Overview
Located in Tampa, Florida, Gulf Coast College is an accredited institution founded in 1978. It currently offers Associate and Diploma programs in healthcare studies that are dedicated to providing students the opportunity for success through specialized training.
Student Appeal
Gulf Coast College specializes in healthcare curricula and is reputed for providing excellent career training to excellent students. The institution is committed to career education and training which emphasize skills, attitudes, and work habits consistent with good business practices, while providing complete support and encouragement to the students. A degree can be earned in less than two years, in small classes that personalize the student-instructor relationship.
Financial
Financial aid is available to those who qualify in the form of grants and loan. Additional information on eligibility requirements and repayment schedule is available from the Gulf Coast College Financial Aid Staff.
Programs Offered:
Associate Degrees
- Medical AssistingMedical Assisting
Students focusing toward employment in medically related fields such as doctors' offices, hospitals and clinics will greatly benefit from this Associate program. The curriculum provides them with a solid foundation in office skills and the clinical skills necessary to assist physicians in examining and treating patients.
Diplomas
- Medical AssistingMedical Assisting
The goal of this Diploma program is to prepare students for entry-level positions in various health care settings. Emphasis is placed on office skills, various computer applications, and the knowledge necessary to assist physicians in examining and treating patients in doctor's offices, hospitals and clinics. - Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician
In this Diploma program, students gain the skills and training to become a pharmacy technician, assisting licensed pharmacists in providing prescribed medication and other healthcare products to patients.
Programs vary by location.
Contact individual campus for specific accreditation information.
Accrediting Agency
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
