American Health Institute

Specialties

Our History

The founder/​owner, Rosa Shaw, RN, opened the Port Richey campus in 2001 as the Institute of Technology (and later changed its name to American Health Institute — AHI), as a test preparation course site for Nursing Assistants and facilities for Continuing Education Credits for Nurses.

The American Health Institute has been approved by The Commission for Independent Education since 2006. The institution has been approved by the Veterans Department (VA) since 2008. As of 2010, AHI has been approved for all programs by the US Department of Education for Title IV funding. In 2013, the institute added an additional 2,200 square feet of classroom and clinical space to further enhance student learning and experience.

Our Mission

American Health Institute’s mission is to provide student-​centered education in the health care field. The programs are designed to educate students to perform as safe and competent heath care providers, adaptable to a variety of settings. We strive to serve the educational needs and interests of the State of Florida. As a comprehensive community school, American Health Institute provides an accessible diverse learning environment rich with opportunities for students to attain academic success and cultural growth, to build and expand their knowledge and skills, and to develop both as individuals and as citizens of our community. At this time, all programs are offered on site in Port Richey…

History

Established in 2001.

American Health Institute is a professionally dynamic vocational school offering a wide variety of healthcare programs that put you «IN DEMAND» with surrounding healthcare employers. We strive for excellence and bestow upon our students the necessary tools to succeed in today’s competitive economy.