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Southern Career College in Jacksonville is an independent, co-educational, private college that provides applied education in specialized career fields. Our programs offer training for entry-level career opportunities in fields such as Nursing Assistant, Medical Assisting, CAD, Network Administration and Business. At SCC we provide students with individualized attention and hands-on training from instructors who are experts in their professions. We offer a supportive environment, which we believe is the most conducive to learning and to personal and professional growth.

The key to our career training programs begins in the classroom. SCC students receive personal attention in smaller classroom environments and a focused learning curriculum. This innovative approach to education allows our students to typically take only one course per month, and the hands-on training approach helps students turn theory into practice.

Day and evening classes are available, and career placement services are available to our students from admission through graduation and beyond. Financial aid is available to those that qualify.

Programs Offered at Southern Career College

Nursing Assistant The 10-week Nursing Assistant program prepares the graduate to perform various nursing assistant activities. The program includes training and skills relating to various client-care activities and associated non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of clients in non-complex situations. These services can be provided in hospital, nursing homes or in home. The graduate will have knowledge in medical ethics, safe practice, infection control, anatomy and physiology as it pertains to health and disease. Nutrition, rehabilitation techniques, and geriatric care are also covered. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to take the examination as a certified nursing assistant.

Business and Management Technology The Business and Management Technology program will train the student in basic business office skill sets in data management, office management, word processing, accounting, spreadsheets, business presentations and marketing to seek entry level positions in the business office.

Computer Drafting and Design The Computer Drafting & Design program covers Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Architectural Design so that a graduate can pursue entry-level career opportunities in electrical drafting, civil drafting and planning, and mechanical drafting.

Network Administration/Hardware with Wireless Technology The Network Administration/Hardware with Wireless Technology program is designed to provide students with the entry-level skills such as network design, configuration, administration and troubleshooting so graduates can seek entry-level employment as a Help Desk Analyst, A+ Certified Technician, Customer Support Engineer, Network Field Technician or Client Server Technology Technician.

Medical Assistant As a Medical Assistant you will be an integral part of a health care delivery team and work in physician offices and health care providers. Medical Assistants will be able to seek entry level positions with health care providers with responsibility for taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the physician and health care team with examinations and treatments, infection control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, and preparing and administering medications as directed.

Medical Assistant Technician Medical Assistant Technicians are an integral part of health care delivery teams with responsibility for taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the health care team with examinations, and collecting and processing specimens.

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Southern Career College is a Junior College accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Science degrees and academic diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The College is a member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges.