Central Florida Institute, Inc. of Orlando, FL graduates 75 students in front of local dignitaries and a crowd of over 450 people

ORLANDO, Florida (September 23, 2009) - Central Florida Institute, Inc. of Orlando, Florida is pleased to announce the graduation of 75 of its students on July 24, 2009, in the Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray, Medical Assistant with Cardiovascular Technology and Dental Assistant programs. Over 450 people attended the event along with Representative Geraldine Thompson and Scott Hazelbaker of the Parrish Medical Center.

Representative Geraldine Thompson addressed the graduates telling them that “The Best is yet to Come” and to “Continue to dream: everything you see began with a dream.” Representative Thompson was a teacher, historian, author and politician before beginning service in November 2006 to the constituents of District 39 in Orlando, FL as the first African American female to represent Orange County in the Florida House of Representatives.

Representative Bryan Nelson, Florida House District 38, provided each graduate with a Citation of Recognition and sent a letter that was read at the ceremony. Scott Hazelbaker of Parrish Medical Center and Representative Geraldine Thompson were both awarded the CFI Community Service Award.

Central Florida Institute provides hands-on-training for people wishing to start a career in the medical or dental field. CFI trains students to be Medical Assistants, Dental Assistants, Cardiovascular Technicians, Sonographers and more. Students receive job placement assistance upon graduation to help them get their career started.
Since 1997, Central Florida Institute’s mission has been to advance and promote professionalism and education for medical, surgical, and dental students. CFI offers nationally accredited, flexible training in high growth careers in a comfortable, professional setting.