Health Education Center

At the Caruth Health Education Center, we specialize in preparing you for the challenges of the healthcare field. We offer a patient-care clinic for dental hygiene, an $11 million building for the College of Orthotics and Prosthetics and a simulated hospital training facility called SCENE. The state-of-the-art mock hospital is fully equipped with patient simulators allowing students to practice clinical procedures without endangering real patients.

At HEC, we offer certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees and continuing education credits.

Student Life & Leadership

The goal of student life and leadership at the Health Education Center is to enhance student education through department orientated activities and campus wide interdisciplinary events.

Student Clubs at Health Education Center

• Orthotics & Prosthetics Student Society
• Physical Therapist Assistant Club
• Radiography Club
• Student American Dental Hygienists Association
• Student Nurses Association
• Student Government Association
• Veterinary Technology Society

Benefits of Student Club Membership

• Leadership opportunities
• Associations and societies are often national
• Participate in fundraisers and activities within your club
• Meet other students across the campus and the college

Phi Theta Kappa – Alpha Omega Beta Chapter

Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society for the two-year college. Contact Mary Gerst for more information at 341-3471.

General Information

For general information about programs offered at HEC, call 727-341-3687.

Caruth Health Education Center
7200 66th Street N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Campus Map 

From Northern Pinellas County: 

• Drive south on U.S. 19
• Take the exit for 66th Street/St. Pete Beach and bear right
• Continue south on 66 St to Park Blvd. (74th Avenue)
• Health Education Center building is on the southwest (right) corner of Park Blvd and 66th St.
• Continue through the intersection to find the entrance, about ½ way down the block

From Southern Pinellas County:  

• Drive north on 66th Street
• Health Education Center building is on the southwest (left) corner of Park Blvd and 66th St.
• Just past the 70th Ave N intersection, turn left into the campus entrance

From Tampa:  

• Drive west on Howard Frankland Bridge
• Take exit 31 for Ulmerton Road (SR 688)
• Turn left (south) at 66th Street
• Continue on 66th St to Park Blvd. (74th Avenue)
• Health Education Center building is on the southwest (right) corner of Park Blvd and 66th St.
• Continue through the intersection to find the entrance, about ½ way down the block

General Advising and Limited Enrollment Programs

• Call us at 727-341-3465
• Visit our admissions website 

Bachelor's Degrees

• Call us at 727-341-3687
• Visit our bachelor admissions website 

Advising and Student Services Hours

Visit us at the Caruth Health Education Center during the hours below

The shortest wait times are in the morning. To be sure you will see an advisor, please arrive at least one hour before closing. Limited services may be available up to an hour before closing, depending on the number of students waiting.