Patient Care Technician

Upon completion of this program, graduates will possess the skill and hands on experience to become entry level Patient Care Technicians, utilizing patients care skills in a variety of healthcare settings. The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the health care industry; planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

This program is designed to prepare students in all of the relevant aspects of patient care including personal care, physical comfort, diagnostic testing specifically electrocardiography, phlebotomy, home health care needs, providing post-operative care, geriatric care and other critical functions. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work at the entry level in hospitals, home health agencies, clinic, laboratories and other healthcare settings. The program also contains the Nursing Assistant /HHA curriculum which will qualify the students to sit for the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam upon completion of the program.

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be awarded a diploma.

Specialized training. South Florida Institute of Technology's philosophy is to provide a viable alternative to traditional college education by eliminating some of the general education courses and concentrating on specialized subjects.

One class at a time. Our school has developed flexible class schedules that meet students' busy schedules. Besides, most of our programs are taught one class at a time in order to let students really focus on learning the material.

Trial enrollment period. A person who enrolls in the school will be offered the opportunity to attend any program of choice for a short period of time (maximum of three weeks) without incurring a financial obligation beyond the application fee.

Programs are open to young and mature individuals who have the sincere desire of self-improvement and training for a career opportunity. There are no pre-requisites for previous experience or training.

The student must have a High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED). Students who do not have a High School Diploma or who have not passed the GED Test, but are beyond the compulsory age of education in the State of Florida, and who have demonstrated that they possess Ability to Benefit (ATB) from the training offered must pass the ATB exam with a minimum score of 13/50 for the Scholastic Level IV entrance exam.

Graduation requires completion of all prescribed course work, a minimum overall GPA of 2.0, and fulfillment of all obligations to the school.

Morning Session: 8:30am to 12:30pm (Monday through Friday).

South Florida Institute of Technology offers classes on a year-round basis. The school observes New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Christmas holidays (approximately the last two weeks of December).

This program requires 60 clock hours of outside work. There are no part time students.

No future start dates are published; contact admissions for the next class start.

Program cost. Tuition $10,300; registration fee $150.00 (non-refundable); total tuition and registration fee $10,450; books and supplies $468 (purchased by the student); total program cost $10,918.

Payment schedule. Patient Care Technician students who pay the full cost of tuition pay the $150.00 registration fee plus a first month of $858.37 on or before the start of the program and eleven consecutive monthly payments of $858.33.

Tuition charging. Tuition is charged by term. Readmitted students are charged tuition and fees according to the rates at the time of readmission.

Federal financial aid. South Florida Institute of Technology offers Financial Aid Assistance for those who qualify, supported by the U.S. Department of Education: Federal Pell Grant (awards can range up to $8,628.00 per academic year), Federal SEOG, Federal Work-Study and Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized, 6.53% for loans first disbursed July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Complete the FAFSA using federal school code 036614.

Institutional payment plans. We even have our own payment institutional plans without any type of interest.

Veterans. Eligible persons may receive benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill (Ch. 30), Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31), VEAP (Ch. 32), Post-9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33), DEA (Ch. 35), Selected Reserve (Ch. 1606) and REAP (Ch. 1607). Post-9/11 and VR&E students will not be charged or penalized due to a delay in VA tuition and fee payments.

Net price calculator. SFIT publishes a net price calculator at https://www.sf-institute.com/themes/sf/netprice/npcalc.htm.

Occupations. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work at the entry level in hospitals, home health agencies, clinic, laboratories and other healthcare settings.

Related occupations (SOC codes linked on the program page). Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (SOC 31-1012)

Outcomes, Miami (Main Campus). 2025 ACCSC Annual Report, cohort beginning-end 12/22 to 11/23: 85% completion (440 of 520); 71% placement (269 of 378). Reported 07/2025.

Upon successful completion of the program, the school will assist each graduate with job placement. However, the school does not guarantee employment.

South Florida Institute of Technology's students come from everywhere. Some are changing their careers, or just arrived from foreign countries; others have just finished high school, and many of them just want to get more skills for the careers they just have.

South Florida Institute of Technology's goal is to support the student's challenges and needs. We provide the education, training, and supportive services that our students require to stay in school and succeed.