American Institute, Anthem College, Concorde Career Colleges and Cortiva Institute are some of the colleges in Florida

which offer a rewarding career as a Healthcare Support Worker.


As a healthcare service worker you will assist people in the community who require a wide range of services, skills and support. Some of the jobs require formal training and at least an associate degree with certification while others are trained on the job and do not require a formal training.

Health Care Courses

Nursing Aides Home Health Aides Occupational Therapists Assistants

Dental Assistants

Physical Therapy Assistants

Other Staff In Healthcare

Nutrition Department Activities Department Psychological Services Administration Social Services Housekeeping and Laundry Clinical Staff

Health Care Services

Nursing Aide pass a state competency exam as a certified nursing aide. Nursing aide programs can run anywhere from six weeks to six months.
Home Health Aide require a high school diploma. They usually are trained on the job.


Occupational Therapist complete an associate degree program from an accredited occupational therapy assistant college or program. Dental Assistant certified by the Dental Assisting Board by passing the licensing. Physical Therapist a two year associate degree from a physical therapist program that is accredited.

Courses Include
Take notes from instructor Participate in discussions, activities and exercises Attending all course sessions Arriving on time to classes Demonstrating your skill and receiving feedback Set aside time to review the course book each day.

Work Skills

Prioritize a list of common tasks Have proper boundaries when working in health care services Personal appearance, hygiene, nutrition, and personal stress reduction for effective job performance Importance of personal and career development.

Job Maintenance
Prioritize Time management Team work

Work Habits
Be punctual Be reliable Dress and act appropriately for your job Maintain proper hygiene and appearance Maintain a positive attitude Act with integrity

On The Job

Observation Reporting Documentation Communication Maintaining confidentiality

Representative Pay

$90,000.00 $80,000.00 $70,000.00 $60,000.00 $50,000.00 $40,000.00 $30,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 Nursing Aid Home health Aid Occupational therapy Physical Therapy Dental Therapy

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In Hospitals
Providing basic care for patients in hospitals Help patients to recover and get back to everyday activities as normally as possible Help with movement after surgery or prolonged illness or injury of patients Assistants help monitor patients and make sure they are doing the exercises safely and routinely.


Set up the room before the patient arrives They also help maintain the medical records of the patient Help with filing medical records, taking and recording vital signs of patients, and even drawing blood Maintaining a clean and safe environment for the patients Providing patients a balanced diet

At Home


Providing a clean and safe environment Preparing a health meal Assisting patient in day today activities Maintaining medical records