About Southern Technical Institute

Southern Technical Institute (STI) Credentials:

Licensed by Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education
Approved CE-Broker #5015636
Approved CEU Provider for Nursing Home Administrators
Approved Prometric Regional Test Center for Florida CNA Examination – Pinellas County
Member of Better Business Bureau with A+ rating
Approved by National Healthcareer Association
Approved CareerSource Training Provider for Central Florida, Tampa Bay, and Pinellas.

About STI

Welcome to Southern Technical Institute

Southern Technical Institute (STI) is an entry-level career education school dedicated to providing students with career training and education in a student-centered environment. The school combines traditional and innovative teaching techniques in the areas of health sciences.

Delivered in a dynamic and professional environment, the curricula are designed to deliver intensive, hands-on training in core technical areas in combination with communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a broad-based career-based education. STI has been helping students in Florida to prepare for their future careers for more than 10 years.

STI was formerly known as Florida Medical Prep, which was founded in 2003 to offer nursing assistant examination preparation in Largo, Florida. Over the years, the school has expanded to offer instruction in First-Aid, CPR certifications, Med (Pass) Tech courses, plus diploma programs in related health fields. In 2009, the school began offering diploma programs licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education.

In April 2013, Florida Medical Prep was purchased by Southern Technical Institute, LLC, 100% owned by Southern Technical Holdings, LLC. Southern Technical Institute, LLC does business as Southern Technical Institute. In 2015, Southern Technical Institute expanded operations with the addition of STI Orlando Campus and was also approved to offer Hybrid online learning to better serve its student population.

Mr. Reid Allison is the current Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Lori Moran is the current Chief Operating Officer and President of Southern Technical Institute, LLC.

Building with You

In 2009, Southern Technical Institute applied and was approved by the Department of Education to expand its healthcare provider education programs to include Phlebotomy, Articulated Nursing Assistant, Health Science, Home Health Aide and also Advanced Home Health Aide. In 2010, Southern Technical Institute added EKG Technician Test Prep training courses and also became an approved National Health career Association Exam site. In 2012, Articulated Nurse Assistant and Patient Care Assistant diploma programs were launched.

In 2013, Southern Technical Institute was approved as a CE Broker through Florida Board of Nursing and launched a variety of CEU courses to offer to all nursing healthcare professionals. All CEU certification courses are electronically reported to the Florida Board of Nursing to ensure CEU credit when renewing your healthcare license renewal.

Our Purpose

In order to provide the residents of this region with learning opportunities which will enrich individual lives and contribute to the vitality of the community and health care sector, Southern Technical Institute sets forth as its statement of purpose the achievement of the following ends:

Developmental Education

Students will be equipped with the skills needed to successfully achieve their goals as healthcare professionals.

Diversity

Southern Technical Institute will continue to be a force that advances an understanding of diversity for all people.

Flexible Learning

Educational opportunities will be made available through the continuing development of delivery systems.

Continuing Education

Southern Technical Institute will create opportunities for persons who want to continue, renew or enrich their learning.

Affordable Options

Southern Technical Institute strives to provide courses and payment options that are affordable.

Community Outreach

Southern Technical Institute will be involved in the community through outreach, partnerships, and resources.

Workforce Development

Southern Technical Institute will prepare people to secure employment in the healthcare sectors of the economy, to contribute to sustain the long-term economic viability of the community.