About Florida Career Colleges

Florida Career College has been specializing in career training since 1982. All our programs are specially designed with employers' requirements in mind. We train individuals who want to succeed in the fields of Allied Health, Cosmetology, Information Technology, Business and Wellness (Clinical Skin Care and Massage Therapy).

Flexible Programs & Times

Students may change from one program to another, from day to evening or weekend classes, almost without any interruption.

Individual Tutoring

We will gladly go over any material that you may not fully understand on a one-on-one basis at no additional cost.

Financial Aid

The Financial Services Office is dedicated to helping students find effective ways to finance their education.

Up-to-Date Programs

Florida Career College continually develops programs and courses according to actual industry needs.

Comprehensive Courses

We provide a wide range of courses for different skill levels.

I-20 Student Visa

Florida Career College is authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to issue the I-20 Form.

Graduate Employment Assistance

We place great emphasis on assisting graduates with starting meaningful careers.

Brandon Campus

The Brandon campus of Florida Career College offers large, comfortable classrooms, computer labs with PC and Mac computers, Medical Labs, bookstore and a resource center. The resource center provides students and faculty with reference materials, including books, videos and periodicals to supplement textbooks and lectures. Also, each campus houses school offices for student services, financial services, and career center.

The Brandon campus is located at 2662 South Falkenburg Rd, Brandon, Florida. The 12,000 square-foot facility is conveniently located off of the Crosstown Expressway, and Interstates 4 & 75.

Medical Assistant Technician - Diploma

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Upon completion, the graduate will possess a working knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy, human diseases, pharmacology, basic medical office procedures and clinical medical assisting skills. Students will learn front office procedures such as handling patient accounts and records, word processing, and scheduling of patients. The students will also learn back office procedures such as taking patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, and performing selected diagnostic tests as directed by the physician. The medical assistant technician will also learn basic medical laboratory and X-ray procedures.

Medical Assistant Technician
Diploma Program
11 Months/42 Credits

Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner's specialty. In small practices, medical assistants usually do many different kinds of tasks, handling both administrative and clinical duties and reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area, under the supervision of department administrators.

Program Objectives

Upon completion, the graduate will possess working knowledge in:

• Basic medical terminology, anatomy, human diseases, pharmacology
• Basic medical office procedures and clinical medical assisting skills

Front office procedures such as:

• Handling patient accounts and records, word processing, and scheduling of patients

Back office procedures such as:

• Taking patient histories and vital signs
• Preparing patients for procedures
• Assisting the physician with examinations and treatments
• Performing selected diagnostic tests as directed by the physician
• Basic medical laboratory and X-ray procedures

Are You Ready to...

• Assist physicians during examinations
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests
• Sterilize medical instruments
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Draw blood
• Take electrocardiograms
• Remove sutures
• Update and file patients' medical records,
• Arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Greet patients
• Schedule appointments
• Take medical histories
• Record vital signs
• Explain treatment procedures to patients
• Prepare patients for examinations

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist - Diploma

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Upon successful completion, the graduate will possess a working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, human diseases, pharmacology, and basic medical coding and billing skills. The program includes courses in medical documentation, translating this into numerical codes, and assigning and sequencing diagnostic and procedural codes using universally recognized coding systems.

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Diploma Program
11 Months/42 Credits

Most health care facilities need qualified medical coding and billing specialists to accurately bill patients for treatment. This program prepares students for entry level employment as medical coding and billing specialists in doctors' offices, hospitals and any type of organization that houses medical records.

Program Objectives

Upon completion, the graduate will possess working knowledge in:

• Basic medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, human diseases and pathology
• Analysis / abstraction of needed medical data from medical records
• Basic medical coding and billing skills including hands-on experience with medical application programs
• Medical documentation
• Assigning and sequencing diagnostic and procedural codes using universally recognized coding systems

Are You Ready to...

• File patients' medical records
• Analyze patients' medical records
• Professionally code from ICD/9/CM, CPT and HCPS Coding Manuals
• Understand disease processes
• Order and code all laboratory requests
• Prepare patient bills

Medical Office Administrator - Associate's

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Upon completion, the graduate will have been trained in the elements of Medical Assisting and Medical Coding and Billing including medical terminology, anatomy, human diseases, pharmacology, basic medical office procedures and clinical medical assisting skills. Students will also learn front office procedures such as handling patient accounts and records, word processing, and scheduling of patients.

Medical Office Administrator
Associate's Degree Program
24 Months/97 Credits

Medical Office Administrators keep health care offices running efficiently. They perform highly specialized work requiring knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. Duties vary from office to office, and Medical Office Administrators may assist physicians and medical scientists with reports, record simple medical histories, arrange for patients to be hospitalized, and order supplies. They must also be familiar with insurance rules, billing practices, and hospital or laboratory procedures.

Program Objectives

Upon completion, the graduate will possess working knowledge in:

• Basic medical terminology, anatomy, human diseases, pharmacology
• Basic medical coding and billing skills
• Medical documentation
• Assigning and sequencing diagnostic and procedural codes using universally recognized coding systems
• Basic medical office procedures and clinical medical assisting skills

Front office procedures such as:

• Handling patient accounts and records, word processing, and scheduling of patients

Back office procedures such as:

• Taking patient histories and vital signs
• Preparing patients for procedures
• Assisting the physician with examinations and treatments
• Performing selected diagnostic tests as directed by the physician
• Basic medical laboratory and X-ray procedures

Are You Ready to...

• Update and file patients' medical records
• Research medical coding
• Prepare patient bills
• Work with insurance companies

Patient Care Technician - Diploma

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Providing the training and skills that are necessary to become a Patient Care Technician, this program focuses on essential skill building that includes courses in occupational therapy, radiology and geriatric skills. Students are also given detailed instruction in other important aspects of advanced home health care such as CPR training, body system structure and function, and HIV/AIDS awareness. Graduates can find employment in a variety of settings that include hospitals, medical offices, living facilities and much more. Graduates are qualified to take the Florida Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA) certification exams and the National Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) examination. Exams must be passed before certifications are awarded.

Patient Care Technician
Diploma Program
75 Months/31 Credits

Enter the exciting, challenging and ever-changing health care field. Patient Care Technicians are also known as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Home Health Aides (HHA), After obtaining appropriate certification, you may work in a variety of settings that include homes, hospitals, offices, and living facilities. As a Patient Care Technician, you are part of a team that provides health care services and is responsible for a patient's care, well-being and recovery.

Our program is designed to give you a comprehensive education as a Patient Care Technician, focusing on essential skill building that includes Occupational Therapy, Radiology, Respiratory and Geriatric Skills, advanced home health aide and CPR training and HIV/AIDS Awareness training.

Why Become a Patient Care Technician?

• Short program-only 8 months
• In demand as Baby Boomers age
• Very hands-on practical medical/clinical oriented training
• Location: Florida has a high elderly population
• Health care/Wellness is currently the #1 growth field in the country
• The field allows a flexible work schedule and an option of self employment
• The industry exists across the US and abroad

Highlights of Curriculum

• Graduates qualified to take the Certified Nurse Assistant exam and the Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) national examination
• Respiratory Therapy Aide and equipment training
• Use of microscopes, radiology and basic lab equipment
• Emphasis on Geriatric skills
• Occupational Therapy Aide training
• Basic understanding of the structure and function of the body systems
• Understanding and recording vital signs
• Understanding of the basic principles of nutrition
• Training to assist patients with mobility and range of motion exercises
• HIV/AIDS Awareness Training
• Communication skills with patients, their families and other health care professionals

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Florida Career College - Brandon.