Since 1997, Central Florida Institute’s mission is to advance and promote professionalism and education for medical, surgical, and dental students. We specialize in training you for an in-demand healthcare career.

Why Central Florida Institute?  Central Florida Institute is a proven leader in employment-focused education.

We offer nationally accredited, flexible training specialties in a comfortable, professional setting. We provide you the quality, hands-on training and qualifications you need to successfully enter a rewarding career in the medical and dental fields. Our programs attract a diverse range of students. Our programs are designed for individuals seeking entry-level or advanced career opportunities in these fast paced industries. You will have a career that you can be proud of based on an education from Central Florida Institute!

Hands-On
Technology plays a major role in the medical or dental professions for which you will be training.  Using industry-standard tools, CFI delivers your education in a comfortable, professional setting.  During the hands-on training you will integrate academic knowledge with skills so that you acquire the competencies necessary to properly operate equipment.

Short-Term
At Central Florida Institute, we condense your study into a short-term program enabling you to successfully customize your skills to the specific needs of a future work setting. You can get started quickly with convenient day and evening classes to meet your needs.

Exclusive Focus on Healthcare
While most schools teach many different subjects, Central Florida Institute specializes exclusively on preparing its students for the medical and dental professions. Depending on your program, your studies focus on the essential training and skills that most employers look for in entry-level or advanced-level employees. Our goal is to provide you with the practical information and experience you need to start working as soon as you graduate.

Caring School Environment with Industry-Trained, Experienced Instructors
Our instructors come from healthcare backgrounds. They understand your needs and concerns, and are always ready to assist.  Instructors and staff alike take a personal interest in your success.

Real-World Experience through Clinicals and Externships.
Our training programs are hands-on. Students experience and continually practice actual techniques during their training. As part of our job preparation program, students are assigned to local health care facilities for clinicals and externships where they can fine-tune their skills in a "real world" environment.

Active Job Placement Assistance
One significant benefit of working in the medical and dental fields is the flexibility they offer in the choice of work locations and environments. Our instructors and administrative staff will also assist you in creating an appropriate resume and will make active job leads available. Many students find employment at the externship sites where they are placed.

Careers in High Growth Industries
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, from the U.S. Department of Labor, job prospects for the medical and dental fields are excellent and employment is expected to grow much faster than the average of all job opportunities through the year 2012.

Over the last decade, the number of Floridians needing health care services has been steadily increasing. And this trend is not due to slow down any time soon, as education and medical advancements have increased people’s lifespan. This has caused the health care industry to be one of the fastest growing occupations in Florida. Both the public and the medical communities consider health care to be in dire need of qualified personnel.

Hands-on medical and dental jobs can’t be outsourced to other countries. And because the need for medical and dental services is not driven by the economy, careers in these fields are virtually recession-proof. Medical and dental careers are high demand and high growth, and you have the satisfaction of a making a difference in people's lives.