SWFC Allied Health students can graduate with diplomas in Medical Assistant or Medical Billing & Coding Technology, associate's degrees in Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician, or with a bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration.
Unlike other colleges, SWFC provides hands-on experience by allowing students to practice on each other in our Medical Assistant labs rather than only using simulators. This helps students overcome the anxiety that is part of learning a new skill.
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Southwest Florida College is a Senior College accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and diplomas.
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New Bachelor's Degree program in Health Care Administration! The bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration will provide students with a foundation of general management skills in health care and health care services such as: finances, public policy, communication, cultural diversity, and organizational behavior.
This interdisciplinary degree will enable the student to seek employment in an entry-level position in health care administration or a management training position.
New Port Charlotte campus is already expanding! Secure industries are a rare thing these days, but with the American population curve aging, the demand for qualified medical practitioners has never been higher.
At Southwest Florida College, our medical programs will give you the tools to remain in a rewarding career for many years to come.
SWFC Allied Health students can graduate with diplomas in Medical Assistant or Medical Billing & Coding Technology, associate's degrees in Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician, or with a bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration.
Unlike other colleges, SWFC provides hands-on experience by allowing students to practice on each other in our Medical Assistant labs rather than only using simulators. This helps students overcome the anxiety that is part of learning a new skill.
The Health Information Technology Associate degree program prepares graduates to work with applications systems and manage electronic health information databases. Health information management personnel maintain and analyze medical information about patients so it can be used in evaluation and treatment. They organize the data and prepare statistical reports used in studying and planning health care.
Health Information Technology professionals may be involved in ensuring that the design and use of information systems support patient safety. They work with nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers in a variety of settings such as hospitals, physician practices, long-term-care facilities, home healthcare agencies, insurance and managed care organizations, government agencies and vendor firms.
Looking to begin your education and work towards a new career? Simply follow the link below and learn how you can get started in our Allied Health program with little delay!
Southwest Florida College features a Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding Technology that can be completed in as little as 12 months of study.
This degree will focus on fundamental medical courses, such as anatomy and medical terminology, as well as specialized courses like ICD-9-CM coding and hospital coding.
Southwest Florida College's Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to provide you with the training necessary to prepare you for a position as a medical records coder or employment in medical insurance billing departments within hospitals, medical facilities, private insurance billing firms and other medical support service organizations.
Medical Billing & Coding Technology students are taught by certified coders, many of whom are currently working in the field. Students learn to code using traditional coding manuals as well as computer based programs and the program offers opportunity for co-op placement. Southwest Florida College features a Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding Technology that can be completed in as little as 12 months of study.
This degree will focus on fundamental medical courses, such as anatomy and medical terminology, as well as specialized courses like ICD-9-CM coding and hospital coding. Our diploma program in Medical Billing and Coding is available at both our Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte and Tampa campus locations and online for your convenience.
Looking to begin your education and work towards a new career? Simply follow the link below and learn how you can get started in our Allied Health program with little delay!
SWFC Allied Health students can graduate with diplomas in Medical Assistant or Medical Billing & Coding Technology, associate's degrees in Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician, or with a bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration.
Unlike other colleges, SWFC provides hands-on experience by allowing students to practice on each other in our Medical Assistant labs rather than only using simulators. This helps students overcome the anxiety that is part of learning a new skill.
The Surgical Technician program is designed to provide students with an academic and clinical background in the field of surgical technology.
The program prepares students for entry-level positions in a number of healthcare facilities including hospitals, medical centers, and public and private surgical centers.
This program contains a 6 -credit non-paid surgical technician externship that must be completed prior to graduation.
Looking to begin your education and work towards a new career? Simply follow the link below and learn how you can get started in our Allied Health program with little delay!
Southwest Florida College features an Associate of Science degree in Medical Assistant that can be completed within a year and a half of study.
This degree will focus on fundamental medical courses, such as anatomy and physiology, radiography, and phlebotomy, as well as clinical coursework like clinical procedures and pharmacology.
Make lasting impressions on patients!
Southwest Florida College's Medical Assistant program is designed to expose you to both the administrative and clinical aspects of the modern healthcare environment. We place emphasis on medical theory and terminology as well as teach you the practices and procedures associated with the operation of a healthcare facility.
You will also learn in our clinical laboratory classes, where you can apply the knowledge you previously studied and further your training in real-world scenarios. When you successfully complete the program, you can pursue entry-level employment as a medical assistant with private physicians, health clinics, hospitals and nursing homes.
This degree will focus on fundamental medical courses, such as anatomy and physiology, radiography, and phlebotomy, as well as clinical coursework like clinical procedures and pharmacology. Our Associate of Science degree in Medical Assistant is available at our Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte and Tampa campus locations for your convenience.
SWFC has a wide variety of specialty affiliations where you could complete your Medical Assistant externship - including general practice, pediatric, cardiac, neurology as well as full service clinics and family health centers. Many of SWFC students are hired during their externship.
Medical Assistants are supervised in person with weekly visits from the SWFC externship coordinator, unlike other programs where a student's progress is graded through a phone call.
With an ever-increasing patient community, medical assistants and service technicians are in high demand. Southwest Florida College's Associate of Science in Medical Assistant will equip you with the specialized training to make you stand out in your chosen profession.
Looking to begin your education and work towards a new career? Simply follow the link below and learn how you can get started in our Allied Health program with little delay!
SWFC Allied Health students can graduate with diplomas in Medical Assistant or Medical Billing & Coding Technology, associate's degrees in Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician, or with a bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration.
Unlike other colleges, SWFC provides hands-on experience by allowing students to practice on each other in our Medical Assistant labs rather than only using simulators. This helps students overcome the anxiety that is part of learning a new skill.
The bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration will provide students with a foundation of general management skills in health care and health care services such as: finances, public policy, communication, cultural diversity, and organizational behavior.
This interdisciplinary degree will enable the student to seek employment in an entry-level position in health care administration or a management training position.
Looking to begin your education and work towards a new career? Simply follow the link below and learn how you can get started in our Allied Health program with little delay!
Start a new future today by learning more about Southwest Florida College. Southwest Florida College is a private, accredited senior college with campuses in Tampa, Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte and in Estero.
Prepare for a career that's in high demand – learn more about what Southwest Florida College has to offer you.
Southwest Florida College is listening to employers! We have an advisory board for each one of our programs that is comprised of representatives from local leading businesses. We meet with our advisory boards on a regular basis to find out what employers expect from our graduates. Below is a list of organizations that make up the Allied Health program's advisory board.
Lee Memorial Health System
The Veterans Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Town and Country Hospital
Tampa Surgery Center
The Tampa Eye Clinic
Westchase Surgery Center
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
St. Anthony's Hospital
