Atlantic Technical Center
Classes from ATC
In person Medical Assistant Classes
Medical Assistant Program at Atlantic Technical College
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with Atlantic Technical College's Medical Assistant program. This comprehensive program is designed to equip students with the essential clerical and medical skills needed to thrive in diverse healthcare settings. Graduates are prepared for state and nationally recognized certification exams, offering a significant advantage in the job market. With a focus on hands-on training, clinical rotations, and crucial soft skills, this program transforms aspiring healthcare professionals into competent and confident Medical Assistants ready to make an immediate impact.
Program Details:
- Cost: 3640 USD for tuition
- Duration: 12 months (full-time, approximately 1300 hours)
- Schedule: In-person (100% classroom-based) and hybrid (less than 50% online coursework) options available
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent, physical exam, tuberculin (PPD) test or chest x-ray, drug screening, Level II criminal background check, attendance at technical college orientation, basic skills assessment test
- Accreditations: Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for employment in various healthcare settings, including roles involving clerical and medical office procedures, phlebotomy, EKG, X-Ray, basic patient care techniques, and laboratory procedures. Emphasizes communication, interpersonal skills, CPR, and computer literacy.
Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Students practice hands-on skills that are required to prepare commercial foods in quantity. All phases of baking are taught as part of the program. Job related classroom competencies in sanitation, safety, employability skills, care and use of equipment, basic nutrition, menu planning, food costing, portion control, and hospitality management are also part of the instruction.
In person Hemodialysis Technician Classes
Hemodialysis Technicians usually serve in two capacities; one involves the assembly and maintenance of the dialysis equipment, and the second focuses on patient care. Often the hemodialysis technician duties will combine both the patient care and equipment care responsibilities. The technician works with all members of the dialysis team but is most closely aligned with a nurse who delegates and supervises the patient care.
Electrocardiograph Technology
Students will be taught how to perform a 12-lead EKG, properly maintain diagnostic equipment, recognize normal and abnormal sinus rhythms and monitor patients for cardiovascular disorders. An overview of anatomy and physiology, with emphasis on cardiac and vascular systems is taught along with medical terminology, basic patient care techniques, medical instrumentation, cardiac monitoring and testing and cardiac wellness and rehabilitation.
In person Patient Care Technician Classes
The Patient Care Technician comes in direct contact with the patient in the performance of his/her assigned duties. Students also receive supplementary training in 12-lead EKG, basic phlebotomy techniques and perform restorative skills. Upon successful completion of Nursing Assistant Skills component, the student will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcare Association certification exam for Certified Patient Care Technician Assistant (CPCT/A) exam. This is an excellent course for students who have no previous medical experience and who wish to enter the healthcare field.
Electricity
Learn basic electrical principles, residential wiring, commercial wiring, blueprint reading; installation of conduit, and safe work practices. Program content also includes interpreting national and local electrical codes. Special Note: With additional successful testing, the completion of this program may be used as a substitute for the first year of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program. Graduating students are encouraged to pursue taking the Broward County Electrical Journeyman License exam.
In person Medical Billing and Coding Classes
The medical coder/biller is responsible for the accurate flow of medical information and patient data between physicians, patients and third-party payers. Most medical coder/billers work on-site in hospitals, clinics, physician offices and for insurance companies. With the introduction of the electronic health record (EHR), experienced medical coders may have opportunities to work from home.
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing program prepares a person to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in hospitals and extended care facilities. Students are introduced to the clinical area early in the program. Theory and clinical procedures are integrated to reinforce learning. A certificate is issued at the successful completion of the program in accordance with State guidelines. Graduates are entitled to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. The Florida State Board of Nursing will issue a license to those who pass the examination.
Welding Technology
Instruction includes: selection of proper torch tips and filler rods; adjustment of gas pressure and flame according to the size and characteristics of metal; selection of proper electrodes; adjustment of voltage and current for the type of metal; flame cutting, and use of equipment introducing a shield of inert gas (MIG-TIG) around the electric arc to prevent oxidation. Instruction also involves classroom and practical experiences to teach students to fabricate and weld pipe joints and perform fabrication in the specialized area of pipe welding.
Automotive Service Technology
Instruction coincides with the eight (8) areas recognized by the Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for professional technician certification, and provides for eight areas of specialization in Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance. Students are encouraged to participate in the ASE Certification testing program during their training.
In person HVAC Classes
Instruction includes classroom and lab experiences that enable the student to be job ready and become proficient in the installation, repair, and maintenance of domestic and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems. Heavy emphasis is placed on electrical systems.
In person Carpentry Classes
The Carpentry program prepares students for careers in the construction industry. Graduates will be eligible to be employed as rough carpenters doing framing and formwork or as finish carpenters installing windows and doors using hand tools and power tools. Students will also be taught the basics of construction planning, management, finance and production skills.
About school
Atlantic Technical College
Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School is committed to changing lives through innovative education, offering extensive academic, career, and technical studies. The institution prepares students for a competitive global workforce, promoting excellence in various fields with cooperative training and a focus on practical skills.
Highlights:
- Features a National Model Magnet High School
- Offers extensive career programs with cooperative training
- Operates the largest apprenticeship training program in the state of Florida
- Vision to change the lives of people from all backgrounds through innovative education
- Mission to promote excellence in academic, career, and technical studies
In the Coconut Creek, FL area
4700 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, FL 33063