Altierus Career College

Tampa, FL

• Associate Degree Programs

  • Nursing (Associate)

    As a registered nurse, you’ll have the chance to make patients feel at ease and improve the quality of their health. Every day brings new challenges with the opportunity to learn and grow as a professional.
    
    This program focuses on theories and concepts of nursing while developing professional skills, including situational leadership and management principles. As a graduate of this nursing program, you’ll be able to deliver culturally proficient care while meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of clients.

  • Surgical Technology (Associate)

    As a surgical technologist, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in the operating room. You’ll play a vital role in providing quality patient care before, during, and after surgery as a critical member of the surgical team.
    
    During the clinical portion of the program, you’ll complete a minimum of 120 cases of various surgical specialties in the first and second scrub roles while supervised by a clinical instructor. This program is designed to prepare you to work as a competent, entry-level surgical technologists with the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) skills.
    

• Diploma

  • Computer Information Technology (Diploma)

    This 12-month diploma program is flexibly structured to give you control over your schedule. Comprised of one day per week of campus based training and additional online coursework per class, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to perform computer systems administration and maintenance according to industry-specific practices and standards. Hands-on training occurs through virtual and in-person labs designed to give you job-ready training. The curriculum also includes employer-desired certification preparation and exam to earn the CompTIA A+ certification.
    
    As a successful graduate, you will demonstrate system support skills focused on installing, administering and troubleshooting popular hardware and software. You'll gain an understanding of the issues that impact IT administration, including professional, ethical, legal, security and social concerns.
    

  • Dental Assistant (Diploma)

    As a dental assistant, you’ll have the chance to put patients at ease and bring out their confidence by giving them a healthy smile. You’ll be responsible for essential tasks such as patient care, taking X-rays, recordkeeping, and scheduling appointments.
    
    This program covers preventive dentistry, nutrition, dental health, restorative dentistry, dental sciences, dental radiography, and dental specialties such as endodontics, periodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. As a student, you will prepare for relevant credentialing where applicable.
    

  • Electrical Technician (Diploma)

    As an electrical construction technician, you’ll install, maintain, and repair electrical systems which power modern devices that make people’s lives easier and more convenient.
    
    If you’d like to expand your skills after completing this program, you can train to work as an industrial electrical technician for an additional 3 months. Click here to learn more about our Industrial Electrical Technician program.

  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Diploma)

    As an HVAC refrigeration technician, you’ll have the chance to maintain commercial and industrial refrigeration systems which people rely on in their everyday lives.
    
    For an additional 3 months of coursework, you can train to become an HVAC technician through our HVAC program.
    
    This program is HVAC Excellence accredited by the Esco Group, which is an independent third-party which ensures program prepares students with the skills to meet HVACR industry standards.
    

  • Medical Assistant (Diploma)

    As a medical assistant, you’ll have the chance to make patients feel at ease. Be an integral part of a medical team as you perform administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.
    
    This program covers the structure and function of major body systems along with medical terminology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, computer skills, administrative processes, bookkeeping and accounting practices, and the processing of medical insurance forms and claims.
    

  • Medical Billing and Coding (Diploma)

    As a medical billing and coding specialist, you’ll keep the business aspects of a healthcare facility running smoothly. Your ability to properly bill and code medical procedures will help healthcare facilities positively serve their patients.
    
    Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be able to proficiently identify components and use correct medical terminology of body systems, utilize proper ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS coding, and determine the correct application of health insurance forms and documents.
    

  • Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)

    As a pharmacy technician, you could play an essential role in improving the quality of people's lives. Partner with pharmacists to process and fill prescriptions, manage pharmaceutical inventory accurately, and process insurance claims.
    
    This program is built to the guidelines of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). It’s designed to prepare you to play a major role in pharmacy operations. You’ll gain knowledge in pharmacy calculations, drug distribution systems, and preparation of sterile dosage forms.