Career Institute of Florida

Overview
Career Institute of Florida (CIF) in Largo, Holiday, and Spring Hill, is devoted to graduates and professionals seeking career advancement in the Allied Health or Information Technology field. It offers an array of programs within both disciplines, with courses typically ranging from 7 to 13 months. Classes are flexible to accommodate busy schedules with full-time and part-time classes.

Student Appeal
CIF features short-term or accelerated training programs focused on occupations with high growth potential. Its open enrollment schedule offers flexibility and convenience for students with a busy lifestyle. Classroom sizes are 24 students or fewer. The student body is primarily made up of professionals and working adults. The career services department can help students with job placement upon graduation.

Students benefit from:

• Small class sizes (24 max)
• Hands-on training
• Flexible schedules
• Job placement assistance
• Financial aid available to those who qualify

Programs Offered:

• Information TechnologyInformation Technology
  This Diploma program prepares students for A+, Network + and MCSA certifications, and entry-level careers in the IT field as hardware technicians, network engineers, system administrators, and call center representatives. The coursework develops hands-on skills for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining desktops, workstations, operating systems, hardware, software and accessories (including mobile devices).
• Medical AssistantMedical Assistant
  This Diploma program features training in diverse clinical and administrative skills. The curriculum includes interviewing patients to obtain medical histories, preparing patients for examination and x-rays, collecting laboratory specimens, administering medications, monitoring special diets, and removing sutures. Students also learn to update medical records, billing, bookkeeping, and assorted administrative duties to maximize their employment potential.
• Medical Coding/BillingMedical Coding/Billing
  In addition to externship for on-the-job learning, students in this program gain knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, human pathology, as well as the management, computer operation, and medical coding skills necessary to become a coder qualified to work for insurance companies, hospitals, private practices, and other organizations in the healthcare field.
• Patient Care TechnicianPatient Care Technician
  This program prepares students for medical roles in patient care and healthcare delivery with training in patient care, recording vital signs, input/output, and collecting test specimens.

CIF is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.