PHSC Continuing Education Courses: Enhancing Skills and Careers

In today's rapidly evolving world, continuous learning and skill development are paramount for professional success and personal growth. Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) offers a diverse range of continuing education courses designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking to advance their careers, acquire new skills, or pursue personal enrichment. These courses cater to a wide array of fields, from public service and healthcare to early childhood development and legal support.

Public Service Programs

For individuals drawn to a career in public service, PHSC provides specialized training and continuing education opportunities. A career in public service may be right for you. Modern society could not function without the protection of law enforcement officers, the assistance of emergency responders or support for those who are unable to help themselves, including children and the elderly. Individuals serving the public often require continuing education and training to keep current in skills and technology.

Law Enforcement and Corrections

Law enforcement officers are charged with maintaining order, ensuring the safety and protection of citizens and their property, and enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws. Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested, are awaiting trial or imprisoned. Officers must maintain security, and prevent disturbances and assaults. For those seeking to enter or advance in these fields, PHSC offers several programs:

Equivalency of Training (EOT) Program: PHSC's Equivalency of Training (EOT) program is for out-of-state officers, federal officers, military personnel, and previously certified Florida officers with a break of service of more than four years. Your break of service can be no more than eight years to qualify. Once granted an exemption from basic recruit training, the student will complete the program to include the required proficiency and achieve a passing score on the SOCE within one year of receiving your exemption. The two-week Equivalency of Training Academy is not intended for basic instruction, rather for the experienced criminal justice veteran.
Crime Scene/Forensic Science Technology Program: PHSC’s Crime Scene/Forensic Science Technology program provides students with the knowledge and skillset to prepare them for the workforce. PHSC students apply learned techniques through a hands-on approach and scenarios. This degree program provides a concentrated course of study of all facets of our criminal justice system.

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Transition Opportunities: Correctional officers may desire to transition into a career in law enforcement or earn dual certifications. Probation officers may desire to transition into a career in law enforcement or earn dual certifications.

Law enforcement officers uphold the laws of their country and those of the jurisdiction in which they work. Police officers have the enormous responsibility of upholding the law, protecting citizens and maintaining order in the communities they serve. These courageous professionals patrol neighborhoods, highways and public gathering areas throughout their service districts.

Fire Science

PHSC's Fire Academy trains and educates future fire service personnel. Fire science service professionals are responsible for suppressing, inspecting and investigating fire related incidents. They may also conduct safety and building inspections to ensure federal, state and local fire codes are met and examine occupancies for fire hazards. The purpose of this program is to provide the necessary training required for students to become certified firefighters as well as licensed Emergency Medical Technicians. It is not intended for those who are currently certified/licensed as either firefighters or EMTs.

Healthcare Programs

The healthcare industry is vast. As advances to procedures and changes to the system are implemented, continuing education is necessary. PHSC offers a variety of programs to train and upskill healthcare professionals. Interested in learn more about PHSC's nursing and health programs?

Dental Programs

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as dental assistants and dental auxiliaries. The program meets all competencies required by the Florida Department of Education for Dental Assistants. The Dental Hygiene program at PHSC offers an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene (AS DH). This degree requires full-time enrollment to complete.

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Emergency Medical Services

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. They respond to emergency calls, perform medical services and transport patients to medical facilities.

Medical Assisting

Medical Assistant (MA) is a three-semester program on West Campus. This program prepares students for employment as a Medical Assistant under the supervision of licensed medical personnel.

Nursing

Registered nurses (RNs) enjoy many options for employment, from maternity wards and emergency rooms to home health agencies and doctors' offices. Flexible work schedules, competitive salaries, employer incentives and good benefits are common. Practical nurses, or LPNs, perform a broad range of duties in diverse health care settings, including caring for newborns, the aged, the home bound or the mentally ill.

BSN Program: The fully online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program is designed to prepare graduates of Associate in Science in Nursing (ADN) degree programs or diploma programs for the next level in their nursing career.
LPN and Paramedic to ADN Programs: The purpose of this program track is to allow an entry point into the Associate Degree in Nursing program for the Licensed Practical Nurse and Paramedic.

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Radiography

Radiographers play an important role in the diagnosis of injury and disease. With imaging technology, doctors can determine the condition of bones, body tissues and organs. Radiographers are trained to operate the equipment that makes these diagnostic images possible.

Surgical Technology

Pasco-Hernando State College strives to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Paralegal Studies

Paralegals assist attorneys with virtually every aspect of legal work. Preparing important documents for closings, hearings, trials and corporate meetings are routine assignments. This program will allow students to gain a working knowledge of business and Real Property Law, civil procedure, and a basic understanding of the law and legal ethics.

Early Childhood Development

PHSC offers two Early Childhood Development credentialing courses to further your knowledge and your career. The Operation of an Early Childhood Center is the Director Credential, and the Florida Childcare Professional Credential (FCCPC) is a Staff Credential. In partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando (ELCPH), limited tuition support is available on a first come, first served basis to those who are eligible. Students who live in Pasco or Hernando counties, who are current early learning childcare providers or plan to become an early learning childcare provider in these counties, may be eligible for ELCPH tuition support or students who live outside of these counties but work at an early learning childcare establishment in these counties may also be eligible.

Florida Childcare Professional Credential (FCCPC)

This 12-week course is designed to provide students with learning opportunities related to demonstration of written competencies for children ages birth to five years, in the functional areas of early childhood education. Students will be required to complete 480 work or volunteer hours in a childcare setting. Students are required to be evaluated on classroom seminars, field experiences, and performance observation in an early childhood setting. A classroom observation will be conducted by an early learning specialist. The E-portfolio, which will document successful mastery of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), is required for course completion, and meets the Florida Department of Education and the Department of Children and Families' requirements. This course is Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) scholarship eligible. Students interested should apply early as T.E.A.C.H.

Dates:
- Sept. 9-Dec.
- Jan. 20-Apr.
- May 19-Aug.

Operation of an Early Childhood Center (Director Credential)

This 8-week course addresses the role of the director and responsibilities of managing an early childhood center, as well as practices of time management, planning and goal setting as they pertain to early childhood centers. This course is Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) scholarship eligible. Students interested should apply early as T.E.A.C.H.

Dates:
- Sept. 22-Nov.
- Jan. 26-Mar.
- Mar.

Rapid Credentialing Program

PHSC’s Rapid Credentialing Program provides students with short-term continuing education and career and job training to earn certificates and certifications in their chosen career path. Rapid credentialing courses are an excellent option for adults displaced by COVID, recent high school graduates, and those looking to further their career or start a new one. The Rapid Credentialing career and job training program consists of many individual courses in Continuing Professional Education that can be articulated and stacked to earn certifications or an associates degree, Law Enforcement Advanced Courses, and more. These courses are designed for busy working students and are offered at convenient times.

Social and Human Services

The social and human services field focuses on improving the lives of others.

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