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1ST ANNUAL JOB AND CAREER FAIR

May 23, 2013 / Posted by SVT in Blog
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CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN IN LESS THAN 4 WEEKS

May 23, 2013 / Posted by SVT in Blog

BECOME A CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN A Phlebotomy technician works in Lab and hospital settings drawing blood from patient. This class will train those with interest to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician. The course is 3 weeks long during the day and 6 weeks long at night. The requirements are: Must be 18 yrs of age, must have high school diploma (if don’t have one, it’s ok) and must have U.S. Identification. To learn more or to register, please contact us

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Become HHA certified in as little as 2 weeks.

October 30, 2012 / Posted by SVT in Blog

The snowbirds are back!!! Are you certified to start working within 2-8 weeks? SVT can help you become a Home Health Aide in as little as 2 week and you can start working making $10 to $15 an hour in no time. The next and only class left for this year starts on November 12th . Only a few seats available and students are accepted on a first come, first serve.  Call today to learn how you can save 10%

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CONTEMPLATING A CAREER CHANGE? SEE OUR 2012 FALL SCHEDULE.

August 29, 2012 / Posted by SVT in Blog

Have you been contemplating a career change? According to experts, right now might be the best time to seriously consider enrolling into a career program that is right for you. The healthcare field offers some of the best choices out there to start a rewarding and long term career. At Southwestern Vocational, we can help you start a new career in just 2 to 8 weeks. Our certificate ready programs enables you to gain relevant hands on training that will

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SUMMER 2012 CLASS SCHEDULE

April 30, 2012 / Posted by SVT in Blog

Summer is almost here! Have you enroll in one of our career programs? This is the perfect time for young adults to take advantage of our summer classes. The summer is a great time to get your education on track while the kids are out of school. SVT 2012 summer classes are extremely flexible this year. We design the schedules with your lifestyle in mind. We offer Day & Evening classes to meet your busy & stressful schedule. Below you

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PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN

September 27, 2011 / Posted by SVT in Blog

This program is schedule to begin on October 10th in our Cape Coral office. If you would like to register, please call our main office at 239-214-0717. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that most student usually acquire upon registration. What are the duties of a Phlebotomy Technician? Phlebotomist draws the patient’s blood for use in medical tests so that physicians are able to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases What is the salary of a Phlebotomy Technician?

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LICENSED BY THE FLORIDA COMMISSION FOR INDEPENDENT EDUCATION

September 27, 2011 / Posted by SVT in Blog

To operate a school in the state of Florida, a license is required by the department of education. We are licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. There’s a spam email that one of our competitors started recently claiming that we are not licensed. We, at SVT, would like to assure you that we are licensed, still operating and we are available for any questions that you may have regarding this issue. We are committed to serve our community

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FAQ- CNA certification in Florida

May 11, 2011 / Posted by SVT in Blog

What is a CNA? As a CNA, you will play a very important role in the nursing field. You will work under a nurse supervision (RN or LPN) to provide personal care to patients. There are different types of care base on the work setting. Long term care facilities such as nursing homes or hospital may require more personal hands on care while assisted living facilities or private duties require mostly assistance to get around. What are the requirements to

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What are the working hours and salary for CNAs in Florida?

December 22, 2010 / Posted by SVT in Blog

A CNA’s, Nurse Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant typically work an 8 to 12 hours shift.  The working hours depend on the employment status; full time, part time or PRN. Most long -term care facilities hire full time CNAs. Hours can be lengthier or shorter with short term employments which consist of Home Health and nursing agencies. Without any previous experience, this job usually pays an average of $9.50 to $12.00 per hour for the first few years. Salary can

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LAST CNA CLASS OF 2010

November 26, 2010 / Posted by SVT in Blog

We are currently enrolling for our last CNA prep class for the year. If you ever dreamed about a career in the medical field, this is your chance to get started before the year ends. This is a great time to become Certified Nursing Assistant as our snowbirds are returning for the cold season. Call us today to register for this class. Space is limited and payment plan is available. What are you waiting for? Call us now at (239) 214-0717 to

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