Fortis College in Largo provides career education and training in nursing and healthcare for folks on the gulf coast side of Tampa Bay from St. Petersburg to Clearwater and north into Pasco county.  Fortis also offers programs in cosmetology or to train for a career in the HVAC industry in the greater Tampa metropolitan area.

Did you always want a career in nursing?  The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at Fortis prepares students for an entry-level position as a Registered Nurse.  Upon completion, students will be ready to take the licensure exam to become an RN.  Strengths of the ADN program at Fortis in Largo includes frequent class starts and the integration of computer simulation technology into the nursing curriculum.  If you have been looking for a nursing program in Florida, then call us today to schedule a campus visit.

Registered Nurses in Florida with an Associate Degree in Nursing may apply for admission to FORTIS in our RN to BSN program as an undergraduate student seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The applicant must have an un-encumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the United States.

Our other medical training programs at Fortis College in Largo may interest you, including Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant and Medical Office Basic X-ray Technician.   With the aging of our population, the advancements in medical technology and the increased use of imaging to diagnose disease and injury, these programs teach skills that can lead to a variety of entry-level opportunities in your program area of choice.

The Florida economy has encountered ups and downs over the years but our population continues to grow.  Every building you see in the Tampa Bay area will require HVAC service for its systems for heating and cooling.  The HVAC program at Fortis College in Largo prepares students to become HVAC technicans and HVAC installers upon graduation.  Talented and ambitious people in the Skilled Trades like the lifestyle living and working in the HVAC industry in Florida.  Let Fortis help you get the skills to join them.

The same is true with cosmetology. Folks will always need basic hair care and beauty services. You can develop the specialized skills of a professional cosmetologist in our Cosmetology program at Fortis College. No other cosmetology school in the Tampa Bay market is quite like Fortis College in Largo.

Fortis College is located in Largo, near Clearwater, Florida, and within a very short driving distance of St. Petersburg.

Fortis College was formerly known as Central Florida College before joining the network of Fortis Colleges and Institutes.