The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (HCP) Course is an instructor-led course that teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support. This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. BLS for Healthcare Providers teaches skills using the American Heart Association’s proven Practice-While-Watching technique, which allows instructors to observe students, provide feedback and guide students’ acquisition of skills.

Enter into the world of healthcare today by performing functions related to the physician's clinical responsibilities in the outpatient/private medical office.  Learn and perform methods of preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, specimen collection including blood collection (phlebotomy), running live electrocardiographs (EKGs) and recognizing heart rhythms.  Gain hands on experience with critical procedures and concepts in phlebotomy, EKG, pharmacology, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. You will also complete an introduction to medical terminology, healthcare etiquette and healthcare customer service to stand apart from others in a competitive job market. 

The Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education is a well-respected vocational school that offers an exceptional Patient Care Technician Certification program. Designed for students passionate about healthcare, the program provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers important theories, practices, and techniques necessary for success in patient care. The school takes great care in planning the curriculum, balancing lectures, seminars, and practical sessions to ensure students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Additionally, the school provides access to state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation labs that replicate a real hospital setting. What sets this institution apart is its emphasis on experiential learning, with students participating in internships and clinical experiences at various medical facilities. The instructors are experienced professionals who bring their expertise to enrich classroom learning. Graduates of this program hold a highly regarded certification in the healthcare industry, giving them a competitive advantage in the job market. Overall, this program prepares students for the complexities of the healthcare industry and highlights the crucial role of Patient Care Technicians in patient treatment.

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic care services for a patient (acute care setting) or resident (long-term care setting) or an individual in a home health setting. It prepares the student to function in the role of nursing assistant under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).  The course includes 84 hours of lecture and skills training with the option to attend 40 hours of clinical experience in a hospital or nursing home ($200 separate fee).  Completers of the CNA program will be able to challenge the CNA licensing exam in the state of Florida and immediately work as a Patient Care Attendant and/or Home Health Aide in any Medicare approved center.