Health Science
6 Programs Available
Nurture a new career in healthcare!
If caring for others is a passion of yours, look no further than McFatter Technical College Health Science programs. We offer a variety of programs in the healthcare field to help nurture your new career path, including practical nurse, dental laboratory technician, pharmacy technician, medical assistant, and more. See full list of programs offered below. Join the high-demand field of healthcare today.
Dental Laboratory Technology
Program Length: 2040 hours/approx. 18 months (full-time)
Upon completion of this program, the student will be knowledgeable in oral anatomy, complete denture prosthodontics, removable partial restorations, orthodontics/perdodontics, fixed restorations (crowns and bridges) and ceramics.
Electrocardiograph Technology
Program Length: 465 hours/approx. 4 months (full-time)
Students will be taught how to perform a 12-lead EKG, properly maintain diagnostic equipment, recognize normal and abnormal sinus rhythms and monitor patients for cardiovascular disorders. An overview of anatomy and physiology, with emphasis on cardiac and vascular systems is taught along with medical terminology, basic patient care techniques, medical instrumentation, cardiac monitoring and testing and cardiac wellness and rehabilitation.
Massage Therapy
Program Length: 750 hours/7 months (full-time)
The Massage Therapy program is designed to prepare students for employment as licensed massage therapists in a variety of health care and wellness settings, such as spas, resorts, sports clinics, corporate offices, and/or medical offices.
Medical Assisting
Program Length: 1300 hours/approx. 12 months (full-time)
This multi-skilled health professional is trained in clerical and medical office procedures, phlebotomy, EKG, X-Ray, basic patient care techniques and laboratory procedures. They are involved in direct patient care and assist the physician or other health professional during examinations.
Patient Care Assistant
Program Length: 290 hours (Broward Estates Campus Only)
Patient Care Assistants (PCA) aid individuals with their healthcare needs and provide bedside care under the supervision of a nurse. Patient care and comfort are the main concerns of a PCA, which means that they often have more direct contact with patients than any other member of a healthcare team. Students receive training in communication and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety/emergency procedures, promoting residents. independence, and respecting patient rights. The PCA works in the hospital setting as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of the nurse. Duties include taking vital signs and assisting patients with basic tasks.
Pharmacy Technician – ATD
Program Length: 1050 hours/approx. 10 months (full-time)
Pharmacy Technicians generally work under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist and perform tasks related to receiving, dispensing, distribution, control, maintenance, compounding, manufacturing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products.
Phlebotomy
Program Length: 165 hours/approximately 15 weeks –
(Broward Estates Campus Only)
You will be taught skills that include, but are not limited to; performance of safe and efficient work practices in obtaining adequate and correct blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be performed, preparing blood smears, labeling specimens accurately, observing safety policies and procedures, emergency procedures including CPR, medical terminology, delivering a variety of clinical specimens to the lab, sorting and recording specimens, centrifuging specimens and preparing collection trays for specimen procurement.
Practical Nursing
Program Length: 1350 hours/approx. 12 months (full-time)
The Practical Nursing program prepares a person to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in hospitals and extended care facilities. Students are introduced to the clinical area early in the program. Theory and clinical procedures are integrated to reinforce learning. A certificate is issued at the successful completion of the program in accordance with State guidelines. Graduates are entitled to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. The Florida State Board of Nursing will issue a license to those who pass the examination.
Industry Certification & State Credential Exams
Industry certifications make you more employable. You will be prepared to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in your field of study.
College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Credit
Upon completion of the program and meeting eligibility requirements, including the attainment of an aligned industry credential, students may be awarded credits toward an Associate Degree by Broward College or the Florida College System. Students must enroll in Broward College within 2 years of completing their program at McFatter Technical College. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of additional industry credentials.