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Sunshine Health Works Scholarship

In partnership with Sunshine Health, the HCC Foundation is offering the Sunshine Health Works Scholarship to assist individuals seeking to work in the healthcare field. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide educational opportunities in entry-level medical disciplines that result in nationally accredited certifications and job placement assistance.

Applicant must be a Florida resident, 18 years or older, have a high school diploma or GED, have the ability to cover 10% of the current tuition rate for the selected course, attest interest to work in the healthcare field, and attest the need of financial support to cover remaining tuition for the approved course. Also, a background check is required for clinical rotation.

For New Students:

The Sunshine Health Works Scholarship offers up to 90% of tuition costs for eligible students pursuing certification in one of the following allied health fields:

• Clinical Medical Assistant
• Patient Care Technician
• EKG Technician

The Sunshine Health Works Scholarship Program covers 90% of the cost associated with the approved courses below. Therefore, the student must pay 10% of tuition. Funds from the program must be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, examination, books, and materials.

For Existing Students:

If you have successfully completed all portions of one of the following classes with Hillsborough Community College’s Institute for Corporate & Continuing Education within the past 6 months, you may be eligible for the Sunshine Health Works Scholarship, which provides related industry exam vouchers to students wanting to work in the healthcare field. 

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• EKG Technician
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Patient Care Technician
• Clinical Medical Assistant

Available exam vouchers include retest exam vouchers of your included industry certification exam as well as additional certifications related to the knowledge you gained through your successful completion. 

Please only complete the application if you successfully completed your class and meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Click HERE – Steps to Apply 

PROGRAM MUST START AND BE COMPLETED IN 2025.

Steps To Apply:

Courses fill up quickly, so don’t delay.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 

Master skills of a medical assistant by learning methods of preparing patients for examination and treatment, running electrocardiographs (EKGs), and performing routine laboratory procedures including phlebotomy (blood draw). Gain hands-on experience with critical procedures and concepts in collecting patient history and vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, pharmacology, medical records, professional workplace behavior, ethics, and the legal aspects of healthcare. You will also complete an introduction to medical terminology, healthcare etiquette, and healthcare customer service to stand apart from others in a competitive job market.

Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to take the CMA, Phlebotomy, and EKG technician exams through National Healthcare Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and EKG/Telemetry Technician certification exams through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) receiving up to three certifications!

Total Hours: 220 (100 optional clinical hours)
Course Link: Click Here

Patient Care Technician  

A patient care technician course is a comprehensive program that prepares individuals for a career in health care. This course provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to assist medical professionals in providing quality care to patients. From learning about vital signs and medical procedures to understanding patient communication and infection control. This course covers a wide range of topics.

Upon completion of the 256-hour Patient Care Technician Program, students will meet the requirements to take the PCT, Phlebotomy, and EKG technician certification exams through the National Healthcareer Association and be prepared to challenge the CNA licensing exam.  You will receive a certificate of successful completion for each program section (EKG, Phlebotomy, PCT/CNA). You could end up receiving FOUR certifications! (Additional Phlebotomy, EKG, CNA exam, study guide, and practice test fees paid separately.)

Total Hours: 256
Course Link: Click Here

EKG Technician 

This course provides training for administering and reading EKGs.  The course includes anatomy and physiology and disease processes that affect the heart, medications, Holter monitoring, 12-lead EKG, analyzing EKG readings, and much more.  A two-year BLS Healthcare Provider Certification is included in this course.

Total Hours: 44
Course Link: Click Here

Available Certifications for Existing Students

Students may be eligible for the exam voucher(s) listed next to their completed course if they passed all portions of their course. Only one test voucher per student, per eligible exam type. Retake vouchers are only available to students who have attempted their included exam and provided results to HCC|ICCE staff. 

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA): Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA – retest), EKG Technician (CET), Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
• Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A): Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A – retest), EKG Technician (CET), Phlebotomy Technician (PCT), Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)
• Phlebotomy Technician (CPT): Phlebotomy Technician (PCT – retest)
• EKG Technician (CET): EKG Technician (CET – retest)

Steps To Apply:

Have questions about our Healthcare courses?

Contact our Allied Health Advisors/Program Coordinators

at 813.259.6010, 

AlliedHealthICCE@hccfl.edu.

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Sunshine Health is a managed care plan with a Florida Medicaid contract. For more information contact the Managed Care Plan.