Transform your story!
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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 Nursing, Medical Assisting, and Veterinary Assisting as well as online learning for Emergency Medical Services and Substance Abuse Counseling
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)
We provide classroom, skills lab, simulation labs, and learning space for your program needs
HCI College -
West Palm Beach
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Campus library, online library and
information resource network
available 24/7!
We have current and active
clinically trained professionals
teaching your courses
We have clinical sites
appropriate to the
needs of your
program
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.
West Palm Beach Programs
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
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
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*
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*
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 class in-person for every day of the first week)