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Southern Technical College

Fort Myers, FL

3 Programs

Available Programs

  • Electrical Technology - Diploma
    Building & Construction

    Are you looking to learn how to safely work with electrical wiring and circuits to become an Electronic Technician? If so, consider career training in Southern Technical College’s Electrical Technology Diploma program. This program is designed to train students for entry-level employment as electrical technicians. The program provides a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the application of relevant technology systems. Finish in as fast as 10 months.


  • Surgical Technician - Associate of Applied Science
    Healthcare & Medical

    Do you have what it takes to work in a pressure-filled environment that requires close attention to even the smallest details? Take the first step with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Southern Technical College’s Surgical Technician program. This program is designed to prepare students to work as a surgical technician in a lifesaving team in a fast-paced, challenging setting, in several healthcare facilities including hospitals, medical centers and public or private surgical centers. Finish in as fast as 24 months, and be ready to take the certification exam in surgical technology given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

    Program overview:

    • 2-year Associate of Applied Science Degree
    • A set of required materials and textbooks are provided at no additional cost
    • Hands-on learning
    • Two 250-hour externships

  • Medical Assistant - Diploma
    Healthcare & Medical

    The Medical Assisting diploma program is designed to prepare students for positions as entry-level medical assistants in a physician’s office, or other medical facilities. This program focuses on providing instruction, through a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences, in the skills necessary to assist physicians in both the administrative and clinical duties of a medical facility. The program requires a minimum of 51 credit hours to be completed in approximately 10 months.

Accreditation

Southern Technical College is licensed by the state of Florida and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Disclosure

Southern Technical College – Port Charlotte, and Tampa campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Bachelor’s degrees, Associate’s degrees, and diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. ACICS may be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241. The telephone number is (202) 336-6780.

Southern Technical College – Orlando, Auburndale, Brandon, and Sanford campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) to award Associate’s degrees and diplomas. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACCSC may be contacted at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. The telephone number is (703)-247-4212.