Palm Bay’s trusted healthcare training school has officially entered a new chapter—and it’s more exciting than ever. Formerly known as Brevard Nursing Academy, the school is now operating as Coastal Technical Institute, with a sharpened focus on career-ready programs in both healthcare and skilled trades.

What’s New at Coastal Technical Institute?

Coastal Technical Institute continues to offer its foundational healthcare programs:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Home Health Aide (HHA)

• Phlebotomy Technician (PHL)

• Practical Nursing (PN)

  

But now, it also offers high-value trade certifications that are in urgent demand across Florida and nationwide, including:

• HVAC Technician Training

• Electrical Systems Technology

• Welding & Fabrication

These new programs are designed to be short-term, hands-on, and job-focused, allowing students to get certified and begin working quickly—without the debt or delay of traditional college.

Why It Matters for Students and the Community

With healthcare burnout on the rise and infrastructure jobs booming, Coastal Technical Institute’s hybrid approach to education helps meet the needs of:

• Aspiring healthcare workers who want stable, meaningful careers.

• Trade-focused students looking for tangible, high-paying skills.

• Employers who urgently need skilled professionals in both fields.

By expanding beyond nursing into technical fields, Coastal Technical Institute is building a stronger, more versatile local workforce.

Your Career, Your Choice

The new era of education is all about flexibility, accessibility, and employability. Coastal Technical Institute offers:

• Small class sizes

• Flexible schedules (day & evening classes)

• Career placement support

• State-approved curriculum and certifications

Whether you're just starting out or switching careers, this school gives you the tools to succeed—faster.

Discover how Coastal Technical Institute can help you build your future.👉 Explore our new trade programs here.