Why Students Choose to Attend Azure College

"Azure College is your stepping-stone to a successful career. We understand the specific needs of adult learners and the challenges you face trying to integrate the workforce.

We’ll not only train you in industry-leading techniques and up-to-the-second real-world knowledge, but we’ll also support you along every step of your journey – from enrollment and financial aid applications to helping you find fulfilling employment after graduation.
REAL WORLD FOCUS

Our focus on practical, career-orientated education and training, coupled with our hands-on approach delivered by educators with expert real-world experience, has made Azure College one of the fastest growing private sector colleges in Florida.

Our education and training programs are developed in consultation with industry experts to meet the rapidly evolving needs of their fields. That means Azure College students receive focused specialized training in the latest industry trends, software, tools and equipment for a relevant, real-world education.

As a result, Azure College graduates are well respected in the professional industries we serve and sought after to fill the best positions in the healthcare, information technology and business fields that continue to experience explosive growth in a service-based 21st century economy.
CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY

Our three campuses – Miami Gardens, Sebring and Boca Raton – are strategically located around Florida to provide a convenient and socially engaging student lifestyle that fits seamlessly into your busy schedule.

Our Allied Health and career training campuses in Florida are among the newest and most technologically advanced education and training facilities in the state. All our campuses support student laptops and tablets and our student knowledge center offers 24/7 access for downloading textbooks, academic, financial and other specialized information.
STANDING FOR DIVERSITY

Azure College is proud of its standing in the great multicultural state of Florida as a leader in cultural and ethnic diversity and is committed to not only providing an atmosphere of social inclusion, but also to embracing a diversity of ideas and experiences as part of a well-rounded education.

That extends particularly to our immigrant students and those who have served in the military. Not only do we hold an enormous amount of respect for your combat experience and have dedicated ourselves to helping you apply your expert knowledge in a civilian context, but we believe we also have much to learn from you.
FOCUSSED ON RESULTS

And just like you, we’re focused on results too. Azure College emphasizes quality instruction and upholds the highest standards. We strive to set a benchmark of at least 70 per cent success in student retention, placement rate and outcome of license and certification examinations.

Studying at Azure College will be one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding times of your life, and we welcome you to pay us a visit today. Simply contact one of our friendly admissions team and we’ll be happy to organize a campus tour and explain your course and financial options for a smooth, stress-free enrollment process.

Azure College, your next right decision."

Apply for Financial Aid

How to Apply?

The FAFSA can be filed electronically at http://fafsa.ed.gov be sure to include the Azure College school code (OPEID 042166). Azure College’s priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1. The FAFSA should be filed within two weeks of application for admission and must be renewed each year. Prompt submission assures consideration for maximum available financial aid. The information reported on the FAFSA is used to determine the expected family contribution (EFC). Financial aid eligibility is determined by subtracting the EFC from the total estimated educational expenses.

After filling FAFSA:

 

After the FAFSA has been processed, the student will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The student and/or family must review the SAR for accuracy and notify the financial aid office of any necessary corrections.
Assistance packages are developed using information from the FAFSA and any supplemental documents. The foundation for all assistance packages is contributions from student and family income and assets. Azure College provides students with award letters indicating the amount of financial aid for which they may be eligible and sources from which the aid may be received.
Reinstated/readmitted students may be considered for financial aid if they meet all eligibility requirements.
Azure College complies with all applicable state and federal equal credit opportunity laws; however, Azure College cannot guarantee financial assistance or credit to any student.

Respiratory Care (AS) Program Description

Program Objectives

This program trains students for the occupation of Respiratory Therapist (SOC Code 29-1126). Azure College’s Respiratory Therapy (AS Degree) program prepares graduates for direct-patient care positions in skilled-nursing facilities, hospitals, hospices, physician’s offices, staffing agencies, and home-health care agencies.

Purpose
To prepare graduates to pass the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Advanced Practitioner Examination and to become competent Registered Respiratory Therapists.

Upon graduation graduate will:

• Provide treatment, management, control, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with respiration.
• Provide patients with therapeutic use of medical gases, air, and oxygen administering apparatus.
• Appropriately use environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, medications, and ventilatory control.
• Supervise postural drainage, chest physiotherapy, and breathing exercises.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and measures and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.
• Use appropriate library and information resources to research professional issues and support lifelong learning.
• Formulate questions that can be addressed with data, and collect, organize and present relevant data to answer them.

Program Schedule
The program can be completed in 104 weeks. Students attend class Monday to Friday 8am to 1pm or 6pm to 11pm. Clinical training may extend to weekends and holidays.

The MD to Rn Program

The 12-months Accelerated Nursing Program For Foreign-Educated Physicians (MD to RN) at Azure College is a specialized, 4-quarter curriculum that transforms foreign-educated doctors into a US trained nurse.
Upon completion, students will receive an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. Graduates are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse practice (NCLEX-RN). Final determination of the applicant’s ability to sit for the licensing examination and to become licensed to practice in Florida is made by the Board of Nursing. Florida Educational Institute cannot assure licensure.

The program is offered both full time and part-time. The Full time (11 months) courses are generally taught during the day; part-time (18 months) courses are generally taught evening and weekends. The part-time track is convenient for those students who prefer to work
while attending classes.

Admission requirements for Nursing (ASN): 

The programs at Azure College are open to all qualified applicants without regard to political affiliation, race, color, religion, gender, disability, marital status, place or birth or national origin and with proper regard to their privacy and constitutional rights.
Prospective students who wish to enter our programs must meet the following:

• Applicant is 18 years of age
• Schedule and attend an admissions interview with an Azure College Admission Rep.
• Complete an admissions application and pay $50 application fee.
• Verification of high school graduation (transcript, diploma, etc.) OR Verification of GED completion (GED scores or GED diploma) OR Proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a United States secondary school OR a signed attestation that the applicant is a High School Graduate.
• Copy of government issued ID
• Meet the program technical standards
• Attend a mandatory information session

Student must provide the following before an admission decision is made:

• Provide results of your Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing examination (ACT). Institution requirements for admission are a combined score of 1200 on the SAT, a composite score of 18 on the ACT or a successful passing score on the school’s entrance examination (Kaplan score 60% or higher).
• Provide the School a clean Level 2 criminal background check.
• Provide the School a clean Drug and Alcohol Test

Student must provide the following at the most 30 days after class start.

• Complete Physical Exam
• Complete an American Heart Association CPR course.
• Provide a current Liability Insurance

Note: Applicants will not be required to provide proof of high school graduation when they provide the following:

• Verification (official transcript) of an earned degree from an accredited institution recognized by United States Department of Education,
• An evaluation of an official transcript by a NACES approved educational evaluator service attesting that the degree is equivalent to a degree earned at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

Azure College reserves the right to accept up to 15% of applicants who do not meet appropriate entrance test scores (within three points), but who request admission based on other criteria. An appeal letter by the student and accompanying documentation (two letters of recommendation and official copy of High School transcript) are reviewed by the Dean of Academic Affairs and the Campus Vice President. If the appeal is approved, a waived letter is placed in the applicant’s academic file.
In rare instances when the high school transcript/record is unavailable, a letter which contains the student name, social security number, date and year of graduation, and a statement attesting that the transcript/record is unavailable from the Registrar will meet the entrance requirements to the College for proof of high school.
Note: All students must complete a separate course in HIV/AIDS in order to graduate or demonstrate current documentation of course completion.

Nursing (ASN):

126.5 Quarter Credits
Total Clock Hours: 1765
104 weeks
Azure College’s Associate of Science degree program in Nursing enables students to acquire the knowledge and skills required to become registered nurses (RN) SOC Code 29.1111. Registered nurses are vital members of the health care team who assess, plan, and provide direct patient care. They work closely with physicians and other health care professionals. Education in nursing combines class work with clinical experiences in local hospitals, health care agencies, and the community. In addition to nursing classes and clinical assignments, students take a series of general education and basic science courses.
Within the scope of practice for the registered nurse, the graduate will meet the client’s needs by:

• Using critical thinking, the nursing process, and current standards of practice in developing plans of care based on developmental, biological, physiological, socio-cultural, religious and spiritual, and teaching/learning needs of clients.
• Practicing within the 3 nursing roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing.
• Performing basic and complex therapeutic interventions using nursing knowledge, advanced skills, and current technology in a competent and safe manner.
• Demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing-professional behavior.
• Demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing-communication.
• Demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing-assessment
• Demonstrate competencies in the core components of the professional nurse-clinical decision making.
• Demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing-caring intervention.
• Demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing- teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing-collaboration.
• Demonstrate competencies in the core components of professional nursing-managing care.

In meeting these outcomes, graduates of the program will not only be educated in a broad scope of nursing practices “to respond to society’s health care needs,” but also to fill a need realized from the national nursing shortage. The rigorous curriculum will ensure the highest level of training and quality of candidates.
Clinical experience is received in hospitals on acute medical-surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, maternity and critical care units, emergency rooms and operating rooms; in extended care and rehabilitation facilities; with home health and community health agencies; and in psychiatric facilities.

Upon completion the program, the graduate will receive an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and be certified to the FBON who will determine the student’s eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX© -RN). Azure College cannot assure licensure.

Admission requirements for Practical Nursing:

•      Must be 17 years of age or older at the time of the first class.

•      Admissions Interview

Prospective students who wish to enter our programs must Schedule and attend an admissions interview with an Azure College Admission Rep. The During this interview, an admissions representative evaluates an applicant’s history, career goals and potential for academic success. This interview also provides applicants with the opportunity to determine whether the programs of study meet their individual objectives.

•     Complete the College Enrollment application and pay the $50 application fee

•     Proof of High School Graduation or Equivalence

    Prospective student must provide one of the following:

1. Verification of high school graduation (transcript, diploma, etc.) OR Verification of GED   completion (GED scores or GED diploma) OR Proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a United States secondary school or
2. Proof of a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to a standard high school diploma and is recognized by the student’s home state, or
3. Be a high school senior eligible to apply and upon graduation submit proof of high school graduation, or
4. Verification (official transcript) of an earned degree from an accredited institution recognized by United States Department of Education, or
5. An evaluation of an official transcript by a NACES approved educational evaluator service attesting that the degree is equivalent to a degree earned at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

•     Meet the chosen program Specific admissions requirements

    Additional admissions requirements may apply to specific programs. These requirements are listed in the program description sections of the Catalog for the individual programs.

• Additional Admissions Requirements

Student must provide the following before an admission decision is made:

1.     Ability to meet the Clinical Requirements policy.
2.     Recommendation from the Nursing Admissions Committee.
3.     Provide to the School a clean Level 2 criminal background check.
4.     Provide to the School a clean Drug and Alcohol Test
5.     A score of 50% or better at Kaplan Nursing Entrance exam

Student must provide the following at the most 30 days after class start.

1.     Complete Physical Exam
2.     Complete an American Heart Association CPR course.
3.     Provide a current Liability Insurance

• Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam

The Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam assessment will not be an admissions requirement, but a pre-requisite to start the nursing concentration (core) classes. Students who achieve a score of 50% will be accepted into the program.

Students who score between 40-49% will be conditionally accepted into the nursing program. All Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam scores must be on file and reviewed by the Nursing Admissions Committee before the start of nursing core. Failure to achieve the minimum score (60%) on the second attempt will prevent the student from taking the nursing core classes, and the student will be dropped from the nursing program.

The Campus Academic Dean reviews the application and notifies the applicant of acceptance within approximately three weeks. The college reserves the right to deny admissions to students it feels will not benefited from its programs.

Practical Nursing

 

Practical Nursing is a 12-month program prepares students as Practical Nurses who are important members of the health care team. They care for the ill, injured or infirm, promote wellness, maintain health and prevent illness under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or licensed dentist. Practical nurses work in hospitals, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, offices, clinics, home health and other health care settings.

This program starts every year in August and ends in September. Students experience a combination of theory, laboratory and clinical course work. This vocational program consists of 1,350 hours of study over a 12-month period. Students will attend classes Mondays through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clinical classes are available either on Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p. m or Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p. m.

Upon successful completion of this program graduates earn a Vocational Certificate in Practical Nursing and are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become Licensed Practical Nurses, and are able to perform the following:

Use appropriate verbal and written communications in the performance of nursing functions.

    Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to the nursing profession.
    Describe human growth and development.
    Apply the principles of infection control, utilizing nursing principles
    Perform aseptic techniques.
    Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
    Apply principles of nutrition.
    Perform nursing procedures.
    Administer medication.
    Provide care for medical/surgical/oncology patients, utilizing nursing principles.
    Provide care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, utilizing nursing principles.
    Provide care for maternal/newborn patients, utilizing nursing principles.
    Provide care for pediatric patients, utilizing nursing principles.
    Provide bio-psycho-social support.
    Develop transitional skills
    Demonstrate employability skills specific to practical nursing.

In meeting these outcomes, graduates of the program will not only be educated in a broad scope of nursing practices “to respond to society’s health care needs,” but also to fill a need realized from the national nursing shortage. The rigorous curriculum will ensure the highest level of training and quality of candidates.