X-Ray technicians are responsible for taking x-ray images of different body parts to help doctors make a diagnosis.  Read more about a career in x-ray imaging or read an interview with a recent x-ray technician student at a local Florida college.

• Anthem College Online

  Locations: Online
  • X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope) (Associate)
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• Central Florida Institute

  Locations: Orlando, FL / Tampa (Palm Harbor), FL
  • Medical Assistant with Basic X-ray (Diploma)
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• Fortis Institute

  Locations: Jacksonville, FL
  • Medical X-Ray Technician (Diploma)
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• Heritage Institute

  Locations: Fort Myers, FL / Jacksonville, FL
  • X-Ray Medical Technician (Diploma)
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• High-Tech Institute

  Locations: Orlando, FL
  • Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (Diploma)
  • X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope) (Diploma)
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• Orlando Academy School of Health Professions

  Locations: Orlando, FL
  • Limited X-Ray Technician (Diploma)

• Orlando Academy School of Health Professions - Online

  Locations: Online
  • Limited X-Ray Technician (Diploma)

• Orlando Tech

  Locations: Orlando, FL

• Palm Beach State College

  Locations: Belle Glade, FL / Boca Raton, FL / Lake Worth, FL / Palm Beach Gardens, FL

• Remington College

  Locations: Tampa, FL
  • Medical Assisting with X-Ray Tech (Limited Scope) and EKG (Associate)
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• Ultimate Medical Academy

  Locations: Tampa, FL
  • Basic X-Ray Technician (Certificate)
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Learn more about a career in surgical technology or read an interview with a surgical tech student currently attending Southwest Florida College in Port Charlotte.  This student discusses the pros and cons of the program.

• Anthem College

  Locations: Orlando, FL
  • Surgical Technologist (Diploma)
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• Anthem College Online

  Locations: Online
  • Surgical Technologist (Associate)
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• Central Florida Institute

  Locations: Orlando, FL / Tampa (Palm Harbor), FL
  • Surgical Technology (Associate)
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• Concorde Career Institute

  Locations: Jacksonville, FL / Miramar, FL / Orlando, FL / Tampa, FL
  • Surgical Technologist (Diploma)
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• Everest Institute

  Locations: Hileah, FL / Kendall, FL
  • Surgical Technologist (Diploma)
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• Everest University

  Locations: Brandon, FL
  • Surgical Technologist (Associate)
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• Florida Coast Career Tech

  Locations: Jacksonville (Downtown), FL / Jacksonville (Kent), FL / Jacksonville (North), FL / Jacksonville (South), FL

• Herzing College

  Locations: Orlando, FL
  • Surgical Technology (Diploma)
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• Keiser Career College

  Locations: Greenacres, FL / Miami Lakes, FL / St. Petersburg, FL
  • Surgical Technology (Associate)
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• Keiser University

  Locations: Port St. Lucie, FL
  • Surgical Technology (Associate)
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• Lincoln Technical Institute

  Locations: Fern Park (Orlando), FL / St. Petersburg, FL
  • Surgical Technician (Diploma)
  • Surgical Technician (Associate)
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• MedVance Institute

  Locations: Fort Lauderdale, FL / Miami, FL / Stuart, FL / West Palm Beach, FL
  • Surgical Technology (Diploma)
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• Orlando Tech

  Locations: Orlando, FL

• Palm Beach State College

  Locations: Belle Glade, FL / Boca Raton, FL / Lake Worth, FL / Palm Beach Gardens, FL

• Pensacola State College

  Locations: Pensacola, FL

• Pinellas Technical Education Center

  Locations: St. Petersburg, FL

• Sanford-Brown Institute

  Locations: Fort Lauderdale, FL / Jacksonville, FL / Tampa, FL
  • Surgical Technology (Diploma)

• Southwest Florida College

  Locations: Ft.Myers, FL / Port Charlotte, FL / Tampa, FL
  • Surgical Technician (Associate)
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• Virginia College

  Locations: Jacksonville, FL / Pensacola, FL
  • Surgical Technologist (Diploma)
  • Surgical Technology (Associate)
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A phlebotomist is an individual trained to draw blood, either for laboratory tests or for blood donations.  If you’re considering a career in phlebotomy, you’ll find that Florida has several schools that offer phlebotomy programs and you’ll find them listed below.

Read more about getting started with a career in phlebotomy.

• City College

  Locations: Gainesville, FL
  • Phlebotomist (Diploma)
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• Medical Training Classes Technical Institute

  Locations: Brooksville, FL

• Pensacola State College

  Locations: Pensacola, FL

• Ultimate Medical Academy

  Locations: Clearwater, FL / Tampa, FL
  • Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate)
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HVAC stands for “heating, ventilation and air conditioning.”  Learn more about what’s involved in an HVAC career.

Cosmetology Career Information

• Hair Stylist Q&A – Read an interview with a real-life hair stylist, Lorraine, who works both in Jamaica and Florida.
• Running your own Salon – Learn tips and techniques for running a successful nail, hair or skin care salon.
• Cosmetology Overview – Read an overview of the career opportunities available in the cosmetology field.

Here is a list of cosmetology schools in Florida that offer a variety of programs in such topics as nail care, skin care, hair styling and salon management.

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Here is a list of Florida real estate schools. We’ve also gathered some information on real estate careers. Click on a school to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the schools and their programs.

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Are you considering a career as a nurse? Florida has several schools that offer nursing programs and you’ll find them listed below.

For more information on what it’s like to be a nurse, read an interview with nurse Elizabeth Martens, who has been practicing for two years.

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Here is a list of Florida truck driving schools which will teach you the skills necessary to be a truck driver and prepare you in obtaining your commercial driver’s license or CDL.   To learn more about a career in truck driving, read information about a career in trucking, an article that details the training required to become a truck driver or an interview with a Miami truck driver.

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Here is a list of medical billing and coding schools in Florida. There is detailed information about this career at the bottom of the page.

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