Fortis College in Tampa Tampa, FL

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Fortis College in Tampa

Are you looking for a nursing program in Tampa?  Do you live in the Tampa Bay area or Hillsborough county and like the idea of training to become a nurse? Fortis College Tampa provides career education and training to people in metropolitan Tampa to prepare to enter the nursing, medical or allied health career fields.

For those interested in a career as a nurse, the Fortis Difference is our programs. Our Fortis College campus in Tampa offers two programs – one that prepares you to enter the nursing field as a practical nurse and another designed as bridge program for licensed practical nurses (LPN bridge program) who want to earn an Associate degree without having to delay their nursing careers.  As a leading educator of nurses, Fortis offers a stimulating academic environment using simulation technologies fully integrated into our nursing curriculum.  We have small nursing class sizes with frequent class starts.

Our Tampa career school is also perfect for those interested in the critical healthcare fields of medical assisting, medical billing and coding, patient care technician and medical X-ray technician.  Or perhaps you are interested in discovering what life is like behind the pharmacy counter as a pharmacy technician. In each case, let Fortis prepare you with the applicable training and guidance to seek entry-level career positions upon your graduation – the types of career positions that will allow you to grow over time.

Whether you have considered another Tampa nursing school or career college in Florida, we say you have to look no further than Fortis College in Tampa for the education you need to start your career path to success.  We would love the chance to show you how proud we are of our faculty and facilities so contact Fortis College today to schedule a campus visit or interview.

Fortis College Tampa was formerly known as Gulf Coast College before joining the Fortis network of Colleges and Institutes.

Close enough to commute?
Fortis College in Tampa, Florida, is conveniently near to these FL cities:

  • Tampa Bay, Florida
  • Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida
  • Temple Terrace, Florida
  • Lake Magdalene, Florida
  • Mango, Florida
  • Brandon, Florida
  • Citrus Park, Florida
  • Largo, Florida
  • Bloomingdale, Florida
  • Oldsmar, Florida
  • Lutz, Florida
  • Safety Harbor, Florida
  • Pinellas Park, Florida
  • Saint Petersburg, Florida
  • East Lake, Florida
  • Dunedin, Florida

* Associate Degree Program Available
 

Programs offered at this location

  • LPN to Associate Degree in Nursing Bridge
    Are you a licensed practical nurse who wishes to complete an Associate degree? This bridge program is designed for working practical nurses, allowing you to pursue your degree without interrupting your nursing career.
  • Medical Assistant *
    Offering healthcare education as a Tampa career college, Fortis can prepare you to perform the clinical and administrative tasks of a skilled medical assistant that keep medical offices and clinics running smoothly.
  • Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
    Gain hands-on instruction in areas like medical terminology, office management, coding techniques, computer operation and medical billing software so you can work in an entry-level back office position at a doctor’s office.
  • Medical Office Basic X-ray Technician
    Learn the competencies of a basic X-ray technician. Gain technical skills to correctly operate x-ray equipment, perform an EKG, do an exam set up, keep electronic health records and more in this exciting healthcare program.
  • Patient Care Technician
    Graduates will be able to check vital signs, perform CPR and First Aid, assist in medical examinations, perform basic laboratory procedures including phlebotomy and be prepared to work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes or long-term care facilities.
  • Practical Nursing
    You will gain the theory, laboratory and clinical experience for an entry-level career as a practical nurse. Care for patients of all ages, ethnicities, cultural groups and stages of wellness or illness in a variety of clinical settings.

Fortis College, Tampa is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diploma and associate’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Fortis College Tampa campus offers training recognized by the American Heart Association to people in Florida and the greater Tampa, FL metro area in a wide variety of continuing education courses. The Tampa campus also provides continuing education courses in Phlebotomy to prepare students to become a phlebotomist.

Continuing Education courses offered at FORTIS College, Tampa:

  • Phlebotomy Certification
  • BLS Provider / Instructor
  • ACLS Provider / ACLS Instructor
  • PALS Provider / PALS Instructor
  • PHTLS / PHTLS Instructor
  • AMLS / AMLS Instructor
  • TCCC / TCCC Instructor
  • Advanced Airway

For information on these programs, please contact the following people:

BLS
Ann K. Ertel, Ed.D-c
813 416-6211
aertel@edaff.com

 

 

Courses listed above are non-accredited, non-credit continuing education courses.

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Fortis College in Tampa Campus

3910 US Hwy 301 N Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33619
813-620-1446

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