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Fort Lauderdale(954) 626-0255
West Palm Beach(561) 586-0121
Practical Career Training in South Florida

Classroom to career — faster than you think

Hands-on healthcare and animal-care training at two South Florida campuses — with programs you can finish in as little as 10 months.

Since 1993
Training Careers
4 Programs
Healthcare & Animal Care
2 Campuses
Fort Lauderdale & WPB
10 mo–2 yr
To Finish
Welcome to HCI

Real training for real careers

HCI College prepares students for employment in healthcare and technical fields through both classroom study and practical experience — working alongside seasoned professionals in real clinical settings.

Programs

Choose your path

Healthcare Programs
Diploma

Medical Assisting

As little as 10 months
Hybrid — 2 days online, 2 on campus

Sit the CCMA exam on campus; eligible for Phlebotomy & EKG.

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Diploma

Practical Nursing

16 months
On campus + clinical simulation

Graduate eligible to sit the NCLEX-PN and become an LPN.

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Associate Degree

Associate Degree in Nursing

As little as 2 years
Gen-ed online; nursing on campus & clinicals

72 credits; eligible for the NCLEX to become an RN.

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Animal Care & Service
Diploma

Veterinary Assisting

As little as 10 months
Hybrid — 2 days online, 2 on campus

Includes a 180-hour externship with a licensed veterinarian.

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Also offered

American Heart Association Courses

HCI began in 1993 delivering AHA courses for physicians, nurses, and EMS providers — and still offers them today.

HCI students practicing clinical skills
Learn by Doing

Hands-on from day one

At HCI, you don’t just read about the work — you do it. Classroom study is paired with clinical labs, simulation, and real externships supervised by working professionals.

  • Clinical skills labs and high-fidelity simulation
  • Externships in physician offices, hospitals & vet clinics
  • 24/7 access to live online tutors
  • Materials, textbooks, a tablet & uniforms — included
Inside Our Labs

Where the learning happens

Nursing simulation lab
Nursing simulation labs
Medical assisting skills
Medical assisting skills
Veterinary assisting training
Veterinary assisting
Why HCI

Built around your success

Finish Faster

Career-focused programs you can complete in as little as 10 months.

Day & Evening Classes

Flexible schedules and hybrid options that fit real life.

Included at No Extra Cost

Textbooks, a tablet, required materials, and uniforms — provided.

24/7 Live Tutors

On-demand tutoring plus TEAS exam prep for nursing applicants.

Two Campuses

Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, close to South Florida employers.

Career Placement

Ongoing placement assistance to help graduates land their first role.

Accredited & Licensed

Credentials you can trust

HCI College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. The Associate Degree in Nursing program holds initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) at each campus.

Nursing graduates are eligible to sit the NCLEX (RN) or NCLEX-PN (LPN); medical assisting graduates sit the CCMA exam on campus.

ACCSC AccreditedACEN (ADN)Florida CIE LicensedNCLEX EligibleFederal Student Aid

Join South Florida’s next healthcare professionals

Since 1993, HCI has helped students turn ambition into a career that serves their community. Your future in healthcare or animal care can start now.

Our Campuses

Two locations across South Florida

Fort Lauderdale

1201 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 626-0255

West Palm Beach

1764 North Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 586-0121

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