Jacksonville, Florida | Cosmetology and Medical Degree Programs

Fortis Institute

Jacksonville Campus 5995-2 University Blvd.
West Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone Main: (904) 443-6300
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programs offered at Fortis Institute

Aesthetics Skincare

Cosmetology

Barber Styling

Barber Styling/Cosmetology

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Medical Assistant

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

Medical Basic X-ray Technician

Nail Technology*

Barber or Cosmetology Refresher*

* Certificate programs only

At Fortis Institute, we pride ourselves in providing postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of degree and diploma programs. These programs are designed to assist students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis Institute also strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. We provide an educational process that offers a change-oriented approach giving graduates the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations.
The following objectives are essential to the mission of Fortis Institute:

To offer sound diploma and degree programs.
To develop each student's individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies.
To attract and retain qualified instructors who are effective in the classroom and familiar with appropriate current medical, and/or technical practices.
To develop in students a professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content and to faculty currently engaged in enterprise.
To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.