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Behavioral Health Tech 30 Hour Certification

Hollywood Career Institute

Course Title:

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Training Program – Florida Certification Board Aligned

Course Description:

This comprehensive 30-hour Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) training program prepares students with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required to work in behavioral health settings across Florida. Aligned with Florida Certification Board (FCB) standards, this course is designed for individuals seeking entry-level positions in substance use and mental health treatment environments.

Students will gain an in-depth understanding of addiction, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, and the role of the BHT within a multidisciplinary treatment team. The course emphasizes real-world application, including observation and reporting, effective communication, crisis intervention, and professional documentation.

Special focus is given to Florida-specific laws such as the Baker Act and Marchman Act, as well as recovery models including the 12 Steps. Students will also learn how to recognize and respond to domestic violence, ethical dilemmas, and boundary issues in clinical settings.

Through scenario-based learning, practical exercises, and a final competency exam, students will develop the skills necessary to safely and effectively support clients in behavioral health programs.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the role and responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Technician
Identify signs and symptoms of substance use and mental health disorders
Apply effective communication and client engagement techniques
Demonstrate proper observation and documentation skills
Respond appropriately to crisis situations, including suicide risk and aggression
Understand and apply Florida laws (Baker Act and Marchman Act)
Explain the 12 Steps and their role in recovery
Recognize signs of domestic violence and respond appropriately
Maintain ethical and professional boundaries in all client interactions

Teacher: Yudeimy Valdes

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Asistente de Salud a Domicilio (HHA 75 Horas)

Hollywood Career Institute

Objetivo del Programa: Preparar a los estudiantes y brindarles las habilidades necesarias para poder obtener empleo en centros de vida asistida y agencias de atención de salud en el hogar.
Descripción del Programa: Este programa incluye clases impartidas por un instructor, así como práctica y aplicación de habilidades en un laboratorio clínico. Para completar el programa, los estudiantes deben aprobar cuestionarios diarios, exámenes semanales y un examen final. Durante el programa también se ofrece capacitación sobre VIH/SIDA. Al finalizar el curso, los estudiantes recibirán un certificado que confirma que han cumplido con los requisitos del programa.

Teacher: Elaiha Ramos

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Medication Aide Program

Hollywood Career Institute

4 Hrs Medication Assistance Certification- Initial Training: Required for any unlicensed person assisting residents of an assisted living facility (ALF) or home care w/ their medications in the state of FL. This course covers legal & regulatory principles, medication assistance techniques, documentation requirements & more. Certification upon course completion. Cost – $75.
2 Hrs Medication Assistance Certification Renewal: RENEWAL ONLY! Those who completed the initial 4 hrs training in Florida. Florida law requires all persons who assist residents w/ self-administered medications to complete 2 hrs of continuing education in this field. This course meets those requirements. (Employers must have proof of your initial 4 hour training.) Cost – $55

Teacher: Yudeimy Valdes

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Phlebotomy Technician

Hollywood Career Institute

Program Objective: Prepare students for employment as phlebotomy technicians.
Program Description:This program trains students in safe and effective blood specimen collection through capillary and venipuncture on adults, children, and neonates. Instruction includes proper specimen handling, labeling, blood smear preparation, timed specimen collection, and maintaining specimen integrity for laboratory testing. Students also learn patient care, safety procedures, medical terminology, CPR (Heartsaver), communication, and employability skills. Additional training includes specimen processing, centrifuging, aliquoting samples, laboratory specimen distribution, and preparation of collection trays.

Teacher: Yudeimy Valdes

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Hemodialysis Technician

Hollywood Career Institute

Program Objective: To prepare the student with the necessary skills for employment such as hemodialysis tech or dialysis tech.
Program Description: The Hemodialysis technician includes but is not limited to communication and interpersonal skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, renal health- illness concepts, hemodialysis skills, emergency procedures including CPR and first aid, safety and security procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and employability skills. Hemodialysis technicians focus on two different capacities, one being the assembly of the equipment as well as the maintenance of the equipment and the second focus of the Hemodialysis Technician is on patient care.

Teacher: Yudeimy Valdes

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Massage Therapy

Hollywood Career Institute

Program Description: This program provides foundational knowledge and practical training in massage therapy. Topics include massage theory and techniques, anatomy & physiology, hydrotherapy, professional ethics, communication, & Florida laws & regulations. The course also prepares students for safe professional practice and the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination).
Program Objectives: Students will demonstrate foundational knowledge of massage therapy techniques & modalities, understand key anatomy & physiology concepts, recognize indications & contraindications for massage services, apply professional ethics & communication skills, & understand Florida laws while preparing for entry-level practice & the MBLEx exam.

Teacher: grace fraser, Yudeimy Valdes

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Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray

Hollywood Career Institute

Program Description: The Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray Program prepares students for entry-level healthcare positions by providing training in clinical and administrative medical assisting skills, including patient care, laboratory procedures, EKG testing, basic radiology concepts, and medical office operations.
Program Objective: The objective of this program is to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to assist healthcare providers, perform basic clinical procedures, and support safe, efficient patient care in a medical setting.

Teacher: Yudeimy Valdes

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Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Hollywood Career Institute

Program Objective: To prepare students for employment in a variety of health care settings as entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, coding clerks, medical coder/biller or medical records and health information technicians. Program Description: This program includes instructor-led classroom, practice in a skills lab and hands-on application. Courses are designed to teach medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, fundamentals of disease process including pharmacology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic data processing, and employability skills.

Teacher: Yudeimy Valdes

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Patient Care Technician

Hollywood Career Institute

Program Objective: To cross-train students for employment in allied healthcare professions.
Program Description: The Patient Care Technician program includes instruction in various procedures related to the hospital and home health environments. This program offers abroad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant, for both acute and long-term care settings. The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the health care industry, planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

Teacher: Yudeimy Valdes

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Home Health Aide-75 Clock Hours

Hollywood Career Institute

Program Objective: To train students and provide the necessary skills to seek employment in Assisted Living Facilities and Home Health Agencies.
Program Description: This program includes instructor-led classroom and hands-on application or practice in a skills lab. Students must successfully complete daily quizzes, weekly tests, and a final exam in order to graduate from this program. An HIV/AIDS is taught during this program. Upon completion of this course students will receive a certificate verifying the requirement has been met.

Teacher: Yudeimy Valdes

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