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The campus of Health Opportunity Technical Center is in Miami Gardens, FL, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Health Opportunity Technical Center include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission at Health Opportunity Technical Center is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2007-2008, the school had 101 students enrolled (152 full-time equivalent). Health Opportunity Technical Center has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Health Opportunity Technical Center, Inc. is committed to providing superior quality in allied health education to very cultural diverse community. Through innovative delivery systems and the uncompromising dedication, the institution will focus on enriching lives of the traditional as well as the non-traditional student, in providing skills for entry level employment in health related fields."
More complete details are provided below.
Health Opportunity Technical Center
18441 NW 2nd Ave Ste 300
Miami Gardens, FL 33169
General Phone: (305) 249-2275
http://www.hotc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 150 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | dialysis tech, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, electrocardiograph tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Health Opportunity Technical Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 75 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 75 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Health Opportunity Technical Center had a total enrollment of 101 students (152 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 9% |
| Women | 91% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 31% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 17% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of North Miami Beach, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 131 | 131 | 100% | 131 | 100% |
| Men | 12 | 12 | 100% | 12 | 100% |
| Women | 119 | 119 | 100% | 119 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Health Opportunity Technical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 4058300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $77,500 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $77,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Health Opportunity Technical Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career services On-campus library
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