The health care training programs at Concorde Career Institute in Tampa are for high school graduates (or holders of an equivalent qualification, such as the GED) who are over the age of 18. 

You must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. You must also be a citizen, permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen of the United States with a Social Security number to apply. 

Applicants to all our programs must:

• Complete our online application
• Pay the application fee, if required
• Provide proof of high school graduation/ GED completion
• Participate in a virtual or in-person interview
• Complete any required entrance assessments, including:
  • Wonderlic SLE (required for all programs) 
  • Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) A2 exam (required for surgical technology, respiratory therapy, cardiovascular sonography and diagnostic medical sonography applicants)

Some students may also be asked to produce documentation proving their citizenship or residency status upon application. 

Finally, the following programs require a criminal background check:

• Cardiovascular Sonography
• Dental Hygiene
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Pharmacy Technician
• Respiratory Therapy
• Surgical Technology