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Florida Technical College
Florida Technical College was founded in 1982 to provide post-secondary training in specialized business fields. The main campus in Orlando opened in 1982, followed by the Lakeland campus in 1990, and the DeLand campus in 1997. Classes began at the Kissimmee, Pembroke Pines, and Tampa campuses in 2011, and the South Miami campus opened in 2015.
After 40 years of serving Florida’s educational needs, Florida-Technical College has merged with NUC University which until now had been a sister Institution. In addition, NUC University brought two other colleges under its umbrella, The Digital Animation & Visual Effects (DAVE) School in Florida and IBC Technical Division in Puerto Rico, for a combined total of 28 campuses and 20,000 students in both Puerto Rico and Florida.
Below are the programs offered at Florida Technical College’s campuses (not all programs are offered at all locations):
- Beauty
- Business
- Construction Trades
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
Choose what is right for you. Enhance your learning experience by enrolling in one of our Hybrid/blended programs, which combine on-ground and online instruction. Complete your interactive assignments online and come to campus for your practice labs for a convenient and interactive learning experience! Here are just some of the benefits of the blended programs: Class Schedule Flexibility, Online Courses Available 24/7, Online Assignments, Hands-On Labs, Face-to-Face with the Instructor, On-Ground and Online Campus Experience in a Blended Environment. (Not offered for all programs).
FTC offers degrees and diplomas in many specialties. The best way to learn more about us is to schedule an appointment with an admissions representative and take a no-obligation tour of one of our campuses.
Available Programs
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The Medical Assistant Technician Diploma Program is designed to prepare students in obtaining entry-level employment as a medical assistant technician. This program offers students the opportunity to learn the necessary knowledge and skills both in the classroom and in a supervised clinical practice or capstone. The students learn how to prepare patients for various technical examinations such as EKGs and phlebotomy, as well as how to perform several such procedures. Students are eligible for certification in: National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification, First Aid Certification, and BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
A total of 720/760 contact hours is required and divided into 220 lecture hours, 420/500 lab hours, 120 externship hours, and 47 quarter credits. Employment opportunities Clinical Assistant, Lab Technician, Optometric Assistant, and Registered Medical Assistant
Disclosure
*These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide of possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain and Florida Technical College cannot guarantee its graduates any particular job. Some positions may require a license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire.
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The Medical Assistant Technician with Emphasis in Basic X-Ray Diploma program prepares students with the knowledge and skills to perform medical assistant with basic x-ray responsibilities. The student will acquire the necessary skills, to perform under the supervision of a physician, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic, and basic x-ray procedures. Students will be able to prepare the patient for various examinations, including basic x-rays, electrocardiograms, and phlebotomy. Graduates will be eligible for Basic
Machine Operator licensure.
A total of 960/1,000 contact hours is requires and divided into 300 lecture hours, 580/660 lab hours, 120 externship hours, and 63 quarter credits. Employment opportunities are Basic Machine Operator Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Radiation Technician Assistant, and Registered Medical Assistant.
Disclosure
*These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide of possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain and Florida Technical College cannot guarantee its graduates any particular job. Some positions may require a license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire.
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The Bachelor’s Degree program in Allied Health Management is comprised of a combination of courses, providing skills such as managing the administrative area within a health services organization, medical law/regulations and current procedural coding with health information resources. The program is designed to prepare a student for a career as an administrator in the health services field.
When graduates from this program have work experience in the medical field, upon completion of this program they can apply for healthcare management. The duration of the program is 27 months and a total of 187.5/188 credits are needed in order to qualify for graduation. Depending on graduates concentration track, they will be eligible to sit for one of the following exams through the American Academy of Professional Coders™ (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam, Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM®) exam or Licensure of Basic Machine Operator through the Florida Department of Health.
Admission Requirements
A student must first successfully graduate from an Allied Health (Medical Assistant Technician, Billing and Coding, or other) diploma or degree program, from either NUC-FTC or another accredited institution, as a prerequisite for enrolling into the Allied Health Management Bachelor program. External transcripts must be evaluated by Academic Affairs to determine transfer of credits accepted into the program.
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The Pharmacy Technician Diploma trains students in the knowledge and competencies required by the profession. Students will apply their theoretical and practical knowledge in preparing, compounding, dispensing, and supporting the administration of a pharmacy’s operations. Graduates of this program will be able to perform as pharmacy technicians (upon licensure) in different public and private scenarios, such as institutional pharmacies (hospitals), community pharmacies, wholesale drugstores, and health insurance companies, among others under the supervision of the license pharmacist, in compliance with the laws and standards of the profession and the Florida Board of Pharmacy.
Accreditation, Licenses, Affiliations and Approvals
NUC University (NUC) is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. NUC’s NUC University – IBC Technical Division (NUC-IBC), NUC University – Florida Technical College (NUC-FTC), and The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School) are included in this accreditation. NUC’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on 2019 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts Diploma programs at the Kissimmee campus are programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF). ACFEF Accrediting Commission is located at 6816 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 400 Jacksonville, Florida 32216. Tel: (904) 824-4468. Fax: (904) 940-0741, E-mail: acf@acfchefs.net.
Florida Technical College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free (888) 224-6684.
Florida Technical College is a member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges.
NUC University has three additional academic units: NUC University – División Técnica IBC (NUC-IBC), NUC University – Florida Technical College (NUC-FTC), and The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School). Information about NUC, NUC-IBC, FTC, and The DAVE School is available at http://www.nuc.edu/, https://tecnicos.nuc.edu/, http://www.ftccollege.edu/, and http://www.dave.nuc.edu.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.
DeLand, FL
1199 South Woodland Blvd
DeLand,
Kissimmee, FL
3831 West Wine Street
Kissimmee,
Lakeland, FL
4715 S. Florida Avenue Suite 4
Lakeland,
Orlando, FL
12900 Challenger Parkway
Orlando,
Pembroke Pines, FL
12520 Pines Blvd
Pembroke Pines,
South Miami, FL
20505 South Dixie Hwy
Cutler Bay, FL,
Tampa, FL
3251-B W. Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa,