Westchester, Miami · 33155
Patient Care Technician School Near Westchester
GMTTI is just 15 min from Westchester. 41 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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Westchester → GMTTI
Westchester to GMTTI: A Short, Easy Commute
Westchester is 5 miles southwest of GMTTI. An easy 15-minute drive via Bird Road (SW 40th St) or SW 8th St.
Westchester is a predominantly Cuban-American suburban community with a strong healthcare employment market along Bird Road. It borders Coral Gables, West Miami, and South Miami.
Bus Routes 40 and 73 connect Westchester to Little Havana and the GMTTI campus area.
Student Testimonial
What Westchester Students Say
"Desde Westchester a GMTTI son 15 minutos por Bird Road. El personal bilingüe hizo todo más fácil. Ahora trabajo en una clínica de Westchester."
Program Curriculum
What You'll Learn
- Nursing assistant skills (CNA)
- Phlebotomy and venipuncture
- EKG monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Patient safety and infection control
- Medical terminology and documentation
- Three certifications from one program
Healthcare Jobs Near Westchester
Where Westchester Graduates Work
- Bird Road medical corridor — specialists, urgent care, labs
- South Miami Hospital (Baptist Health)
- Westchester private physician offices
- Community health centers serving the area
- Home health agencies in Westchester and Kendall
- CVS, Walgreens, Sedano's pharmacies on Bird Road
Westchester — FAQ
Common Questions from Westchester
5 miles — about 15 min by car. Miami-Dade bus routes also connect Westchester 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.
Westchester graduates work at hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities throughout Miami-Dade County. GMTTI career services helps with job placement.
Start Your Career Near Westchester
41 weeks. Financial aid available. Just 15 min from Westchester. 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."