Welcome to South Florida Healthcare Institute

Welcome to South Florida Healthcare Institute, a licensed vocational institution located in Boca Raton, Florida, dedicated to academic excellence in healthcare education. We are fully licensed by the Florida Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education, ensuring our programs meet established standards of quality and integrity.

We offer training in Practical Nursing (LPN), Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, and Nursing Assisting, combining rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory and supervised clinical experiences. We are proud to be affiliated with distinguished clinical partners, including Baptist Health of South Florida, Palm Beach Health Network, and MorseLife Health System, and to provide certification courses through the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.

At South Florida Healthcare Institute, we prepare graduates to enter the healthcare workforce with competence, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

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Our Mission

South Florida Healthcare Institute is committed to academic excellence in healthcare education. Our mission is to prepare knowledgeable, skilled, and ethical professionals through rigorous instruction and practical training, equipping graduates to meet the standards and demands of today’s healthcare environment.

Our Vision

South Florida Healthcare Institute is committed to academic excellence in healthcare education. Our mission is to prepare knowledgeable, skilled, and ethical professionals through rigorous instruction and practical training, equipping graduates to meet the standards and demands of today’s healthcare environment.

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License Approvals and Accreditation

South Florida Healthcare Institute is a licensed vocational school dedicated to preparing students for meaningful careers in healthcare through quality education, professional training, and compassionate service.

Institutional Licensure

South Florida Healthcare Institute is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, under School License No. 9027.

Commission for Independent Education
Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Telephone: 850-245-3200
Toll-Free: 888-224-6684
www.fldoe.org/policy/cie

Program Approvals

Nursing Assistant Program
The Nursing Assistant Program at South Florida Healthcare Institute is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing under Program No. 1652.

Practical Nursing Program
The Practical Nursing Program at South Florida Healthcare Institute is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing under Program No. 701234.

Florida Board of Nursing
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-02
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252
Telephone: 850-245-4125
www.floridasnursing.gov

Accreditation Status

South Florida Healthcare Institute is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone: 770-396-3898
Fax: 770-396-3790
www.council.org