Aesthetics Skincare - Diploma

The aesthetics skincare program provides students training in the traditional holistic approach to skincare and includes additional training in the areas of make up and color analysis, mask and spa therapies, hair removal, enzyme treatments, pressure points massage, body wrapping, microdermabrasion and hot stone treatments. Graduates from the program will demonstrate a basic and advanced understanding of the structure and function of the skin and how to apply skin care treatments through the effective utilization of product and equipment protocols. The Aesthetics Skincare Diploma prepares students for registration in the state of Florida as a registered facial specialist and certification in body wrapping.

Dental Assistant - Diploma

The objective of this program is to prepare students to function effectively as an integral member of the dental health team in the operation of a dental practice. Students in this program will acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate competence in a variety of dental office procedures and laboratory techniques. Students will learn the administrative procedures currently practiced in dental settings through instruction provided in the program and through clinical experiences in private practices.

Health Information Technology (Medical Coding) - Associate's and Diploma

The objective of the health information technology - medical coding program is to prepare the student for entry-level employment opportunities as medical information coders, medical insurance specialists, medical insurance processors and other medical administrative positions. Students are trained to perform duties using coding systems to classify medical data. Computer-based medical software and industry recognized word processing software is utilized in our training. Students are trained to work with third party payers using uniform billing practices.

Medical Assisting - Associate's and Diploma

The objective of the Medical Assisting program is to provide the graduate with the knowledge and ability to perform various administrative and clinical procedures, in a medical office, clinic or health care facility at the entry-level. The student is trained to carry out clinical procedures such as recording vital signs, conducting routine lab procedures, basic diagnostic procedures, EKGs and phlebotomy. Administratively, the student is trained in front office procedures such as greeting patients, computer operation, filing, billing, scheduling and insurance claims.

Pharmacy Technician - Associate's

The Pharmacy Technology program provides the student with an opportunity to develop the technical ability, knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in any number of healthcare facilities and retail establishments as a pharmacy technician. The student participates in classroom lecture, intense training in a mock lab setting, and transition to a pharmacy in local healthcare facilities or retail establishments.

Graduates may find employment in hospitals, nursing care facilities, retail and wholesale pharmacies, drug manufactures and health maintenance organizations. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job. On the job observation and training is gained through a 160-hour externship. Following the completion of their training the student will be eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination.

Surgical Technology - Associate's

Surgical technologists are integral members of the surgical team who work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery. Scrub, circulating, first assisting and second assisting surgical technologists have primary responsibilities for maintaining the sterile field and being constantly vigilant that all members of the team adhere to aseptic technique. The surgical technology program provides the student with an opportunity to develop the technical ability, knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in any surgical setting, hospital operating room or free standing healthcare facility, as a member of the surgical team.

The student participates in classroom lecture, intense training in a mock operating room lab setting and transition to operating rooms in local health care facilities. The graduate can demonstrate communications and employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job.