School of Health Careers

School of Health Careers

Training that focues exclusively on healthcare - School of Health Careers in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, offers allied health training to provide the skills you need to become a Florida certified medical assistant, dental assistant or medical billing coding specialist. Different from other Florida colleges and schools, our programs focus specifically on healthcare. We offer several Florida training programs, including dental assistant, medical assistant and a medical insurance coding/billing program.

Become a part of a growing industry - Close to 16 percent of all new jobs created between 2002 and 2012 will be in health services. That’s 3.5 million jobs- more than any other industry*. So if the idea of becoming a part of this growing industry interests you, we want your feedback. We are The School of Health Careers and career medical training is all we do.

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* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries 2004-2005 Edition.

The Fort Lauderdale Dental Assisant program is an 8-month day session or 12-month evening session. The Dental Assistant program consists of a 760-hour curriculum with a 250-hour clinical externship. Among the many skills taught in this program are dental X-ray, impressions, chairside assistance, basic computer skills, infection control and specialized dentistry.

"I will work hand-in-hand with the career services department," said Dr. Silvia Arroyo, Program Director for the Dental Assistant program. "The future of our program is dependent upon successful outcomes. My students will get the best education offered, and we will make every graduate marketable and employable."

The Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook shows a very bright future for Dental Assistants. Employment is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through the year 2010. In addition, numerous job opportunities will occur due to the need to replace those who transfer to other occupations, retire or leave the labor force for other reasons.

This program prepares students for entry-level employment as sonographers and is delivered via a progressive blend of on-line technologies, hands-on lab instruction and clinical training.

Start attending classes only one or two days per week – perfect for busy adults needing a flexible schedule. Graduates of the school’s programs can apply for the ARDMS registry examination immediately following graduation from the program.

The Ft. Lauderdale program will also provide extensive experience in performing various procedures on many types of diagnostic equipment, including EKG and phlebotomy training.

This comprehensive training program is also well-weighted with practical learning. In fact, about 50 percent of the time is spent working hands-on in the laboratory.

The Medical Assistant profession is projected to be one of the 10 fastest-growing occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The duties of a Medical Administrative Assistant are very important, varied and interesting. Whether in a physician’s office, a clinic or a hospital, the Medical Administrative Assistant performs many services on behalf of the physician. Having knowledge of the business of healthcare, plus training in computer applications and basic clinical skills, Medical Administrative Assistants will contribute to the smooth functioning of the modern healthcare facility.

Graduates of this program may find entry-level employment as Medical Administrative Assistants in medical or dental offices, health insurance companies, ambulatory care facilities, billing centers, or medical record facilities, as well as clinics and home health agencies.