Careers in Healthcare
Explore new career paths. Your new career starts here!
We offer free and low-cost job training opportunities at several locations throughout Palm Beach County.
Learn about Careers in Healthcare
Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technology Program
Program Length: 465 hours (6 months)
Course Content: Basic Healthcare Worker, EKG Aide, and EKG Technician
Program Description: This program is designed to prepare you for employment as an electrocardiograph aide or as an electrocardiograph technician. As an EKG, you will perform diagnostic tests and aid doctors in treating and identifying cardiovascular problems in patients.
Learn more about being an EKG Technician
Home Health Aide (HHA) Program
Program Length: 165 hours (3 months)
Course Content: The two main course classes are Basic Healthcare Worker and Home Health Aide. The courses cover training such as basic infection control, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)--heart saver level, vital signs, home-care skills, and client care.
Program Description: This program is designed to prepare you for employment as a home attendant or a home health aide (HHA). As a Home Health Aide, you will be able to help the disabled and those with illness perform activities of daily living. Our program integrates medical theory with skills-based, practical training. Upon completion of our program, you will be ready to work as a Home Health Aide and/or start the path to a nursing career.
Learn more about being a Home Health Aide
Phlebotomy
Program Length: 165 hours (3 months)
Course Content: Basic Healthcare Worker and Phlebotomist
Program Description: This program prepares you for employment as a phlebotomist. As a phlebotomist, you will collect and process blood samples from patients for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donations, or research.
Learn More About a Career in Phlebotomy
Healthcare Program Locations
Call the school for information and registration.
Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center
West Palm Beach FL
(561) 616-7800
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Phlebotomy Technician
- EKG Technician
Delray Full Service Adult Education Center
Delray Beach, FL
(561) 266-1201
- CNA Exam Prep
- EKG Technician
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Phlebotomy Technician
Forest Hill Community High School
West Palm Beach, FL
(561) 540-2417
- Home Health Aide (Spanish)
- Phlebotomy (Spanish)
West Technical Education Center
Belle Glade, FL
(561) 829-4615
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Phlebotomy Technician