According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 14% from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Healthcare occupations are projected to add about 1.9 million new jobs in the United States, more positions than any other occupational group. Due mainly to an increase in the aging population, this projected growth is leading to greater demand for healthcare services. In 1977, Miami Dade College opened the Medical Campus situated in the heart of the Miami Health District. Straddling multiple historical neighborhoods including Overtown, Downtown Miami, Liberty City, Buena Vista, and East Little Havana, our long-standing mission of providing medical education, community outreach, collaboration with surrounding hospitals, and dedication to our students has culminated in growth of our programs and campus. The School of Health Sciences at Miami Dade College offers more than 20 healthcare programs, ranging from baccalaureate and associate degrees to certificate programs that puts students on the fast track to in-demand careers. We prepare students to become healthcare professionals to improve their quality of life and become an integral part of the healthcare team. According to Dr. Alwyn Leiba, Dean (Interim) School of Health Sciences, by training the next generation of healthcare providers, the School of Health Sciences turns dreams into reality for thousands of students every year.
Miami-Dade County is the largest metropolitan area in the State of Florida and experiences significant health and socioeconomic disparities. With these challenges in mind, our students participate and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary healthcare environment, while gaining invaluable learning experiences. In July of 2019, Miami Dade College-Medical Campus opened the Center for Learning, Innovation and Simulation, a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide students with the training needed to excel in today’s fast-changing healthcare industry. This cutting-edge educational facility is designed to closely resemble a real hospital setting and provide students with a safe environment for learning and practicing skills. Special emphasis is placed on creating an environment of multi-disciplinary collaboration, allowing students from different specialties to work alongside one another as a healthcare team. We believe this highly skilled training gives our students a competitive edge when securing a career in the ever-changing healthcare industry.
To prepare students for the ever growing healthcare field, the School of Health Sciences at Miami Dade College-Medical Campus offers several career technical certificate programs such as Emergency Medical Technician and Phlebotomy Technician that students can complete in as few as 16 weeks. We also offer an affordable Physician Assistant program, as well as several associate degree and certificate programs such as Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Firefighter/EMT, Histotechnology, Healthcare Informatics Specialist, Health Information Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Opticianry (Vision Care), Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapist Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Radiography (X-Ray Technologist), Respiratory Care, Sonography, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Coder/Biller Specialist, and Veterinary Technology.
Co-authors are Dr. Debra Shannon, Fabio Nascimento, Dr. Erika Di Porto and Arcenio Cruz.
of our programs and campus. The School of Health Sciences at Miami Dade College offers more than 20 healthcare programs, ranging from baccalaureate and associate degrees to certificate programs that puts students on the fast track to in-demand careers. We prepare students to become healthcare professionals to improve their quality of life and become an integral part of the healthcare team. According to Dr. Alwyn Leiba, Dean (Interim) School of Health Sciences, by training the next generation of healthcare providers, the School of Health Sciences turns dreams into reality for thousands of students every year.
