Healthcare & Skilled Trades Programs at Coastal Technical Institute — Palm Bay, FL
Coastal Technical Institute offers 7 diploma programs across healthcare and skilled trades. Programs range from 3.5 weeks to 56 weeks, with tuition starting at $745. Browse, filter, or search the full catalog below.
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All Programs at Coastal Technical Institute in Palm Bay, Florida
Coastal Technical Institute (CTI) is a licensed vocational school located at 1470 Treeland Blvd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909. CTI offers fast-track diploma programs in both healthcare and skilled trades for students seeking career-ready training without a four-year degree. All programs are taught by industry professionals with real-world experience.
Healthcare Programs
CTI's healthcare programs prepare students for high-demand careers in nursing, patient care, and laboratory services. The Nursing Assistant and Practical Nursing programs are approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) — 3.5 weeks, 91 clock hours, $745. Train to assist patients at home with personal care, daily living activities, vital sign monitoring, and meal preparation. Diploma awarded upon completion.
- Phlebotomy Technician — 6 weeks, 148 clock hours, $1,125. Learn venipuncture, blood specimen collection, pediatric draws, and infection control. Includes preparation for the MedCA Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam.
- Nursing Assistant (CNA) — 6 weeks, 120 clock hours, $1,180. Prepare for the Florida Prometric Certified Nursing Assistant Examination. Includes 40 clinical externship hours in hospital and long-term care settings.
- Practical Nursing (LPN) — 56 weeks, 1,354 clock hours, $13,640. Florida Board of Nursing approved LPN diploma program covering Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology, Maternity, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Mental Health Nursing. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN.
Skilled Trades Programs
CTI's trades programs train students for high-demand, well-paying careers in construction, manufacturing, and building systems. All trades programs are 36–42 weeks and include both classroom and laboratory instruction.
- HVAC Technology — 36 weeks, 600 clock hours, $10,675. Learn to install, service, and repair residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Covers EPA regulations, commercial refrigeration, and HVAC system design.
- Electrical Technology — 36 weeks, 600 clock hours, $10,475. Train for entry-level employment as an electrical technician. Covers the National Electric Code (NEC), residential and commercial wiring, AC/DC circuits, home automation systems, and motors and controls.
- Welding Technology — 42 weeks, 700 clock hours, $12,700. Develop skills in fillet welding, SMAW, MIG, TIG, structural welding, pipe welding (2G, 5G, 6G), and non-ferrous welding. Graduates may be eligible for AWS welding certifications.
Admissions & Financial Information
All programs require applicants to be at least 18 years of age with a valid state ID and Social Security card. Most healthcare programs require a background check (Level II), immunization records, a physical exam with TB test, and liability insurance. Coastal Technical Institute does not participate in federal financial aid but offers flexible payment plan options. Programs can be paid directly — no student loans required.
To apply, visit coastaltechnicalinstitute.com/apply or call (321) 914-3041. Classes start regularly throughout the year — view upcoming start dates at coastaltechnicalinstitute.com/start-dates.
