Become a certified registered Central Service Technician. Graduates earning the IRSC Central Service Technology certificate are able to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician national and international exams and seek employment with a hospital or outpatient surgery center.
Gain the technical ability, knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment as a member of the healthcare team in a hospital central sterile processing or material management department.
Build a strong foundation in the essentials of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical language and microbiology.
Prepare to become an entry-level central service technician and take the national certification exam.
The Application for the Summer B 2026 program will be available from January 30, 2026 through May 1, 2026.
This 6-month program provides the student with the technical ability, knowledge, and skills required for entry-level employment as a member of the health care team in a hospital central sterile processing or material management department. The Central Service Technology program provides the student with a strong foundation in the essentials of health care, anatomy, physiology, medical language, and microbiology. Specialty didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses in central service technology prepare the student to become an entry-level central service technician and take the national certification exam.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
At Indian River State College, our students who study Central Services Technology can go into these careers:
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Launch your healthcare career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Work under the supervision of a physical therapist to enhance patient mobility and alleviate pain.
Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Associate Degree
The application for the Fall 2026 program will be available from January 12, 2026 through May 8, 2026.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program is a selective-admissions program. Students are selected based on criteria outlined in the Physical Therapist Assistant Application Book.
Note that illicit drug use, background check findings, convictions and immunization status may prevent your future employment. In addition, externship sites and employers may have regulations about drug use, criminal backgrounds and immunization status.
Indian River State College offers a number of different degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida. Some professions require both a degree and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours.
Completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant program requirements makes you eligible to apply to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTE-PTA) exam in Florida.. Eligibility, as defined in F.S. 486.081, also requires possession of a valid form of identification. Please visit the Florida Senate website to ensure your eligibility.
If you choose to reside outside of Florida, IRSC cannot confirm whether this degree program meets educational requirements for professional licensure/certification in your state. Some states have requirements in addition to the program’s curriculum. If you wish to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTE-PTA) exam in another state, contact the regulator of professions and occupations in the state to determine whether this degree will meet their licensure requirements.
Accreditation The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Indian River State College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 772-462-7771 or email wmcnall@irsc.edu.
Complaints Any student enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Indian River State College may file a complaint that a violation of College policy has been committed. Such a complaint may be submitted in writing to the Dean of Health Science, Dr. Ann Hubbard. All formal complaints will be investigated within thirty (30) business days. All records of complaints will be confidentially maintained in the Office of Health Sciences for a time of five years.
Ann Hubbard, Ed.D., D.N.P., C.N.E. Dean of Health Science Division 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 24981-5596 ahubbard@irsc.edu
Description Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) play a crucial role in patient care, working directly with individuals under the supervision of a physical therapist. In this program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to assist in improving patients’ movement, helping them restore physical function and providing pain relief. PTAs are essential in preventing or limiting the long-term effects of injuries and illnesses.
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to sit for the Florida Jurisprudence Examination and the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTE-PTA) in Florida. Achieving licensure opens doors to employment in hospitals, physical therapy offices, skilled nursing facilities and home healthcare settings.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
At Indian River State College, our students who study Physical Therapist Assistant can go into these careers:
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For more information about our Physical Therapist Assistant program, contact us or request more information to talk to one of our admissions counselors.
We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.
Experience the energy of campus life for yourself. Schedule a tour to explore our facilities, meet students and staff, and discover what makes The River an incredible place to learn and grow.
Join the rapidly growing health industry and work in a medical clinic to set appointments, maintain confidential medical records and facilitate billing and accounting.
Associate in Science in Health Services Management
Associate’s Degree
With your degree in health services management, you will be prepared to start your career working in medical offices and clinics. Health services managers typically oversee or coordinate the front-office operations at a clinic or doctor’s office. Day-to-day responsibilities can include working with the public to set appointments, maintaining confidential medical records and assisting with billing or accounting.
After you complete your associate degree, you can continue in the healthcare management bachelor’s degree program at Indian River State College or another Florida public university.
We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.
Experience the energy of campus life for yourself. Schedule a tour to explore our facilities, meet students and staff, and discover what makes The River an incredible place to learn and grow.
Start or advance your career in healthcare with training in data management and analytics. Our healthcare informatics specialist program prepares you for the evolving healthcare industry where hospitals and clinics rely on data to make clinical and business decisions.
The application for the Fall 2025 program will be available from January 6, 2025 through August 4, 2025.
You will need to complete an advising session before you can be admitted to this program.
Learn the skills you need to become a health informatics specialist and work in the in-demand health information management industry. Graduates are prepared to work on-site in hospitals, surgery centers, clinics or remotely from home.
Interested in learning more about how The River’s programs can help you reach your career goals? Reach out to get more information or speak to an admissions counselor.
We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.
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Be a leader in the rapidly growing health industry. With a degree in healthcare management, you will be prepared to plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics and offices.
Learn the skills and knowledge to work as a manager in a hospital, clinic, outpatient surgery center, physician’s office, public health agency, long-term care facility or laboratory. Through your courses, you’ll learn about leadership, communications, marketing, finances and legal compliance.
As a healthcare manager, you will keep healthcare operations running smoothly. Your day-to-day responsibilities could include making high-level decisions, solving problems, reviewing and monitoring resources and information, and overseeing a team of medical and administrative employees.
Interested in learning more about how The River’s programs can help you reach your career goals? Reach out to get more information or speak to an admissions counselor.
We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.
Experience the energy of campus life for yourself. Schedule a tour to explore our facilities, meet students and staff, and discover what makes The River an incredible place to learn and grow.
Be the bridge between patients and their healthcare providers as a health navigator specialist. Earn this certificate while working on your associate degree in health science and prepare to start working in the growing healthcare field.
Guide patients and their families through the healthcare system with your health navigator specialist certificate. You’ll be qualified to help people receive proper care and access the resources they need in hospitals, home care and long-term care settings.
Interested in learning more about how The River’s health management programs can help you reach your career goals? Reach out to get more information or speak to an admissions counselor.
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Learn more about the opportunities available in the healthcare industry by exploring a variety of health and medical subjects. Build foundational knowledge that will prepare you for your career or further study.
An associate degree in health science lets you build a strong foundation for future employment in the growing healthcare field. Learn more about the wide range of career paths available in the health and medical fields—from direct patient care to laboratory testing to healthcare management.
We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.
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Become an important member of the healthcare field with our Medical Coder/Billing certificate program. You’ll help take care of insurance and invoices so doctors and nurses can focus on patients.
The Application for the Summer B 2026 program will be available from January 12, 2026 through June 8, 2026 or until full.
Indian River State College offers a number of different degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida. Some professions require both a degree and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours. Student eligibility to apply to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam includes possession of a valid form of identification. Please visit the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) website to ensure your eligibility.
Completion of the Medical/Coder Biller requirements makes you eligible to apply to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam in Florida.
If you may choose to reside outside of Florida or one of the compact states after graduation, IRSC cannot confirm whether this degree program meets educational requirements for professional licensure/certification in your state. Some states have requirements in addition to the program’s curriculum. If you wish to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam in another state, contact the department of management systems in the state to determine whether this degree will meet their licensure requirements.
Help Keep Healthcare Running Get ready to join one of the fastest-growing careers in the healthcare field with our Medical Coding/Billing certificate program. You will learn how to navigate and use coding systems and insurance policies to tackle key operational functions in healthcare clinics, hospitals, government agencies and more.
Our program consists of lectures and hands-on learning through labs and practicum experiences. You will gain a foundation in all of the essential areas needed for a successful career, including:
Medical terminology
Anatomy and physiology
Coding systems
Pharmacology
Health care delivery systems
Basics of medical records services
Ethical and legal responsibilities
Safety/security procedures
Basic data processing
Employability skills
Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to sit for national certification exams like the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and Certified Professional Coder (CPC), opening doors to roles such as medical record coder, coding technician or coding clerk.
Medical coding and billing professionals enjoy flexible roles, as many positions are fully remote or hybrid. You may also choose to pursue opportunities to advance into auditing, compliance or health information management.
We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.
Experience the energy of campus life for yourself. Schedule a tour to explore our facilities, meet students and staff, and discover what makes The River an incredible place to learn and grow.
Associate in Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
Associate Degrees
The application for the Fall 2026 program will be available from January 12, 2026 through April 30, 2026.
The Medical Laboratory Technology program is a selective-admissions program. Students are selected based on criteria outlined in the Medical Laboratory Technology Application Book.
Note that illicit drug use, background check findings, convictions and immunization status may prevent your future employment. In addition, externship sites and employers may have regulations about drug use, criminal backgrounds and immunization status.
Indian River State College offers a number of different degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida. Some professions require both a degree and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours.
If you choose to reside outside of Florida, IRSC cannot confirm whether this degree program meets educational requirements for professional licensure/certification in your state. Some states have requirements in addition to the program’s curriculum. If you wish to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam in another state, contact the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel in the state to determine whether this degree will meet their licensure requirements.
Fill a critical role in the health care system as a medical laboratory technologist. As part of a diagnostic health care team, you’ll process body fluids for chemical, serological and biological analysis using high-tech equipment.
The River’s A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology includes coursework in biology, chemistry, diagnostics, and more. You will also complete hands-on training analyzing specimens in clinical facilities.
Once you graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit for a certification exam and work as a medical laboratory technologist in a hospital or clinical laboratory.
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For more information about our Medical Laboratory Technology program, contact us or request more information to talk to one of our admissions counselors.
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Become an essential part of healthcare through our accredited nursing program that will provide the training and knowledge you need to become a Registered Nurse.
Indian River State College offers a number of different degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida. Some professions require both a degree and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours. Student eligibility to apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam in the State of Florida is defined in 464.008, F.S., and also includes possession of a valid form of identification and a social security number. Please visit the Florida Board of Nursing to ensure your eligibility.
If you are a student who may choose to reside outside of Florida or one of the compact states after graduation, IRSC cannot confirm whether this degree program meets educational requirements for professional licensure in your state. Since the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at IRSC is nationally accredited, the curriculum should meet the requirements of other states; however, some states have requirements in addition to the program’s curriculum. If you wish to take the NCLEX-RN exam in a non-compact state, contact the board of nursing in the state to determine whether this degree will meet their licensure requirements.
Completion of the ADN program requirements makes you eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN in Florida or one of the nursing compact states if you apply for a multi-state license under the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A list of current compact states can be located on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website (https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm).
Registered Nurses (RNs) are essential members of a healthcare team. Knowledge and skills unique to RNs place them at the frontline of healthcare as leaders, advocates, educators and caregivers of those in need in our community. This rewarding career provides RNs the ability to work in diverse settings, caring for clients throughout their lifespan. Completing your Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) through the School of Nursing at Indian River State College prepares you for a rewarding career.
Accreditation: The Associate Degree nursing program at Indian River State College at the Pruitt Campus located in Port St. Lucie, Florida is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.
The School of Nursing will hold three mandatory attendance Orientations for all incoming ADN Students. Please note the dates below:
TRACK TWO – Summer 2025 Advanced Placement/Bridge to RN General Orientation – Tuesday, March 11, 2025; 8am-4pm Strategies for Student Success Boot Camp – July 24, 2025; 5pm-8pm First day of Class Orientation – Wednesday, May 7, 2024; 8am *Times are subject to change
TRACK ONE – Fall 2025 Traditional ADN track General Orientation – Thursday, June 5, 2025; 8am-4pm Strategies for Student Success Boot Camp – July 24, 2025; 5pm-8pm First day of Class Orientation – TBD
Indian River State College’s RN to BSN program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. If you are a student who chooses to reside outside of Florida, Indian River State College cannot confirm whether this degree program meets educational requirements for employment in your state. Please contact the board of nursing in your state to determine whether this degree will meet their licensure requirements.
Registered Nurses (RNs) can expand their knowledge and skills by enrolling in the RN to BSN program at the Indian River State College School of Nursing. The RN to BSN program expands students’ knowledge and abilities in leadership, evidence-based practice, community, research, and theory. The nursing curriculum includes 10 courses with asynchronous online lectures along with clinical learning experiences in three courses. Students who are completing their registered nurse education and current Registered Nurses (RNs) are eligible to apply. Start a new chapter of your nursing career and apply to the RN to BSN program at the River!
The conceptual framework upon which the nursing curriculum was developed is based on six integrating concepts as defined by the National League of Nursing (2010). The concepts are 1) context and environment; 2) knowledge and science; 3) personal development; 4) quality and safety; 5) relationship-centered care; and 6) teamwork. These concepts are basic to the understanding of nursing and the complexity of the profession.
Accreditation: The RN-BSN nursing program at Indian River State College at the Pruitt Campus located in Port St. Lucie, Florida is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the RN-BSN nursing program is continuing accreditation.
Indian River State College offers a number of different degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida. Some professions require both a degree and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours. Student eligibility to apply to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam in the State of Florida is defined in 464.008, F.S., and also includes possession of a valid form of identification and a social security number. Please visit the Florida Board of Nursing to ensure your eligibility.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are trained to work under the direction of doctors and registered nurses to assist with examining and treating patients; measure and record patient vital signs; prepare and administer injections; dress wounds; assist patients with bathing, dressing and eating; and record the progress of patients.
The Practical Nursing program is a 1350 clock hour program with four courses in lecture, lab, and the clinical setting. Students will earn a vocational certificate after successful completion of the program and will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam.
The Practical Nursing courses are offered part-time in the evenings and on weekends, providing a flexible format for working adults.
Indian River State College offers a number of different degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida. Some professions require both a degree and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours. If your future plans include achieving licensure or certification, you should know that requirements vary by state.
After completion of the Nursing Assistant program, you are eligible to apply for practical and didactic exams through Prometric and the Florida State Board of Nursing to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Florida. If you are a student who may choose to reside outside of Florida, Indian River State College cannot confirm whether this degree program meets educational requirements for certification in your state. Please contact the board of nursing in your state to determine whether this course will meet their certification requirements.
The Nursing Assistant program prepares students for certification and employment as nursing assistants in long-term care facilities, clinics, home care and hospitals. Students learn to identify and meet basic patient care needs for safety, vital signs, comfort, and activities of daily living.
You will need to complete an advising session and additional steps before you can be admitted to this program. Download the application booklet for more information. You will need to be at least 18 years old by the time you complete the course.
As a home health aide, you can be part of the team that provides essential services to patients as they regain their independence at home.
In this program, you will learn the skills you need to be a successful and compassionate home health aide, including observation, record keeping, and supporting daily needs such as nutrition, household management and safety.
This program is ideal for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) who want to expand their skills and credentials.
At Indian River State College, our students who study Nursing Assistant can go into these careers:
At Indian River State College, our students who study Nursing RN can go into these careers:
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Interested in learning more about how The River’s nursing programs can help you reach your career goals? Reach out to get more information or speak to an admissions counselor.
We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.
Experience the energy of campus life for yourself. Schedule a tour to explore our facilities, meet students and staff, and discover what makes The River an incredible place to learn and grow.
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