
| OCP C | Surgical Technologist 2 | 343 Hours |
| OCP C | Surgical Technologist 3 | 343 Hours |
| Total Hours: 1330 | ||
Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10th grade in Math, 11th grade in Reading and Language on the TABE® test. (Exception: High School Diploma from Florida Public School 2007-Present.) Additional information can be provided by student services. Students are expected to complete program competencies.
Employment Opportunities:
Licensed Surgical Technologist can work in
- Hospitals
- Surgical Centers
- Physician’s Office
- Delivery Rooms
- Medical Sales Representative
- Traveling Opportunites
Employment Requirements:
License: Tech-N-Surgery/certificated offered by National Center for Competency Testing, Certified Surgical Technologist, National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $22.46 hourly or $46,710 annually.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Applicants must have a high school diploma from an accredited High School, or its equivalent. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, at www.fafsa.gov. Questions pertaining to this matter should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
Program Cost:
In-state residents – $2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
Out of state resident – $10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
$15.00 application fee per trimester
Material Fee: $150.00
Identification fee – $5.00 per trimester
Liability/Accidental Insurance: $25.00
Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
Review: $55.00 – Testing Fee: $155.00
Program Hours:
Monday – Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.