Diploma - Practical Nurse

Keiser Career College is the right choice for your Practical Nurse education.

Practical nurses care for the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Healthcare employment opportunities are available in long-term care, home health, hospitals and outpatient settings. Clinical experience is provided at extended care facilities and hospitals. A diploma will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Emergency Medical Services - Associate's

Emergency Medical Services is an Associate of Science degree program which encompasses two occupational opportunities, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic. Most students complete this program in units; starting with the EMT-B Diploma program, then proceeding to the Paramedic Diploma program, and finally completing the additional general education courses required for the associate's degree in Emergency Medical Services. In addition, the Associate of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services program is designed for certified, professionally employed paramedics who want to pursue a degree. An associate's degree will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Diploma

The (EMT-B)-Paramedic program provides learning experiences that enable the student to acquire and assimilate the necessary technical competencies to function effectively as a supportive health care provider. This program is designed to prepare the student for a career in the emergency medical services (EMS) field as an emergency medical technician-paramedic in accordance with the Department of Transportation National Standard curriculum. Paramedics are highly trained members of the health-care community who utilize clinical decision making to formulate a field impression in order to provide basic and advanced life support. Paramedics are responsible for bringing life-saving diagnostic and treatment skills to the patient at the scene of an emergency. As the highest level 'out-of-hospital' healthcare provider, the paramedic acts as a team leader during an ambulance response to medical emergencies, rescue operations, mass casualty situations and crime scenes. A diploma will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Medical Assisting - Associate's

This program trains students to become Medical Assistants - multi-skilled people who assist a physician. Students learn to perform duties under the direction of a physician in all areas of medical practice. In addition to learning the clinical aspects of the career, students learn how to function in an administrative capacity in a medical office.

This program is designed to train students to function effectively as an integral member of a physician's health care team. Students learn how to perform laboratory tasks including blood chemistry and urinalysis; clinical skills including X-Ray, EKG, patient assisting, vital signs, injections, venipuncture and administration skills.

Medical Assisting - Diploma

This program trains students to become Medical Assistants - multi-skilled people who assist a physician. Students learn to perform duties under the direction of a physician in all areas of medical practice. In addition to learning the clinical aspects of the career, students learn how to function in an administrative capacity in a medical office.

This program is designed to train students to function effectively as an integral member of a physician's health care team. Students learn how to perform laboratory tasks including blood chemistry and urinalysis; clinical skills including X-Ray, EKG, patient assisting, vital signs, injections, venipuncture and administration skills.

Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma

This program is intended for those who wish to gain employment in medical billing and health information management in either the public or private sector, including positions in the offices of private physicians, hospitals and medical centers. Students will develop a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, health records management, insurance procedures and billing software, medical coding, as well as skills in business communications and office administration that are vital for success in this growing field. A diploma will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Surgical Technology - Associate's

As a surgical technologist you will assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. As a surgical technologist you will prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. You will also learn how to pass instruments and other sterile supplies during a surgical procedure. The program will also teach you how to count sponges, hold retractors, and restock the operating room. The surgical technology program at Keiser Career College also teaches you the essentials of healthcare, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and sterile technique.

Start earning your Associates degree in surgical technology today. (Offered at the Greenacres Main Campus, Jacksonville Main Campus and Miami Lakes and St. Petersburg Branch campuses of the Greenacres Main Campus)