Southwest Florida College helps you acquire the skills you need
to be in demand in today's competitive workplace. Whether you
want training for a new career or skills that will enhance your
performance in your current career, Southwest Florida College's
highly skilled team of professionals has tailored programs that
are suited to meet your needs and the needs of the industry.
Secure industries are a rare thing these days, but with the
American population curve aging, the demand for qualified medical
practitioners has never been higher. At Southwest Florida
College, our medical programs will give you the tools to remain
in a high-paying career for many years to come.
Our campus labs feature quality facilities designed to emulate
the modern medical office. This ensures that you will emerge from
our programs with useful knowledge to make the transition to a
challenging career within the medical industry easily and
confidently. In our labs you will find modern computers,
equipment and reference texts and training given by skilled
educators and practitioners.
Health Care Administration - Bachelor's
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The bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration will provide
students with a foundation of general management skills in health
care and health care services such as: finances, public policy,
communication, cultural diversity, and organizational behavior.
This interdisciplinary degree will enable the student to seek
employment in an entry-level position in health care
administration or a management training position.
The Health Care Administration program is also available in an
online format.
Health Information Technology - Associate's
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The Health Information Technology program prepares graduates to
work with applications systems and manage electronic health
information databases. Health information management personnel
maintain and analyze medical information about patients so it can
be used in evaluation and treatment. They organize the data and
prepare statistical reports used in studying and planning health
care. Health information technology professionals may be involved
in ensuring that the design and use of information systems
support patient safety. They work with nurses, physicians and
other health care providers in a variety of settings such as
hospitals, physician practices, long-term-care facilities, home
health care agencies, insurance and managed care organizations,
government agencies and vendor firms.
The Health Information Technology program is also available in
an online format.
Massage Therapy - Diploma
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The Massage Therapy program will prepare students for an
entry-level position as a massage therapist.
Students will develop the skills necessary to meet the needs of
the health care community and be prepared to assume positions in
the health care or resort/spa setting. The program provides
instruction in therapeutic massage with knowledge of the
structure and function of the human body. Students will receive
training in massage theory, hydrotherapy, anatomy and physiology,
and the prevention of medical errors.
Massage Therapy - Associate's
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The Massage Therapy program will prepare students for an
entry-level position as a massage therapist and/or massage
facility manager. Students will develop the skills necessary to
meet the needs of the health care community and be prepared to
assume positions in the health care or resort/spa setting.
Additionally, the program is intended to prepare students to
manage or own and operate a massage facility.
Medical Assistant - Associate's or Diploma
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Southwest Florida College's Medical Assistant program is designed
to expose you to both the administrative and clinical aspects of
the modern health care environment. We place emphasis on medical
theory and terminology as well as teach you the practices and
procedures associated with the operation of a health care
facility.
You will also learn in our clinical laboratory classes where you
can apply the knowledge you previously studied and further your
training in real-world scenarios. When you successfully complete
the program, you can pursue entry-level employment as a medical
assistant with private physicians, health clinics, hospitals and
nursing homes.
Medical Billing and Coding Technology - Diploma
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Southwest Florida College's Medical Billing and Coding Technology
program is designed to provide you with training necessary to
prepare you for a position as a medical records coder or
employment in medical insurance billing departments within
hospitals, medical facilities, private insurance billing firms
and other medical support service organizations.
This program can be completed in less than two short years of
study. This degree will focus on fundamental medical courses such
as anatomy and medical terminology, as well as specialized
courses like ICD-9-CM coding and pharmacology.
The Medical Billing and Coding Technology program is also
available in an online format.
Surgical Technician - Associate's
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The Surgical Technician program is designed to provide students
with an academic and clinical background in the field of surgical
technology. The program prepares students for entry-level
positions in a number of health care facilities including
hospitals, medical centers, and public and private surgical
centers.
