About Florida Career Colleges

Florida Career College has been specializing in career training since 1982. All our programs are specially designed with employers' requirements in mind. We train individuals who want to succeed in the fields of Nursing, Allied Health, Cosmetology, Information Technology, Business and Wellness (Clinical Skin Care and Massage Therapy).

Flexible Programs & Times

Depending upon scheduling and availability, students may often change from one program to another, or from day to evening, with minimal interruption.

Individual Tutoring

We will gladly go over any material that you may not fully understand on a one-on-one basis at no additional cost.

Financial Aid Available to those who Qualify

The Financial Services Office is dedicated to helping students find effective ways to finance their education. Your Financial Aid representative will explain your many options relative to grants, loans and scholarships.

Up-to-Date Programs

Florida Career College continually develops programs and courses according to actual industry needs.

Comprehensive Courses

We provide a wide range of courses for different skill levels.

I-20 Student Visa

Florida Career College is authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to issue the I-20 Form.

Graduate Employment Assistance

We place great emphasis on assisting graduates with starting meaningful careers.

Miami Campus

The Miami campus of Florida Career College offers modern, comfortable classrooms, computer labs with PC and Mac computers, Medical Labs, bookstore and a resource center. The resource center provides students and faculty with reference materials, including books, videos and periodicals to supplement textbooks and lectures. Also, each campus houses school offices for student services, financial services, and career center.

The Miami campus is located at 1321 SW 107 Avenue, Suite 201B, Miami, Florida. The 28,000-square-foot facility is conveniently located across the street from Florida International University (F.I.U.) South Campus.

Diploma - Computer Network Technician

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This program takes a "hands-on" approach in teaching students how to become successful computer network technicians. Students will begin by learning basic computer fundamentals, as well as computer repair and maintenance. Courses then progress to more advanced studies, including administering, troubleshooting and supporting network systems. Students are also asked to apply their skills to installation, design and implementation in real world simulated environments. Graduates are trained to work in a wide variety of industries that range from small businesses to large corporations.

Computer Network Technician
Diploma Program
15 Months/61 Credits

Computer Network Technicians install, configure and troubleshoot local area and wide area networks. Their responsibilities encompass connecting the entire system of workstations, printers and modems to the Internet, email and other application servers via fiber optic and other types of cable. These technicians must keep their knowledge current with regard to the advances being made in convergence, bandwidth, speed of data transmission and operating systems.

Are You Ready to...

• Analyze test data and recommend hardware/software for purchase
• Identify areas needing upgraded equipment … modems, fiber optic cables, telephone wires
• Evaluate hardware and software efficiency, reliability and compatibility
• Use technical manuals to determine the equipment to meet established requirements
• Monitor system performance
• Conduct surveys to determine user needs
• Develop procedures for installation, use and problem solving

It Helps To Be...

• Someone who is comfortable with technical equipment
• A communicator and problem solver who loves to use clues to solve a good mystery
• Someone who understands the importance of a business's IT network in its day-to-day operation

Florida Career College Career Track

The Diploma program in Computer Network Technician can lead directly to the Associate's Degree program as a Computer Network Engineer. This can, in turn, lead to the FCC Bachelor's Degree programs in Management Information Systems, Accounting, or Business Administration.

Diploma - Computer Repair Technician

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This nine-month program includes the servicing of computer and peripheral equipment. Students practice techniques necessary for the assembling of computers, analyzing and repairing malfunctions, and they gain "hands-on" experience with modern equipment.

Computer Repair Technician
Diploma Program
9 Months/37 Credits

Students are taught the skills necessary to enter the field of computer repair and maintenance. A technician's responsibilities may also include building or configuring new hardware, installing and updating software packages, and creating and maintaining computer networks. Students will use modern equipment and lab facilities to gain "hands-on" experience necessary for today's competitive job market.

Are You Ready to...

• Use diagnostic equipment to analyze and fix computer malfunctions
• Answer questions for people just learning how to use a computer
• Fixing network equipment for a large business
• Replace computer subsystems, such as hard drives or network cards
• Maintain and repair computers, scanners, printers, monitors, and other computer equipment
• Read technical manuals and explain complex procedures and systems to customers or co-workers

It Helps To Be...

• Someone who is comfortable with technical equipment
• A communicator and problem solver who loves to use clues to solve a good mystery
• Someone who understands the importance of a business's IT network in its day-to-day operation

Florida Career College Career Track

The Diploma program in Computer Repair Technician can lead directly to the Associate's Degree program as a Computer Network Engineer. This can, in turn, lead to the FCC Bachelor's Degree programs in Management Information Systems, Accounting, or Business Administration.

Associate's - Computer Network Engineer

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The fast paced business world depends on efficiency. Networking specialists connect business computers together to make efficient systems. You will be trained to repair computers, troubleshoot networks, analyze, design, and implement upgrades on popular network operating systems.

Computer Network Engineer
Associate's Degree Program
24 Months/94 Credits

Today's fast paced business world depends on efficiency. The Computer Network Engineer program is designed to provide students with the skills required to design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks.

Are You Ready to...

• Design, install, configure and maintain enterprise wide networks
• Develop skills in critical thinking, logic and communication
• Create local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs)
• Analyze test data and recommend hardware/software for purchase
• Identify areas needing upgraded equipment … modems, fiber optic cables, telephone wires
• Evaluate hardware and software efficiency, reliability and compatibility
• Conduct surveys to determine user needs

It Helps To Be...

• Someone who is comfortable with technical equipment
• A communicator and problem solver who loves to use clues to solve a good mystery
• Someone who understands the importance of a business's IT network in its day-to-day operation

Bachelor's - Health Information Management

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This program will train students for successful careers in health information management. Students will be taught the necessary health care and managerial skills that are needed, as well as the fundamental principles of this field. Our courses focus not only on medical assisting and administration skills, but on teaching students how to make important health administration decisions correctly. The skills taught in this program are an invaluable asset to hospitals, health care agencies, and any other area of medicine that requires health information management.

Health Information Management
Bachelor's Degree Program
45 Months/180 Credits

This Bachelor's Degree program will prepare students for managerial careers in the fast growing information sector of the health care field. The course of study provides them knowledge of medial assisting, billing and coding, and administration. This very hands-on, in-depth program also covers legal aspects, human resources, pharmacology, front and back office procedures and much more.

Program Objectives

Upon completion, the graduate will possess knowledge in:

• Basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, human diseases, pharmacology
• Basic medical coding and billing skills
• Medical documentation
• Assigning and sequencing diagnostic and procedural codes using universally recognized coding systems
• Accounting and small business operations
• Advanced practical applications and billing and reimbursement strategies
• Medical office management
• Human Resources management
• Basic Statistics, Social Psychology and Economics
• Legal, Compliance, Utilization and Risk management

Are You Ready To...

• Update and file patients' medical records
• Make administrative decisions
• Research medical coding
• Prepare patient bills
• Work with insurance companies
• Manage doctors' offices
• Hire and fire employees
• Work with health care information systems

Bachelor's - Management Information Systems

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This degree program teaches the core management and information systems courses necessary to lead successful careers in both areas. Combined with required general education courses and advanced technical courses, including computer forensics and database management systems, students are exposed to those elements needed to positively impact their chosen careers, which may include network administrator, technology coordinator, system analyst, or technology security specialist.

Management Information Systems
Bachelor's Degree Program
45 Months/180 Credits

Everyone who works in business uses information systems. Supermarkets use computer databases to keep track of which products sell best and music companies use databases to sell CDs over the Internet. The government uses computers to track payrolls, spending, defense data and much more. If you enroll in our Management Information Systems (MIS) program, you will be trained to put technology to work for business, government and other organizations. You will also study computer networks, security and much more. Out in the field, you will also help people learn to use computers.

What MIS Grads Do...

• Map the flow of work and data
• Learn how to manage projects
• Build databases for business, organizations, etc
• Develop and debug computer programs
• Understand ethical and social issues related to computers

It Helps To Be...

• A flexible and adaptable problem solver
• Ready and willing to learn about working with systems and people
• Someone who enjoys explaining things to others

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Contact Florida Career College - Miami.