This program prepares the dental assistant to assist the dentist at the chairside in the dental operatory, to perform reception and clerical functions, and to carry out selected dental laboratory work that may be assigned by a dentist. Instruction includes a combination of theory, laboratory, and supportive courses. Chairside Clinical experience is provided through affiliation with the private dental practices in the surrounding geographical area. The Hepatitis B immunization series (3 doses) is recommended. Successful completion of the dental assisting course qualifies the student to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). The program is accredited by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Accreditation.

The OCP's that you can earn with this program are:

A. Basic Health Care Worker
B. Dental Assistant

 

First Responder-Basic level emphasizes emergency skills, such as managing respiratory, trauma, and cardiac emergencies, and patient assessment. Courses are combined with time in an emergency room or ambulance. The program provides instruction and practice in dealing with bleeding, fractures, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, and emergency childbirth. Students learn how to use and maintain common emergency equipment, such as backboards, suction devices, splints, oxygen delivery systems, and stretchers. Graduates of an approved first responder training program must pass a written and practical examination administered by the State certifying agency or the NREMT. Program Includes: 8417100 Health Science I (Anatomy & Physiology)-1 credit; 8417110 Health Science II (The National Healthcare Standards)-1 credit; and 8417171 First Responder III-1 credit. Completers of the program can earn the following Occupational Completion Points: (A)-Basic Healthcare Worker, and (B)-Ambulance Driver or Attendent.
Community College Articulations
Completion of this course allows articulation to any community college in Florida equal to 2 credits in Human Biology.

The OCP's that you can earn for this program are:

A. Health Science 1&2 (Core)
B. First Responder

 

A one year program designed to introduce students to medical terminology and medical skills. Students most often take this course as a beginning foundation for the other health sciences programs offered at CTC (Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, or Dental Assisting). Both courses are prerequisite for the Medical Assisting program. This course is only offered during the mid-day at CTC. It is also offered on the CHS and LBHS campuses.

The OCP's that you can earn for this program are:

A. Health Science 1&2 (Core)

Learn to perform administrative and certain clerical duties including scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes.
Clinical duties include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by the physician. Students attend CTC fulltime their senior year.
Completion of this course allows articulation to any community college in Florida equal to 18-21 credits.

The OCP's that you can earn for this program are:

A. Basic Healthcare Worker
B. Medical Office Receptionist
C. Phlebotomist, MA
D. EKG Aide, MA
E. Medical Assistant 1-3

 

This program is designed to prepare persons for initial employment or upgrade or retrain persons who are/or have been employed as a patient care assistant. The program prepares persons for employment at the aide/orderly level with hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other health care centers and as an auxiliary worker in nursing service who is trained to assist and work under the direction of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. This program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

The OCP's that you can earn for this program are:

A. Nursing Assistant
B. Home Health Aide

 

This program is designed to prepare competent practical nurses for a challenging career in health care. The licensed practical nurse is a vital member of the health care team and functions in a variety of health care settings. The role of LPN, as defined in the Florida Nurse Practice Act, is to perform selected acts, including the administration of treatments and medications in the care of ill, injured or infirmed, and the maintenance of health and prevention of illness of others, under the direction of a registered nurse, a licensed physician, or a licensed dentist. Physical and dental exams are required. The state licensure examination follows graduation. This program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Completion of this course allows articulation to any community college in Florida equal to 10 credit hours (With LPN Licensure).

The OCP's that you can earn for this program are:

A. Basic Health Care Worker
B. Nurse Aide and Orderly
C. Licensed Practical Nurse 1-3