Medvance Institute in Fort Lauderdale has multiple allied health programs, including medical assisting and radiologic and surgical technology. Broward County Community College has programs for cardiovascular technicians, radiation therapists, and dental and physical therapy assisting, among others. ATI Training Center offers medical assistant education, while Sanford Brown - Fort Lauderdale has seven allied health training programs, including massage therapy and cardiovascular technology. Nova Southeastern College of Allied Health is one of the best options in Fort Lauderdale, offering physician assistant, physical therapy, sonography and anesthesiologist assisting, to name a few.
Through 2013, health-diagnosing and -treating practitioners can expect growth of 24 percent, including increases of 38% for physician assistants, 40% for respiratory therapists, and 30% for physical and radiation therapists. Jobs for health technologists and technicians are forecast to grow by 24 percent, including 38% for respiratory therapy assistants, 35% for pharmacy technicians, and 40% for cardiovascular technologists and technicians. Occupational and physical therapy assistants and aides can expect growth of 34%; massage therapists, 16%; medical assistants, 40%; and medical transcriptionists, 32%.
Health & Medical Schools, Programs & Courses
in Fort Lauderdale
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
Keiser University Health Services Administration, Medical Assisting, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology
Sanford-Brown Institute on-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Advanced Massage Therapy, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Surgical Technology
Broward Community College | (954) 201-7400 Health Service Administration,
Health Teacher Education, Medical Technology, Nursing, Nutritional Science, Pre Medical Dental, Radiologic(Med)Tech, Therapeutic Recreation
Why Fort Lauderdale is a Great Place to Study Health & Medical
Fort Lauderdale has an unusually strong network of healthcare education providers, anchored by Nova Southeastern University's medical and dental schools and extensive allied health offerings. Fort Lauderdale is an aging city; the percentage of its population 65 and older is significantly larger than the national average. There are dozens of hospitals and hospices in the metropolitan area; allied health students will find plenty of employment options in this sprawling city.
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Health & Medical - Employers / Internship Opportunities in Fort Lauderdale
Allied health students are usually assigned clinical rotations, or internships, according to agreements their schools have with hospitals and other local healthcare facilities. In Fort Lauderdale, potential employers and sites of rotations include:
