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Let’s Look Inside Miami Dade College,

School of Health Sciences

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor opened the Center for Learning, Innovation and
Statistics, employment of healthcare occupa- Simulation, a state-of-the-art facility designed to pro-
tions is projected to grow 14% from 2018 to vide students with the training needed to excel in
2028, much faster than the average for all today’s fast-changing healthcare industry. This cut-
occupations. Healthcare occupations are pro- ting-edge educational facility is designed to closely
jected to add about 1.9 million new jobs in the resemble a real hospital setting and provide students
United States, more positions than any other with a safe environment for learning and practicing
occupational group. Due mainly to an skills. Special emphasis is placed on creating an envi-
increase in the aging population, this project- ronment of multi-disciplinary collaboration, allowing
ed growth is leading to greater demand for students from different specialties to work alongside
healthcare services. In 1977, Miami Dade one another as a healthcare team. We believe this
College opened the Medical Campus situated highly skilled training gives our students a competi-
in the heart of the Miami Health District. Dr. Alwyn Leiba tive edge when securing a career in the ever-changing
Straddling multiple historical neighborhoods healthcare industry.
including Overtown, Downtown Miami, Liberty City, Buena To prepare students for the ever growing healthcare
Vista, and East Little Havana, our long-standing mission of pro- field, the School of Health Sciences at Miami Dade College-
viding medical education, community outreach, collaboration Medical Campus offers several career technical certificate pro-
with surrounding hospitals, and dedication to our students has grams such as Emergency Medical Technician and Phlebotomy
culminated in growth of our programs and campus. The School Technician that students can complete in as few as 16 weeks.
of Health Sciences at Miami Dade College offers more than 20 We also offer an affordable Physician Assistant program, as well
healthcare programs, ranging from baccalaureate and associate as several associate degree and certificate programs such as
degrees to certificate programs that puts students on the fast Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Firefighter/EMT,
track to in-demand careers. We prepare students to become Histotechnology, Healthcare Informatics Specialist, Health
healthcare professionals to improve their quality of life and Information Tech nology, Nuclear Medicine Technology,
become an integral part of the healthcare team. According to Opticianry (Vision Care), Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapist
Dr. Alwyn Leiba, Dean (Interim) School of Health Sciences, by Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Radiography (X-Ray
training the next generation of healthcare providers, the School Technologist), Respiratory Care, Sonography, Massage Therapy,
of Health Sciences turns dreams into reality for thousands of Medical Assisting, Medical Coder/Biller Spec ialist, and
students every year. Veterinary Technology.
Miami-Dade County is the largest metropolitan area in the
State of Florida and experiences significant health and socioe- Co-authors are Dr. Debra Shannon,
conomic disparities. With these challenges in mind, our stu- Fabio Nascimento, Dr. Erika Di Porto and Arcenio Cruz.
dents participate and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary health-
care environment, while gaining invaluable learning experi- For more information, visit www.mdc.edu/health-sciences
ences. In July of 2019, Miami Dade College-Medical Campus or call (305) 237-4103.

When It Comes to Patient Care,

Put Them at Ease “ You can’t separate the clinical

and the fi nancial – not anymore.”
If I look at the average age my grandparents
lived, it is safe to say I am approaching the half- People who know Healthcare, know BDO.
way mark.
To this point, I avoided the mid-life crisis but
that does not remove the reality I am no longer
in my 20’s. I recently went to my doctor for an
annual checkup. The only unique aspect about
this visit is that it was the first time I’d been in
a medical setting (as a patient) since the
COVID-19 situation started. I wondered what
aspects had changed, and what had not. I was
curious as to how I would be greeted and how
the interaction would be altered. BY JAY JUFFRE
First, the doctor switched everything regard-
ing paperwork into an electronic email days
before my visit.
For some of you, this may be common sense, but if you have anyone still
filling out or signing anything in the office, see what you can do to elimi-
nate it. My doctor’s office is small and sits in proximity to the hospital. Not The BDO Center for Healthcare Excellence & Innovation
knowing new protocols, I pulled my car into the space about ten minutes
As the healthcare industry enters an era of unprecedented transformation, anticipating and
before my appointment and waited. A nurse donning a mask and gloves
understanding the future state model of healthcare is more important than ever. From advising on
waved me in from the entrance. I entered the building where warning signs complex joint ventures, to M&A services, to healthcare redesign, BDO’s multidisciplinary teams help
displaying the COVID-19 symptoms were prominent. Hand sanitizer was organizations plan for and implement the fi nancial and clinical changes needed to transform their
everywhere. Marks on the floor clearly showed me when I was within 6 feet institutions — and thrive in the years to come.
of anyone. The staff was also clearly educated on the do’s and don’ts.
I could go on and on but ultimately, I felt safer going to visit my doctor Alfredo Cepero, 305-420-8006 / acepero@bdo.com
than I do in the grocery or drug store. There is a new world when it comes Angelo Pirozzi, 646-520-2870 / apirozzi@bdo.com
to patient care. Those who go out of their way to make their patients feel
completely safe and comfortable will prosper. Those who do not will take @BDOHealth www.bdo.com/blogs/healthcare
longer to rebound. When it comes to patient care, put them at ease. Accountants | Advisors | Doctors
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Jay Juffre is Executive Vice President, ImageFIRST. For more information on
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