Medical & Health Science Programs
8 Programs Available
Nurture a new career in healthcare!
If caring for others is a passion of yours, look no further than Sheridan Technical College’s Health Science programs. We offer a variety of programs in the healthcare field. Whether you’re looking to train to be a practical nurse, dental assistant or dental laboratory technician, a pharmacy technician or mental health technician, we offer a wide variety of Health Science programs to help nurture your new career path. Learn more or sign-up here at our career college in Fort Lauderdale for our Health Science program today!
Electrocardiograph Technology
Program Length: 465 hrs / Full Time 4 months
The Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technology program prepares students for employment as electrocardiograph aides, electrocardiograph technicians, cardiovascular technologists/technicians or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.
Medical Assisting
Program Length: 1300 hours/approximately 12 months (full time)
This multi-skilled health professional is trained in clerical and medical office procedures, phlebotomy, EKG, X-Ray, basic patient care techniques and laboratory procedures. They are involved in direct patient care and assist the physician or other health professional during examinations.
Medical Coder / Biller – ATD
Program Length: 1110 hours/approximately 11 months (full time)
The medical coder/biller is responsible for the accurate flow of medical information and patient data between physicians, patients and third-party payers. Most medical coder/billers work on-site in hospitals, clinics, physician offices and for insurance companies. With the introduction of the electronic health record (EHR), experienced medical coders may have opportunities to work from home.
Patient Care Technician
Program Length: 600 hours /approximately 6 months (full time)
The Patient Care Technician comes in direct contact with the patient in the performance of his/her assigned duties. Students also receive supplementary training in 12-lead EKG, basic phlebotomy techniques and perform restorative skills. Upon successful completion of Nursing Assistant Skills component, the student will be eligible to take the State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Examination. This is an excellent course for students who have no previous medical experience and who wish to enter the healthcare field.
Pharmacy Technician – ATD
Program Length: 1050 hours/approximately 10 months (full time)
Pharmacy Technicians generally work under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist and perform tasks related to receiving, dispensing, distribution, control, maintenance, compounding, manufacturing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products.
Phlebotomy
Program Length: 165 hours/approximately 15 weeks – online
You will be taught skills that include, but are not limited to; performance of safe and efficient work practices in obtaining adequate and correct blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be performed, preparing blood smears, labeling specimens accurately, observing safety policies and procedures, emergency procedures including CPR, medical terminology, delivering a variety of clinical specimens to the lab, sorting and recording specimens, centrifuging specimens and preparing collection trays for specimen procurement.
Practical Nursing
Program Length: 1350 hours/approximately 12 months (full-time)
The Practical Nursing program prepares a person to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in hospitals and extended care facilities. Students are introduced to the clinical area early in the program. Theory and clinical procedures are integrated to reinforce learning. A certificate is issued at the successful completion of the program in accordance with State guidelines. Graduates are entitled to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. The Florida State Board of Nursing will issue a license to those who pass the examination.
Surgical Technology
Program Length: 1330 hours/approximately 12 months (full time)
Knowledge of, and experience with, aseptic techniques qualify surgical technicians to prepare instruments and materials for use at the operating table and to assist in their use with skill and dexterity. Graduates are eligible to take the National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists.
Industry Certification & State Credential Exams
Industry certifications make you more employable. You will be prepared to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in your field of study.
College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Credit
Upon completion of the program and meeting eligibility requirements, including the attainment of an aligned industry credential, students may be awarded credits toward an Associate Degree by Broward College or the Florida College System. Students must enroll in Broward College within 2 years of completing their program at Sheridan Technical College. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of additional industry credentials. Students must enroll in Broward College within 2 years of completing their program at either Atlantic, McFatter or Sheridan Technical College. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of additional industry credentials.