Sweetwater, Miami · 33174
Medical Assistant School Near Sweetwater
GMTTI is just 20 min from Sweetwater. 35 weeks. Financial aid available. Bilingual staff. No long commute.
Global Medical & Technical Training Institute · ACCSC Accredited · Miami, FL 33125
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Financial aid available. Next class: April 13, 2026. Takes 60 seconds.
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Sweetwater → GMTTI
Sweetwater to GMTTI: A Short, Easy Commute
Sweetwater is about 7 miles from GMTTI via the Dolphin Expressway (Toll-836) or SW 8th St. The drive takes about 20 minutes.
Sweetwater is home to Florida International University (FIU) and a large Latin American community. It borders Doral and is connected to the rest of Miami-Dade via the Dolphin Expressway.
Bus Routes 11 and 836 Express connect Sweetwater to the GMTTI area. The Palmetto Expressway also provides direct access.
Student Testimonial
What Sweetwater Students Say
"Vivo en Sweetwater cerca de FIU. GMTTI me dio la formación práctica que la universidad no podía ofrecer en tan poco tiempo. Excelente decisión."
Program Curriculum
What You'll Learn
- Vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, and injections
- Medical records, billing, and coding
- Patient preparation and clinical procedures
- Pharmacology and medical terminology
- Administrative office procedures
- RMA certification exam preparation
Healthcare Jobs Near Sweetwater
Where Sweetwater Graduates Work
- FIU Health clinics and medical offices near campus
- Doral and Sweetwater urgent care centers
- Westchester medical corridor (Bird Road)
- Kendall healthcare facilities along SW 88th St
- Home health agencies serving western Miami-Dade
- Pharmacy chains in Sweetwater, Doral, and Westchester
Sweetwater — FAQ
Common Questions from Sweetwater
7 miles — about 20 min by car. Miami-Dade bus routes also connect Sweetwater to the GMTTI campus in Little Havana.
Yes. GMTTI is Title IV eligible. Most qualifying students pay $0 out of pocket. Free FAFSA assistance from our bilingual team.
The Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician programs are in Spanish. The Pharmacy Technician program is in English. All staff are bilingual.
Sweetwater graduates work at hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities throughout Miami-Dade County. GMTTI career services helps with job placement.
Start Your Career Near Sweetwater
35 weeks. Financial aid available. Just 20 min from Sweetwater. Bilingual staff ready to help.
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What Our Miami Students Say
"Excellent school gave me all the necessary resources to study. The teachers are excellent — they take the time to explain to each student. Thanks to them I graduated and now work at Memorial Regional in Hollywood."
"I really love the school. At first I was skeptical about what kind of knowledge I was going to acquire, but so far I have learned a lot in the past seven months. I highly recommend it."
"La mejor escuela, con un alto nivel académico, con excelentes profesionales pendientes de tu progreso y desempeño. Si lo que buscas es invertir en tu futuro, este es el lugar. Los recomiendo."