DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Consider the field of Dental Laboratory Technology if you enjoy working with your hands and have the ability to distinguish between subtle shades of color, size and shape. Students are prepared as entry-level technicians who assist with the construction and repair of dental appliances. The construction of dentures, crowns and bridges is the main focus.

Skills learned in this program include construction of full and partial dentures, crowns and bridges, as well as constructing, finishing and polishing preventive appliances as prescribed by dentists. Small manipulative hand skills are necessary in order to succeed in this program. Laboratory activities are integrated with theory in a curriculum which provides an opportunity for students to acquire a thorough working knowledge of intraoral anatomy, tooth morphology and dental materials science as it relates to the modern commercial dental laboratory.

Completers sit for the Recognized Graduate Examination. After two years of employment, they are eligible to take the Certified Dental Technician's (CDT) Examination. The Dental Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.

MEDICAL ASSISTING

Prepare to work as a multi-skilled professional in a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office. Become a Medical Assistant when you develop a thorough understanding of medical terminology and sciences, as well as office and laboratory procedures.

Medical Assistants have been described as health care's most versatile, multifaceted, multi-skilled professionals who perform a wide range of roles in physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals and other health care settings. They are proficient in a multitude of administrative and clinical tasks and are widely viewed by doctors as vital members of the health care delivery team. The Medical Assisting program covers the following areas: medical terminology, administrative duties, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical law and ethics, pharmacology and medication administration, clinical assisting, electrocardiography, phlebotomy, laboratory procedures, assisting with physical examinations and other courses. An extensive, supervised externship is provided. Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant Examination.

OPTOMETRIC ASSISTING (Vision Care Technology)

Work for an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist when you develop a thorough understanding of the equipment, materials, and procedures necessary to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of vision deficiencies.

The Optometric Technician program offers students the opportunity to work in an uncrowded health care field following completion of program competencies. This includes a thorough understanding of the equipment, materials and procedures necessary to assist the optometrist in the diagnosis and treatment of vision deficiencies. The curriculum, recognized by the Paraoptometric Section of the American Optometric Association, is a blend of classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction. Included are theory and practical experiences in business management skills; testing to determine defects in vision; preparation and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses; basic ocular anatomy and physiology and employability skills.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Become a Pharmacy Technician working under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist in various health care settings. Be responsible for preparing and labeling medicines, managing inventory, compounding IV infusions and much more!
Pharmacy Technician offers instruction necessary for employment as pharmacy technicians and assistants. Working under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, a technician's primary focus involves the preparation, labeling and dispensing of medication to patients while maintaining accurate medical records. The program blends laboratory activities and classroom theory with specific work experiences satisfied through clinical practicum's. Program content includes sterile techniques, intravenous preparation, purchase orders, typing prescription labels, prepackaging unit dose, maintaining patient records, distributing medication and communication skills. Students acquire a working knowledge of medicines, their sources, preparation, use, incompatibilities, doses, pharmaceutical symbols and terms.

Graduates are eligible to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination.

PRACTICAL NURSING

Be responsible for patient care and work under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician or dentist in various health care settings.

Applicants should have the ability to handle responsibility and be interested in caring for patients of all ages. The program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.

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Theory, laboratory and clinical experiences are integrated, with one-half of the programs spent in health care facilities.

The curriculum provides an opportunity to learn personal, family and community health, nutrition, growth and development; medications; normal functions of the body and diseases and disorders affecting body systems. Specialty areas include geriatrics, maternal and newborn care and pediatrics.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX Licensure Examination given by the Florida Board of Nursing to become Licensed Practical Nurses.