At Suncoast Career Academy (SCA) our singular mission is focused on providing a high-quality education that will enable our graduating students to achieve their professional career aspirations. Serving Hillsborough County and the surrounding counties in Florida. SCA is licensed by the Florida Department of Education for all three programs, approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry to instruct Entry-level Dental Assistant (EFDA/Radiology) as well as licensed by the Florida Board of Pharmacy to provide Pharmacy Technician training. Contact us to learn how we stand out from other schools and how we can help you achieve your goals.
*At this time SCA does not offer dental services to the public as part of the curriculum. Our dental program involves externships.
Suncoast Career Academy
Suncoast Career Academy (SCA) originally started to fulfill a need for exceptional education in healthcare career fields with a high employee rotation. SCA is approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry for Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA)/Radiology. SCA is also licensed by the Florida Board of Pharmacy to provide Pharmacy Technician training. Our school Department of Education license number is #6044. We are very proud to continue to provide high-quality education with direct hands-on training at an affordable price to anyone wanting a career in healthcare! Is that you?
What We Teach
Our entry-level Dental Assistant (EFDA/Radiology) program includes courses in dental anatomy, sterilization, patient care, dental radiology, restorative dentistry, chairside assisting and many other subjects to prepare you for a career in dental assisting. All courses are supplemented with clinical laboratory time to enhance your educational experience with live hands-on training. At the end of the classroom/lab portion of the course, the student will practice their skills at their externships.
Our Pharmacy Technician program includes Pharmacy Law, Medical Terminology, Pharmaceutical calculations, Body systems, and compounding along with many other required subjects. At the end of the classroom/lab portion of the course, the student will practice their skills at their externships. After all aspects of the course are complete, the student is qualified to register with the Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy, to obtain a Registered Pharmacy Technician license.
Our Medical Assistant program is also outstanding. The program includes topics such as Medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Laboratory procedures and many other required areas. At the end of the classroom/online/lab portion of the program, the student will complete an externship. After all course units and externship is completed, the student will be qualified and encouraged to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam at a testing center.
CPR is offered for the programs included in the tuition and all programs strictly adhere to Florida statutes.
How We Do It
At SCA we know the value of a quality education and the importance of keeping education and training linked. What is learned in the classroom is practiced in a clinical laboratory setting at their externship site under strict supervision by certified and licensed professionals currently working in the career field. We are not satisfied until our students can demonstrate they know the concepts taught and can apply what they learn.
√ *Tuition: $3,900.00 for Entry-level Dental Assistant (DA) (EFDA/Radiology) program; $3,250 for Pharmacy Technician program; and $8,900 for Medical Assistant program. Tuition cost INCLUDES uniform voucher, lab fees, lab supplies, PPE, CPR class/certification and graduation fees. The Medical Assistant program has additional lab fees not part of tuition.
√ Eligibility: Must be 18 years old or older with valid HS Diploma or GED. The minimum age for the Pharmacy Technician program is 17 years old. All courses taught in English.
Basic computer skills advised. Background checks performed. Pharmacy Technician course has a basic entrance exam. Immunizations required.
√ Length: DA & PhT - 5 month program. Fast-paced, thorough, and hands on. High placement rate! MA - 10.75 month comprehensive program.
Externship options available. SCA does not perform dental services for the public.
* Indicates may change without prior notice
Upcoming Schedule
Class | Start Date | Description | Status | Graduation |
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DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 20 May 2023 Saturday 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | NOW ENROLLING | TBD |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 23 May 2023 Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | NOW ENROLLING | TBD |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 19 August 2023 Saturday 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | NOW ENROLLING | TBD |
REGISTERED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN | 29 Aug 2023 Tues/Thurs 6pm - 9:30pm | Entry-level Pharmacy Technician (Registered) | NOW ENROLLING | TBD |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 29 August 2023 Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | NOW ENROLLING | TBD |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA-RADIOLOGY | 24 January, 2023 Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to Entry-level Dental Assistant with EFDA/Radiology | CLOSED | 5 June, 2023 |
REGISTERED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN | 24 January, 2023 Tues/Thurs 6pm - 9:30pm | Entry-level (Registered) Pharmacy Technician | CLOSED | 5 June, 2023 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA-RADIOLOGY | 21 January, 2023 Saturday Only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to Entry-level Dental Assisting with EFDA/Radiology | CLOSED | 5 June, 2023 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA-RADIOLOGY | 30 August 2022 Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA/Radiology | CLOSED | 5 June, 2023 |
REGISTERED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN | 30 August 2022 Tues/Thurs 6pm - 9:30pm | Entry-level (Registered) Pharmacy Technician | CLOSED | 5 June, 2023 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA-RADIOLOGY | 20 August 2022 Saturday Only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA/Radiology | CLOSED | 5 June, 2023 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA-RADIOLOGY | 10 May 2022 Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA/Radiology | CLOSED | 17 October 2022 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA-RADIOLOGY | 7 May 2022 Saturday Only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA/Radiology | CLOSED | 17 October 2022 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA-Radiology | 25 Jan 2022 Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA/ Radiology | CLOSED | 17 October 2022 |
REGISTERED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN | 25 Jan 2022 Tues/Thurs 6pm - 9:30pm | Entry-level Pharmacy Technician (Registered) | CLOSED | 17 October 2022 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA-Radiology | 22 JAN 2022 Saturday Only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | CLOSED | 17 October 2022 |
REGISTERED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN | 31 Aug 2021 Tues/Thurs 6pm - 9:30pm | Entry-level Pharmacy Technician (Registered) | CLOSED | 7 March 2022 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA-Radiology | 31 August 2021 Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | CLOSED | 7 March 2022 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA-Radiology | 21 August 2021 Saturday Only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | CLOSED | 7 March 2022 |
REGISTERED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN | 26 Jan 2021 Tues/Thurs 6pm - 9:30pm | Entry-level Pharmacy Technician (Registered) | CLOSED | 18 October 2021 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 23 Jan 2021 Saturday only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | CLOSED | 18 October 2021 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 4 May 2021 Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | CLOSED | 18 October 2021 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 31 August 2020 Mon/Wed 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with radiology & EFDA | Closed | 18 February 2021 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 15 August 2020 Saturday only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with radiology & EFDA | Closed | 18 February 2021 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 27 April 2020 Mon/Wed 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with radiology & EFDA | Closed | 22 October 2020 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 25 January 2020 Saturday only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with radiology & EFDA | Closed | 22 October 2020 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 7 Sept 2019 Saturday only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | Closed | 6 February 2020 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 19 Aug 2019 Mon/Wed 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | Closed | 6 February 2020 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 27 April 2019 Saturday Only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | Closed | 19 September 2019 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 25 March 2019 Mon/Wed 5:30 - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | Closed | 19 September 2019 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | 26 Jan 2019 Saturday Only 8am - 5pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | Closed | 27 June 2019 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | October 2018 Mon/Wed 5:30 - 9:30pm | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology | Closed | 10 April 2019 |
DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | DENTAL ASSIST/EFDA | Introduction to entry-level dental assisting with EFDA & Radiology |