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Admissions Requirements

1. Applicants should have a High School Diploma, domestic or international, or the equivalent General Education Diploma (GED).


2. All applicants must be 17 years old or older.


According to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal Financial Assistance.

Applicants who wish to enroll must

Special Admissions Requirements

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English as a Second Language (ESL)

This is a vocational program and students wishing to enroll in it must possess a previous knowledge, training, and skills.


Applicants who are accepted into the ESL program are given the opportunity to take a standardized level placement test to determine their level of proficiency.


If the student does not take the standardized level placement test, they will be placed in Level One.

If the student does take the standardized level placement test, they will be placed in the level they have achieved on the test.

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Pharmacy Technician Program

All candidates must first pass a Level 2 Background Check and Finger-Print procedure. The Level 2 Background Check and Finger-Print procedure fee is the applicant’s responsibility. 

New Professions Technical Institute shall provide an approved third party company that specializes in this activity. If the candidate fails the Level 2 Background Check and or Finger-Print procedure, they will not be able to enroll in the program. 

Applicants are informed of their acceptance within five (5) business days after all required information is received and qualifications evaluated (see details below)*.


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Home Health Aide Program

Upon completion of the program and prior to becoming gainfully employed the graduate may be asked to submit and pass a Level 2 Background Check and Finger Print procedure by their potential employer. The Level 2 Background Check and Finger-Print procedure fee is the graduate’s expense.


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Associate of Science in Nursing Program

Applicants who wish to enroll in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) must follow the following procedures:

Complete and submit the Enrollment Agreement (signed by parent or legal guardian if applicant is under 18 years of age) to the Admissions Office within the registration period specified in the Institute’s calendar. All Associate in Nursing (AN) candidates must first pass a Criminal Background Test (CBT). The CBT is at the applicant’s expense. New Professions Technical Institute shall provide an approved third-party company that specializes in this activity. If the candidate fails the CBT, they will not be allowed to enroll into the nursing program (see details below)**.

(*) To be employed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Florida, graduates must apply for and receive a license from the Florida Board of Pharmacy. All students must apply in writing to the State of Florida and pay the appropriate fees (see Other Fees). The paperwork is to be performed at the Placement office. Once the paperwork is submitted, the state will grant you a license so that you can sit and take the National Certification Exam.


(**) All candidates must comply with the following

  • Approved Level II background check*
  • Fingerprint compliance*
  • Have a record of Vaccines / Test in: *
  • Hepatitis B vaccine,
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis,
  • Varicella,
  • Influenza,
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella, \Tuberculin Skin Test
  • Record of a physical exam performed by a qualified caregiver assuring the student is physically and mentally able to perform the necessary duties and is free of communicable disease (Indicates that the applicant must pay for these requirements prior to acceptance into the program. If an applicant fails any of the above mention activities, they will not be allowed to start the program. Additional requirements are subject to the Clinical Site Director. Some clinical site (s) may require students to take and pass a LIFE SCANE test. This additional test is at the applicant’s expense and must be paid in full prior to attending the clinical site. Applicants are informed of their acceptance within three (3) business days after all required information is received and qualifications evaluated). 




FAQs for Admissions

To enroll, you must have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and be at least 17 years old.

NPTI provides various financial aid options, such as scholarships, grants, and student loans, to those who qualify.

NPTI is accredited by ACCET. See our About Us for more information. 

Most career training programs offered by NPTI can be completed in as little as seven months. Our Associate of Science in Nursing program takes 17 months, and our Home Health Aid program consists of six classes.

NPTI offers programs in the fields of medical, nursing, business, and language.

NPTI's classes are taught in various formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.

Many programs offered by NPTI include hands-on training that enables you to practice the knowledge and skills you've acquired in real-world equipment labs.

General education coursework completed within a reasonable period is eligible for credit transfer review. Credits are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

NPTI's Job Placement Department can help you develop your resume, prepare for interviews, and locate entry-level job openings in your field.

NPTI provides a variety of financial assistance programs for military veterans, active-duty members, reservists, and dependents pursuing their careers. Financial aid is available for those who meet the criteria.