Overview
Florida Career Institute is located in Mulberry, Florida, and it offers diploma programs in the Medical Field. The coursework is designed to help students transition from the classroom directly into a career. All of the programs expose students to real world situations they will encounter once in the working world. The Florida Career Institute has close connections to local Florida businesses to provide training resources for current employees as well as entry-level employment candidates.

Student Appeal
At Florida Career Institute, class sizes are small, schedules are flexible, and students get plenty of opportunities for hands-on training. Courses can be completed in short amounts of time and students can pursue jobs and careers directly after graduating. All students have access to job placement assistance as well as industry-experienced instructors.

Financial
Florida Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). The school is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. Financial aid is available in the form of tuition financing plans for those students who qualify. Students can receive assistance with the financial aid process as well as with determining their eligibility.

Programs Offered:

Diplomas

• Emergency Medical ServicesEmergency Medical Services
  Upon graduating from this program, students will be able to successfully assess, manage and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities in addition to ensuring that all EMC crew members and bystanders are safe. The program is designed to prepare students as Emergency Medical Technicians - Basic (EMT-B) and as Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedics. Students will be trained with medical skills at the basic life support level and can seek entry-level positions as Medical Technicians upon graduation.
• Medical AssistantMedical Assistant
  Florida Career Institute's Medical Assistant program focuses on medical terminology, pharmacology, claims processing, record-keeping and computerized billing. All students will get hands-on administrative and clinical training through the school’s medical office externship program. Upon graduation, students may seek out entry-level positions as Certified Medical Assistants.
• Medical Insurance Coding SpecialistMedical Insurance Coding Specialist
  In this program, students will focus their studies in the areas of Medical Administration, Medical Insurance and Coding, Claims Processing and Computerized Billing & Collection. Students will be provided with hands-on experience through Florida Career Institute's medical office externship program. Upon graduation, students will be able to pursue entry-level jobs as Medical Insurance Coding Specialists.
• Therapeutic MassageTherapeutic Massage
  Upon graduation from program, students will have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to become a massage therapist. Students will learn a variety of techniques of therapeutic massage and learn proper body mechanics which will assist them in their search for jobs as Massage Therapists. Coursework covers anatomy and physiology, and students will practice and master the techniques of: Swedish massage, sports/athletic massage, hydrotherapy, orthopedic massage, spa/body treatments, neuromuscular therapy and Eastern-related modalities. Students receive detailed preparation and practice in taking the NCBTMB exam which must be passed in order to obtain a Florida state license.