FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2003
Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Allied health careers in spotlight at Florida Community College this fall
Allied Health Professions Week celebrated nationally November 2-8

It's possible for students to pursue a healthcare career without becoming a doctor or nurse. A career field known as allied health is made up of professionals who perform a wide variety of healthcare services to help doctors and nurses diagnose and heal patients. Programs of study at Florida Community College vary, lasting from months to two years. Students can earn certificates and degrees that can provide a rewarding career or be a stepping stone to an advanced degree. The College is offering a series of free information sessions for those interested in careers in the field of allied health during the months of October and November. The schedule includes:

Program	Date/Time	Bldg./Room	R.S.V.P.
Radiography	Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.	A-307	904.766.6667
Physical Therapist Assistant	Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m.	A-212	904.766.6513
Massage Therapy	Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.	F-126	904.766.6513
Dietetic Technician	Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.	Mallard Room	904.766.5572
Pharmacy Technician (NEW)	Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.	C-136	904.766.6737
Respiratory Care Technician	Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.	TBA	904.766.6513
Health Information Management	Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.	A-109	904.766.6663
Histology and Med Lab Tech.	Nov. 18, 6 p.m.	A-229	904.766.6511

According to the Health Professions Network, allied health professionals make up about 60 percent of all healthcare providers. They greatly influence health care delivery by supporting, facilitating and complementing the roles of physicians and other healthcare specialists.

North Campus is located at 4501 Capper Road. To make a reservation for the information session or for more information about the programs, call the reservation number listed after each date, or the Florida Community College Information Center at 904.646.2300.