Allied Health Programs

North Florida Community College’s Allied Health programs prepare students for a variety of jobs in the healthcare system. 

• Patient Care Technician (PCT)

The Patient Care Technician program is designed to prepare students to begin work at the technical, assistant level in a variety of settings including home health, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or other long term care facilities under the supervision of a registered nurse.

• Practical Nursing (LPN)

The Practical Nursing Program at NFCC is designed to prepare students to function as members of the health team in the prevention of illness and in the care and rehabilitation of the sick and injured. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to the Florida State Board of Nursing to take the National Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses for licensure as an LPN in the state of Florida.  

• Registered Nursing (A.S. Degree)

Graduates of our Registered Nursing Program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Achievement of a passing score on this exam and licensure by the Florida State Board of Nursing will enable the graduate to seek employment as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida. 

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Allied Health - Patient Care Technician (PCT)

600 Clock Hours | 20 Vocational Credit Hours

The Patient Care Technician program is designed to prepare students to begin work at the technical, assistant level in a variety of settings including home health, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or other long term care facilities under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Following the Health Careers Core, each component or module is completed in sequence through the Patient Care Technician module. Upon successful completion of the first three modules, the student can apply to the Florida Board of Nursing to take the certification exam to become a certified nursing assistant. Upon successful completion of all seven modules, the graduate can apply to take the national certification exam for patient care technician.

Enrollment Requirements

For Fall entry, applications for the program are accepted from March 1 through June 1 annually. For Spring entry, applications for the program are accepted from August 1 through November 1. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program is a limited access program. Only the most qualified applicants are accepted. In the case where equally qualified applicants are identified, residents of Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties will be given precedence for admission. Students enter into the program in either August for Fall or January for Spring.

Students must:

1. Complete and submit a NFCC application and application fee to the NFCC admissions office.
2. Be at least 18 years of age.
3. Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
4. Complete and return the Patient Care Technician application package and to the Allied Health Student Advisor. Applications are available in the office of Allied Health.
5. Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and obtain the following minimal scores (program exit requirement): Reading 10.0, Language 10.0, combined Mathematics 10.0. A $10 fee is required at the time of testing.
6. Other key components for application to the program include a security background investigation and 10 panel drug screen. Both components are required for entry into clinical courses.
• Prior to admission in the Allied Health Programs at NFCC, the student must have completed a FDLE, Level II security background investigation. The Director of Allied Health programs will clear applicants with minor noncriminal offenses or no investigative findings. If an applicant’s security background investigation reveals anything other than a minor noncriminal offense, the program Director shall convene an interdisciplinary admission review board to examine the student’s application. The review board will make recommendations for admission on a case by case basis. Applicants who are not cleared for admission by the program Director or admission review board will be disqualified for entry into any of the Allied Health programs. The cost of the security background investigation is the responsibility of the student.
  (Reference: Pursuant to Section 456.0635 Florida Statutes)
7. Mandatory attendance at an orientation session. Dates and times will be made available to all applicants.

Program Courses.................................................................................................600 Clock Hours

The program and course content include, but is not limited to:

• Interpersonal skills
• Medical terminology
• Legal and ethical responsibilities
• Safe and efficient work practices
• Documentation skills
• Basic patient care
• Life span including gerontology
• Nutrition
• Employability skills
• AIDS/HIV - 4 Hour Core

NOTE: Students are required to buy designated school uniforms and accessories for classroom and clinical settings. There is also a supply fee which includes CPR materials, malpractice insurance, time card, and lab supplies.

Allied Health - Practical Nursing 

1350 Clock Hours | 45 Vocational Credit Hours

The Practical Nursing Program at NFCC is designed to prepare students to function as members of the health team in the prevention of illness and in the care and rehabilitation of the sick and injured. This program will prepare the graduate to apply to take the National Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Achievement of a passing score on this exam and licensure by the Florida State Board of Nursing will enable the graduate to seek employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Florida.

The Practical Nursing certificate program is an eleven-month program with program start dates in the fall. Access to the program is competitive and limited. The program includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical components. All students will have clinical rotations at locations designated by the College. The application period for the fall program begins on February 1 and concludes on May 1.

Entrance Requirements

Applications for the program are accepted from February 1 through May 1 annually. The Practical Nursing (PN) program is a limited access program. Only the most qualified applicants are accepted. In the case where equally qualified applicants are identified, residents of Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties will be given precedence for admission. Students enter into the program in August annually.

Enrollment Requirements

Students must: 

1. Complete and submit a NFCC application and application fee to the NFCC admissions office.
2. Be at least 18 years of age.
3. Have a high school diploma or GED.
4. Complete and return all required components of the practical nursing application package to the Allied Health Student Advisor. (Applications are available in the office of Allied Health)
5. Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and have achieved the required minimal scores (program exit requirement): Reading 11, Language 11, and combined Mathematics 11. A $10 fee is required to be paid at the time of testing.
6. Applicants may be interviewed by a selection committee after all application requirements have been met.
7. Other key components for application to the program include a security background investigation and 10 panel drug screen. Both components are required for entry into clinical courses.
• Prior to admission in the Allied Health Programs at NFCC, the student must have completed a FDLE, Level II security background investigation. The Director of Allied Health programs will clear applicants with minor noncriminal offenses or no investigative findings. If an applicant’s security background investigation reveals anything other than a minor noncriminal offense, the program Director shall convene an interdisciplinary admission review board to examine the student’s application. The review board will make recommendations for admission on a case by case basis. Applicants who are not cleared for admission by the program Director or admission review board will be disqualified for entry into any of the Allied Health programs. The cost of the security background investigation is the responsibility of the student.
  (Reference: Pursuant to Section 456.0635 Florida Statutes)
8. Mandatory attendance at an orientation session. Dates and times will be made available to all applicants.

Program Courses..............................................................................................1350 Clock Hours

Course #	Title	Clock Hours
HSC 0003	Health Careers Core	90
HCP 0121C	Articulated Nurse Assistant	75
PRN 0063C	Practical Nurse I	335
PRN 0380C	Practical Nurse II	560
PRN 0121C	Practical Nurse III	290
	Total Clock Hours:	1350

NOTE: Students are required to buy designated school uniforms and accessories for classroom and clinical settings. There is also a supply fee, which includes CPR materials, malpractice insurance, time card, and lab supplies.

Associate in Science Degree: Registered Nursing - RN 

72 Credit Hours

NFCC has full approval from the Florida State Board of Nursing to offer the Associate in Science Degree for Registered Nursing. Students are admitted into the program in January of each year. This two year (six semester) program prepares the graduate to make application to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Achievement of a passing score on this exam and licensure by the Florida State Board of Nursing enables the graduate to seek employment as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.

Entrance Requirements

Applications for the program are accepted from July 1 through October 1 annually. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is a limited access program. Only the most qualified applicants are accepted. In the case where equally qualified applicants are identified, residents of Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties will be given precedence for admission. Students enter into the 72 hour program each January.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

1. Complete and submit to the college admissions office an NFCC application for admission and pay the $20 non-refundable fee.
2. Submit high school transcripts and transcripts from previously or currently enrolled colleges to the Registrar’s office.
3. If previously or currently enrolled at NFCC, be in good academic standing.
4. Basic computer skills are required for program completion.
5. Satisfactory completion of placement test and all college preparatory work.
6. Completion of the following prerequisite courses by December of the year prior to the anticipated enrollment in January:
• ENC 1101
• BSC 2085C *
• BSC 2086C *
• STA 2023
• MCB 2010 *
• PSY 2012
• One Humanities, Philosophy, or Religion Course
  

  * Successful course completion is required within five (5) years from the anticipated program admission date. If more than five (5) years has elapsed since a successful course completion the course must be retaken and the student must demonstrate successful course completion prior to admission into to the ADN program.

7. No more than (1) one failure on any program prerequisite course.
• A "D" in any prerequisite course is not acceptable for admission into the program.
• A "D" in any corequisite nursing course after admission into the program prohibits program progression.
• A "D" in any NUR (nursing) course after admission into the program prohibits program progression.
8. One of the components for application to the program includes completion of the HESI Admission Test. Please see the Nursing Advisor regarding HESI testing.
9. Applicants may be interviewed by a selection committee after all application requirements have been met.
10. Other key components for application to the program include a security background investigation and 10 panel drug screen. Both components are required for entry into clinical courses.
• Prior to admission in the Nursing and Allied Health Programs at NFCC, the student must have completed a FDLE, Level II security background investigation. The Director of Nursing and Allied Health programs will clear applicants with minor noncriminal offenses or no investigative findings. If an applicant’s security background investigation reveals anything other than a minor noncriminal offense, the program Director shall convene an interdisciplinary admission review board to examine the student’s application. The review board will make recommendations for admission on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who are not cleared for admission by the program Director or admission review board will be disqualified for entry into any of the Nursing and Allied Health programs. The cost of the security background investigation is the responsibility of the student.
  (Reference: Pursuant to Section 456.0635 Florida Statutes)
11. Mandatory attendance at an orientation session. Dates and times will be made available to all applicants.

NOTE: Students are required to buy designated school uniforms and accessories for classroom and clinical settings.

All interested applicants are required to schedule an appointment with the nursing faculty advisor.

Registered Nursing Courses

General Track........................................................................................72 Credit Hours

PREREQUISITES

24

 SPRING

NUR 1021	Nursing Process I	6
NUR 1021L	Nursing Process I Clinical Experience	3

SUMMER

NUR 1024C	Focused Clincal Studies	2.5
NUR 1141C	Pharmacology	1
HUN 2201 -or-  NUR 1180	Nutrition	3

FALL

NUR 1231	Nursing Process II	6
NUR 1231L	Nursing Process II Clinical Experience	3

SPRING

NUR 2236	Nursing Process III	6
NUR 2236L	Nursing Process III Clinical Experience	3
DEP 2004	Human Growth and Development	3

SUMMER

NUR 1940C	Focused Clinical Studies II	2.5

FALL

NUR 2241	Nursing Process IV	6
NUR 2241L	Nursing Process IV Clinical	3

Prerequisites:           24
Nursing Courses:     48
TOTAL:                        72 Credit Hours

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