Horizon Healthcare Institute - Fort Myers

This program prepares students for employment as an Electrocardiograph Aide (EKG Technician) in hospitals, out-patients centers, clinics, diagnostic labs, medical centers and other medical facilities. An Electrocardiograph Aide (EKG Technician) prepare the area for testing, instructing patients, positioning of leads and the use of gels and other substances, and supplies utilized in the testing procedures. The students will learn the composition of the heart, its blood flow, layers of the heart, cardiac muscle, heart valves, cardiac cycles, heart rate, the pathology of diseases, law and ethics, critical policies and procedures including universal precautions, infection control, OSHA and CLIA guidelines and how they apply to the Electrocardiograph Aide’s duties and responsibilities. Students of the Electrocardiograph Aide program must complete the Health Science Core Module in conjunction with the Electrocardiograph Aide program. This program mainly associates with laboratory demonstrations, you will be trained you in the following area(s): Safe and Efficient work practices, Legal and Ethical responsibilities, Safety and Supplies relevant to the function of an Electrocardiograph Aide, Techniques in using and maintenance of Electrocardiography instruments.

The Practical Nursing Program consists of 1350 hours of instruction made up of didactic (603 hours), Laboratory (72 hours), and clinical instruction (675 hours). Students will perform nursing skills in the laboratory and clinical setting under the direct supervision of a registered Nurse instructor. Hands-On Learning Includes: Advance Nursing Skills; Anatomy and Physiology; Nutrition and Infection Control; Clinical experience in Medical, Surgical, Obstetric, Pediatric, and Geriatric nursing. Clinical experience in both Acute and Long term care facilities; Pharmacology and Administration of Medications; Basic Life Support (BLS) course.

Horizon Healthcare Institute’s Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training is offered in Fort Myers, Florida. The program prepares students to provide direct patient care and clinical assistance in healthcare settings, including collecting blood, performing electrocardiograms, completing catheterizations, and recording vital signs and patient treatments. Training combines classroom and laboratory instruction with a one-week internship at an affiliated healthcare provider. The primary full-time daytime track runs for three months, while a part-time nighttime track runs for four months; the program also includes 600 total hours. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, provide a Social Security card, and hold a high school diploma or GED certificate. Applicants without a high school diploma or GED certificate must take the TABE test.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Next start: New classes begin on the first Monday of every month
• Leads to: Patient Care Technician training
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Horizon Healthcare Institute’s Practical Nursing (PN) Program is offered in Fort Myers, Florida. It prepares students to provide nursing care in healthcare settings and supports the pathway to becoming a licensed practical nurse. Instruction includes classroom learning, laboratory practice, and clinical experience under the supervision of a registered nurse instructor, with a primary full-time daytime track lasting 11 months; part-time night and weekend formats run longer. The curriculum covers nursing skills, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, infection control, pharmacology, medication administration, and clinical practice in several care areas. Admission requires completion of a 120-hour Nursing Assistant program from a licensed school, an applicant age of at least 18, a high school diploma or GED, the Test of Essential Academic Skills entrance exam, and a level II background screening.

At a glance

• Format: IN_PERSON
• Next start: the first Monday of every month
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Horizon Healthcare Institute’s Nursing Assistant (NA) Certification program is offered in Fort Myers, Florida. It trains nursing assistants to provide basic patient care under nursing or medical supervision, including support with bathing and feeding and collecting patient information, and prepares students for nursing assistant certification. The program includes nursing skills, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, infection control, and clinical activities. Most students complete it in 4–12 weeks, with full-time and part-time pacing available and continuous enrollment. Course requirements include a Social Security Card. The page gives conflicting age and education requirements in different sections, so those requirements are omitted here.

At a glance

• Next start: the first Monday of every month
• Leads to: Nursing Assistant Certification
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Home Health Aide (HHA) Training at Horizon Healthcare Institute is offered in Fort Myers, Florida. The program prepares students to provide personal care and support in patients’ homes, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, exercise, meals, housekeeping, and everyday activities. Training covers home health nursing skills, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and infection control, with hands-on clinical activities. The program offers day and evening classes with continuous enrollment, allowing students to begin on an ongoing basis. Admission requires applicants to be at least 17 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED certificate, and provide a Social Security Card. Applicants without a high school diploma or GED certificate must take the TABE test.

At a glance

• Next start: Continuous Enrollment
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

The Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) certification class offered by Horizon Healthcare Institute - Fort Myers (HHI) provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified in the field of electrocardiography. This course covers the fundamentals of ECG technology and the principles of electrocardiography, as well as the skills required to successfully interpret an ECG. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA