BUSINESS ACQUISITION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013 Location	Apr. 18, 2012
BUSINESS ACQUISITION [Abstract]
Effective date of acquisition	Apr. 18, 2012
Total consideration paid for acquiring interest in Florida Medical Training Institute, Inc.		$ 1.7
Number of locations operated in Florida	5
Purchase price allocated to assets		2.9
Purchase price allocated to intangible assets		2.4
Purchase price allocated to liabilities		$ 1.4

Represents number of location in which acquiree entity operate there business.

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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition.

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Date when the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree, in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets acquired.

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Amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance.

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