An Ultrasound Technician, also known as Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, takes images of patient’s bodies using sound waves and presents these to doctor’s so that a diagnosis can be made.  Read more about what it takes to become an Ultrasound Technician in Florida.

• American Institute College of Health Professions

  Locations: Celebration, FL
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Diploma)
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (Diploma)

• ATI Career Training Center

  Locations: Miami, FL
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology (Associate)
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• Central Florida Institute

  Locations: Orlando, FL / Tampa (Palm Harbor), FL
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate)
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• Heritage College

  Locations: Fort Myers, FL
  • Dental Radiology (Certificate)
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• Institute of Allied Medical Professions

  Locations: Delray Beach, FL

• Keiser University

  Locations: Daytona Beach, FL / Fort Myers, FL / Ft. Lauderdale, FL / Melbourne, FL
  • Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) (Associate)
  • Associate of Science in Diagnostic Vascular Sonography (Associate)
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• Miami Dade College

  Locations: Miami, 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

• Professional Training Centers

  Locations: Miami, FL
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Diploma)

• Sanford-Brown Institute

  Locations: Fort Lauderdale, FL / Orlando, FL / Tampa, FL
  • Cardiovascular Technology (Diploma)
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate)
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• Southeastern College

  Locations: New Port Richey, FL / Tampa, FL
  • Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate)
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X-Ray technicians are responsible for taking x-ray images of different body parts to help doctors make a diagnosis.  Read more about a becoming an x-ray technician in Florida or read an interview with a recent x-ray technician student at a local Florida college.

• Anthem College

  Locations: Orlando, FL
  • 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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• Daytona College

  Locations: Ormond Beach, FL
  • Medical Assisting and X-Ray (Diploma)

• Daytona College Online

  Locations: Online
  • Medical Assisting and X-Ray (Diploma)
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• Fortis Institute

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

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

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

  Locations: Fern Park (Orlando), FL / Seminole, FL
  • X-Ray Technician (Diploma)
  • Medical Assistant with Basic X-RAY (Diploma)
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• MedVance Institute

  Locations: Miami, FL / West Palm Beach, FL
  • Medical Basic X-Ray Technician (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

• 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 with Medical Office Procedures (Diploma)
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• Anthem College

  Locations: Orlando, FL
  • Surgical Technologist (Associate)
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• City College

  Locations: Altamonte Springs, FL / Ft. Lauderdale, FL / Gainesville, FL / Hollywood, FL / Miami, FL
  • Surgical Technology (Associate)
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• Concorde Career Institute

  Locations: 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

• Fortis College

  Locations: Orange Park, FL
  • Surgical Technology (Associate)
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• Herzing College

  Locations: Orlando, FL
  • Surgical Technology (Diploma)

• Keiser University

  Locations: Port St. Lucie, FL / Tampa, FL
  • Associate of Science in Surgical Technology (Associate)
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• Lincoln Technical Institute

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

  Locations: Fort Lauderdale, FL / Miami, 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
  • Surgical Technology (Diploma)
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• Southeastern College

  Locations: Greenacres, FL / Jacksonville, FL / Miami Lakes, FL / New Port Richey, FL / St. Petersburg, FL
  • Associate of Science in Surgical Technology (Associate)
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• 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.

• ATA Career Education

  Locations: Spring Hill, FL
  • Phlebotomy (Diploma)
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• City College

  Locations: Altamonte Springs, FL / Ft. Lauderdale, FL / Gainesville, FL / Hollywood, FL / Miami, FL
  • Phlebotomist (Diploma)
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• Florida College Medical Sciences

  Locations: Pompano Beach, FL

• Fortis Institute

  Locations: Jacksonville, FL
  • ECG/Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant (Diploma)
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• J. Lauren Medical Prep

  Locations: Zephyrhills, FL

• Medical Training Classes Technical Institute

  Locations: Brooksville, FL

• Pensacola State College

  Locations: Pensacola, FL

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 or read our articles:

• Becoming a Registered Nurse in Florida
• Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Florida

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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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Medical assistants provide incredible value to the health care industry.  Their duties may include making appointments, taking patients’ vital signs, billing procedures, and sometimes explaining procedures or prescriptions to patients.

Read more about a career as a medical assistant and the training required to get started.  Or, browse the list of schools below that offer medical assistant training programs in Florida.

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