Transform your story!

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Future Graduate,

 

Congratulations on taking the first step in your life toward a new and rewarding career. This is a huge accomplishment that deserves to be celebrated. HCI college is focused and committed to fostering an educational environment that will prepare you for the workforce.

 

You will impact many lives as you go forward in the life changing career that you are considering. On behalf of the HCI College team, we welcome you and are so proud of how far you have come but we are even more proud knowing how far you will go. I cannot wait to meet you at orientation and to see you at graduation.

 

With your success in mind,

What to expect...

Getting to know YOU

Getting to know HCI College

Program offerings

Campus Tour

Student Services

Career Services

Program Overview

Discuss Tuition and Potential Funding Options

Admissions Requirements

Next Steps

Getting to know YOU

Tell me more about You!

HCI College History

HCI College was founded in 1993 as Health Career Institute (HCI). Initially, American Heart Association (AHA) courses were conducted on a custom basis for physicians, nurses, and EMS providers. 

In 2016, HCI was granted the ability to award qualifying students Federal Student Aid from the US Department of Education. In 2017, HCI added a branch campus in Lauderdale Lakes.  

HCI College History

In 2019, HCI moved its Lauderdale Lakes branch to a newly remodeled facility in Fort Lauderdale. At the same time, due to the commitment to providing quality higher education to the communities we serve, Health Career Institute underwent a name change. Health Career Institute became as it is known today, HCI College.      

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The College offers general education and professional programs at the diploma, Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) levels in the fields of healthcare, nursing, and emergency medical services (EMS). 

HCI College Alumni

HCI College Overview

Provides campus learning for Medical Assisting, Nursing, Practical Nursing and Veterinary Assisting

2 campuses: West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale

Licensed by Commission for Independent Education

(CIE) Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)

HCI College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

HCI College -

We offer 4 programs

Fort Lauderdale Overview

We provide over 23,000 square feet

of classroom, lab and learning

space for your learning needs.

We have 6 classrooms, 1

computer lab, 1 simulation

lab, 2 skills labs, and a

student lounge

with FREE

coffee!

HCI College -

Fort Lauderdale Overview

Simulation lab has Sim Mom, Sim

Man, Sim Junior, and Sim Baby.

Campus library, online library and information resource network available 24/7!

Current and active clinically

trained professionals teaching

your courses.

Clinical sites appropriate

to the needs of your

program to help you

get licensed.

Student Services

Help guide current students through school

-Guidance

-Student support

-Tutoring

-Campus tutors

-24/7 online tutor.com

-Library & Information Resources Network

-Help with community resources

-Create and promote campus events

Career Services

Career Services includes:

-Professional development

 seminars

-Resume writing workshops

-Mock interviews

-Networking opportunities via

 career fairs

From the moment you start school at HCI College, you begin transforming your story towards becoming a professional in your field. This ​transformation begins with your dress, your habits, and your skills.

Fort Lauderdale Programs

Medical Assisting

Diploma Program

Overview

Medical Assisting

Focuses on: Providing instruction, through a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences, in the skills necessary to assist physicians in both the administrative and clinical duties of a medical facility.

Upon graduation, the student is awarded a diploma in Medical Assisting. In the State of Florida, qualified graduates from this program may be eligible to sit for one or both of the following certifications: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

The program is designed to prepare students to perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician.

10 month program. 1 Class per 4 week period.

Hybrid Classes: Each class includes an online & on campus portion

Students must attend class in-person every day of the first week

HCI College Experience

Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting Program Breakdown

(Clock Hours Breakdown)

Length

Hours

10

3

Theory

455

Labs

Total Hours                                                                           855

In Months

In Semesters

Externship

220

180

Medical Assisting Program Breakdown

Course

Number

Course Name

Credits

HTL101

Introduction to Health Careers

3

MED101

Medical Terminology

4

MED110

Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology

4

MED231

Clinical Skills for Medical Assistants

4

MED233

Medical Procedures

3

MED242

Fundamentals of Pharmacology

4

MED251

Allied Health Clinical Skills

3

MED253

Allied Health Laboratory Skills

4

Medical Assisting

Program Total                                                                                  

36                                                                            

NOTE: In the State of Florida, qualified graduates from this program may be eligible to sit for one or both of the following certifications: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). The College makes no representation, promise, or guarantee that completion of this program either assures eligibility for or passage of any certification examination, acceptance by any state board, or that this program is intended to prepare graduates for employment in any state other than Florida. Prospective and current students, as well as graduates, are responsible for researching and understanding all examination, registration, or licensure requirements in any state in which they seek to become registered, licensed, or employed.

Medical Assisting Program Breakdown

Course

Number

Course Name

Credits

MED265

Medical Assisting Externship

4

MOS201

Introduction to Electronic Health Records

3

What Is Included With

Application Fee and Tuition?

CPR - American Heart Association

Books

Uniforms & supplies

Educational platforms

Clinical & lab fees

Tutor.com 24/7 access

Tablet

Medical Assisting Program Cost

Tuition = $18,000

Application fee is $50

A set of required materials and textbooks and/or eBooks are provided at no additional cost.

Total cost = $18,050

Paying for School

Loans*

Grants*

*Financial aid is available to those who

  qualify. Financial aid team members can

  talk to you more about your eligibility.

Military Assistance

Florida Pre-paid

Scholarships

Career Source

Extended Payment Plans

Private Loans*

Admissions Requirements -

Medical Assisting

• Complete and sign an application.

• Be 18 years of age prior to the start of classes.

• Provide a valid Driver’s License or government issued photo ID.

• Provide proof of High School graduation (Diploma) or successful completion of the General

   Education Development test (GED), or may prove a recognized equivalent of a high school

   diploma, or verification of graduation from an Associate degree or higher program from an

   accredited college or university. Acceptance of any of the documents listed above is at the

   sole discretion of the Institution.

• Pass the Student Assessment for Distance Education

Veterinary Assisting

Diploma Program

Overview

Veterinary Assisting

Focuses on: Animal anatomy and physiology, veterinary terminology, and animal care activities. Through hands-on lab experiences, students will learn how to keep medical and image records, offer client education, assist with nursing duties, prepare for surgeries, and assist in a routine exam.

The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as an assistant to a veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.

10 month program.

Hybrid Classes: Each class includes an online & on campus portion

Students must attend class in-person every day of the first week

Before graduation students will spend 180 hours in an externship working side-by-side with a veterinary team.

 

HCI College Experience

Veterinary Assisting

Veterinary Assisting Program Breakdown

(Clock Hours Breakdown)

Length

Hours

10

3

Theory

390

Labs

Total Hours                                                                            720

In Months

In Semesters

Externship

150

180

Veterinary Assisting Program Breakdown

Course

Number

Course Name

Credits

VAT100

Introduction to Veterinary Assisting

4

VAT110

Medical Terminology

4

VAT120

Anatomy and Physiology

4

VAT130

Laboratory Procedures

3

VAT140

Pharmacology

3

VAT150

Radiology

3

VAT170

Veterinary Clinical Procedures

3

VAT180

Hospital and Surgical Procedures

3

Veterinary Assisting

Program Total                                                                                  

35                                                                            

Veterinary Assisting Program Breakdown

Course

Number

Course Name

Credits

VAT200

Externship

4

SLS110

Career Preparation

4

What Is Included With

Application Fee and Tuition?

Tablet

Books

Uniforms & supplies

Educational platforms

Tutor.com 24/7 access

Veterinary Assisting Program Cost

Tuition = $19,000

Application fee is $50

A set of required materials and textbooks and/or eBooks are provided at no additional cost.

Total cost = $19,050

Paying for School

Loans*

Grants*

*Financial aid is available to those who

  qualify. Financial aid team members can

  talk to you more about your eligibility.

Military Assistance

Florida Pre-paid

Scholarships

Career Source

Extended Payment Plans

Private Loans*

Admissions Requirements -

Veterinary Assisting

• Complete and sign an application.

• Be 18 years of age prior to the start of classes.

• Provide a valid Florida Driver’s License or government issued photo ID.

• Provide proof of High School graduation (Diploma) or successful completion of the General

   Education Development test (GED), or may prove a recognized equivalent of a high school

   diploma, or verification of graduation from an Associate degree or higher program from an

   accredited college or university. Acceptance of any of the documents listed above is at the

   sole discretion of the Institution.

• Pass the Student Assessment for Distance Education

Transform your story!

Get Started Today!

Complete your application

Complete a financial aid overview

Meet all admissions requirements

Complete your financial aid

appointment (Within two days of

application date)

Attend new student orientation

Show up for class (Must attend the class in-person every day of the first week)