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 4 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) — 4 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, 175 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, $12,230. 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. CTI's 2025 NCLEX-PN pass rate is 94.12%, above the national average of 86.06%.
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, $13,750. 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 payment plan options. There are 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.
