Allied Health / Vocational Training in Cape Coral, FL

Southwestern Vocational Training:
SWVT is an established and licensed private post-secondary career school that is committed to its student’s success. Since 2009, SWVT has provided affordable healthcare career training to over 1500 successful students. What makes us different is our dedicated staff commitment to our students. Locally owned and operated, we are solution driven. We understand your time and career goals are important. We are dedicated in assisting you to meet these goals with affordable, short term career programs that will strengthen your professional career development. You can change your life in just 2-6 weeks.

Mission
To cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic workforce.

Vision
• Aspires to be recognized as a leading private career school in Southwest Florida and aboard
• Aspire to create a student-centered- environment where lives are transformed and each student is valued.
• Aspires to create monumental relationships with the community and local employers

At Southwestern Vocational Training, your success is our focus. Our goals is to get you trained so you can get to work. We focus on real life teaching to help you prepare for the workforce.  Regardless of your occupation or background, today’s employment market is a ‘war for talent’, and it’s difficult to stand out in the crowd. What can you do to get noticed, and be in high demand? What can you do to ensure your job is safe?

Upgrading your skill sets, improving your professionalism and gaining in-demand certifications have been a proven track of success for many. Stand apart from the rest, complete one of our career programs and change your life. 

REQUIREMENTS TO START
18 years of age or older
Valid identification
Social Security
High School Diploma (for some programs, not all)
Enrollment into the program of choice 

WHY SHOULD CHOOSE SWVT?
Affordable tuition
Small class sizes
Short term training
Easy Enrollment
Convenient class schedule
Multiple financial assistant programs
Efficient Job assistance program
Licensed and established institution
Professional and experienced instructors

Medical Assistants are on the rise! The Medical Assisting Program is 750 Clock hours and it takes  4-9 months to complete. All modules must be completed in order to graduate. Students are placed into lab and clinical practice in physicians' offices upon the completion of the program, which offers maximum flexibility to the student, allowing for the development of specific skills within a chosen specialty area. Such skills encompass those of administrator, clinician, or technician. Upon completion of this (4-9) months program, the student may be eligible to sit for  the national certification exam of  the National Healthcareer Association to obtain the credential of Certified Medical Assistant (CMA-AAMA).

READY TO GET STARTED???.....To REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM:
You must complete the enrollment package and be accepted into the next available program. AFTER REGISTRATION:
You must be ready to commit to your financial assistance
You must attend a CPR class (no other pre-requisite required)
You must purchase your medical scrubs and required supplies (books are included in the program)
You must be ready to start classes

TO START CLASSES:
1. Bring a notebook, Pen, Pencil and makers
2. Make your tuition payment at least 10 days prior to start date.  (
3. Follow policies and attend classes (you can only miss 3 days)
4. Graduate and Succeed!

In just a few weeks, you can become a caregiver or phlebotomist. Day and evening classes are available and classes are offered 4-8 times a year. 
CNA prep- This program prepares students to take the CNA board exam. Student will learn all facets of the State requirements. Students have the option to take the State exam at the facility or at a regional center. Training is hands on and can be completed in 1 week during the day or 2 weeks at night. For those without any prior experience or certification, we recommend the full program which includes the Home Health Aide (3-5 weeks). 
Other programs offered:
Home Health Aide: 2-3 weeks
Certified Nursing Assistant:1-2 weeks
Phlebotomy Technician: 3-6 weeks
Patient Care Technician: 4-6 months
Medical Assistant: 4-9 months

The Accounting Specialist programs is a 4-6 that will  provides students with a foundation in basic accounting principles, procedures, and theories of organizing, analyzing and recording business and financial transactions, and the preparation of accompanying financial records and reports. Students will be prepared for employment in positions such as bookkeeper, tax preparer and accounting technician. This program can also serve as supplemental training for individual in a management position. This program is offered twice a year and based on enrollment. To apply, candidates must submit a registration package. 

We understand the challenge for those who are unable to afford the tuition. SWVT offers an array of financial assistance. We offer 10 ways to pay off your low tuition. Compared to competitors are tuition are typically 10% to 25% less. 

We also offer job assistance to those who successfully complete our programs. Graduates must be ready, persistent and available to begin the job search process. Last year, we maintained a 80% job assistance rate. 

To apply for financial assistance, we encourage our candidates to contact the office for an appointment to discuss their needs. We do not turn our students away if there's  a way to assist them. We help them explore all options.