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Health Opportunity Technical Center
- 18441 NW 2nd Ave Ste 300
- Miami Gardens, FL 33169
- OPEID College Code: 04058300
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- General Phone: (305) 249-2275
- President: Joyce Byrd-Strozier
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 101
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $150.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 34 | 225 | 259 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 34 (100%) | 117 (52%) | 151 (58%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 34 (100%) | 117 (100%) | 151 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 52%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 15% | 46% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,093 | $2,397 | - | - |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Licensed Practical Nurse Training
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $19,680 | $19,680 | $11,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,570 | $2,570 | $870 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $936 | $914 | $900 |
| Other Expenses | $516 | $506 | $498 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $339 | $334 | $329 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $23,702 | $23,670 | $13,648 |
| Off Campus with Family | $22,589 | $22,584 | $12,579 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | $22,250 | 1,350 Contact Hours | 13 Months |
| Emergency Care Attendant | $2,450 | 300 Contact Hours | 3 Months |
| Electrocardiograph Technology | $4,100 | 465 Contact Hours | 4 Months |
| Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant | $600 | 165 Contact Hours | 2 Months |
| Emergency Medical Technology | $4,560 | 1,440 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| Phlebotomy | $1,350 | 180 Contact Hours | 2 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Electrocardiograph Technology | - | - |
| Emergency Care Attendant | - | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 44 | - |
| Health Unit Coordinator | - | - |
| Home Health Aide | - | - |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | 141 | - |
| Medical Office Assistant | - | - |
| Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant | 3 | - |
| Pharmacy Technician | - | - |
| Phlebotomy | - | - |
| Renal, Dialysis Technologist | - | - |
| Medical Records Technology | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 101 Undergraduate: 101
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2 Female: 99
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2 Female: 99
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 101 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 101 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 94 | 93% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6% |
| White | 1 | 1% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 1 | 1% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1 | 1% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4 | 4% |
| Ages 25-29 | 31 | 31% |
| Ages 30-34 | 20 | 20% |
| Ages 35-39 | 17 | 17% |
| Ages 40-49 | 20 | 20% |
| Ages 50-65 | 6 | 6% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 12 | 2 | 10 |
| Primarily Instruction | 12 | 2 | 10 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2 | 2 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 2 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,000 (2) | - (-) | $56,000 (2) |
| Instructor | $56,000 (2) | - (-) | $56,000 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,000 (2) | - (-) | $56,000 (2) |
| Instructor | $56,000 (2) | - (-) | $56,000 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 100% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 100% |
College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Health Opportunity Technical Center
- Reviewed on: September 17, 2009
- Rating: 1 / 5
Flag Review - student service is horrible. Its a rip off. $5000 to start is Ridiculous in these tough times.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
