Our Fort Lauderdale campus is proud to announce that its Associate Degree in Nursing program has been granted initial accreditation from ACEN.
Health Career Institute’s Paramedic program is accredited by the ACCSC and the CoAEMSP.
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Emergency Medical Technicians, or EMTs, work on ambulances for hospitals and private emergency services. EMTs are first responders for emergencies. The job is fast paced and varies from day to day.
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Becoming a Paramedic in West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale can be done in as little as 12 months. The Paramedic training program at HCI, available at both of our campuses, means that you can become trained as a Paramedic and begin your career within a year.
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Emergency Medical Technicians work in ambulances to provide prehospital care to patients in the field. Before you can get a job as an EMT, you have to complete the required training and pass the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) exam.
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As technology progresses, the techniques used in Emergency Medical Services advance along with it. Drones are being used to rescue patients from accidents or bring vital supplies to remote areas.
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We take for granted that we can dial 9-1-1 and reach an emergency dispatch. People from 50 years ago did not have that luxury.
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Next-generation 9-1-1 systems are here, at least for Florida Manatee County residents. According to Manatee County Emergency Communications Center Chief Jacob A.
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When people call in for emergencies, they are not always able to tell the 911 operator their location.
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Fire and EMS teams have to always be “on” during their shifts. Their job is not a typical job where they clock out after eight hours and call it a day.
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First responders need to know what health conditions a patient might have before they choose the right method for caring for the patient.
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