Fortis Trade School in Salt Lake City, Utah

This program has been approved by and meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in the state of Utah.  

The program curriculum does not meet the educational requirements to sit for the NCLEX exam in the states of ID, NV or WY. However, graduates of this program may sit for the NCLEX in UT, and after obtaining UT licensure, may apply to NV and WY for a License by Endorsement; and after practicing as a nurse in UT for 80 hours (within a 3 year timeframe) may apply to ID for a License by Endorsement.

We have not made a determination for the following states*: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI. 

Those who successfully graduate from the professional nursing program may be eligible to take the NLCLEX-RN ®. Approval to take the examination is not automatic. Successfully passing the NCLEX is one of several requirements for licensure. Licensure is required for employment in the field.

Requirements for licensure vary among states. In order to locate the licensure eligibility requirements of another state, please refer to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to find the contact information the Board of Nursing of that state. Click here to visit the NCSBN website. 

*If you need additional information on state eligibility or transferability requirements for these states, please contact the Campus President or Dean of Nursing. 

The Dental Hygiene program meets the educational requirements to become a licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming.

We have not made a determination for the following states*: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI. 

Students graduating from the Dental Hygiene program are eligible to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE), the Juris Prudence written exam (Ethics), and a regional clinical examination. 

To be eligible for employment as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), a graduate must successfully pass all applicable exams, both written and clinical, and satisfy all state licensing requirements.   

*If you need additional information on state eligibility or transferability requirements for these states, please contact the Campus President or Dean of Education. 

Graduation does not guarantee eligibility to sit for licensure, certification, or registry exams. Please understand that licensure and certification eligibility can be affected by unlawful events that take place after acceptance into a program. As part of the licensure, certification, and registration application process, arrest and court records of final adjudication for any offense other than a minor traffic violation may be submitted to credentialing agency for review. Applicants who have been convicted of a felony and whose civil rights have not been restored may be considered incomplete by the College until documentation of restoration of civil rights is received. 

Licensing and certification requirements vary by state. Students who relocate to another state during their enrollment may or may not satisfy the eligibility criteria to obtain a professional license or certification in that state.  

Please contact the Campus President or Dean of Education/Nursing if you have additional questions pertaining to your program of interest.