If you have always imagined yourself as an essential member of the healthcare community, Fortis College can help you get the education you need to get started as a nurse or medical assistant.
Nursing is a growing career field, and also a rewarding one. Successful completion of the Forts program in practical nursing prepares you to sit for the licensing exam and upon passing, seek entry-level employment as a practical nurse. Practical nursing responsibilities are centered around patient care and opportunities can be found in a variety of medical settings. While the duties of a practical nurse will vary depending upon the facility, as a practical nurse working under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, you may give medications, start IVs, give injections, and monitor patients.
If you are a practical nurse looking to advance your skills or are just getting started on your nursing education, Fortis Cutler Bay can help with its associate degree in nursing program. After graduation, associate degree in nursing students will take the NCLEX-RN examination to obtain licensure as a registered nurse. This hybrid program blends on-campus and online courses to give students the support and services they need as well as the flexibility and convenience of online classes.
Medical Assisting and Medical Assisting with Basic X-ray round out the healthcare career education offerings at Fortis College Cutler Bay. These essential members of the healthcare team perform routine administrative and clinical tasks that keep medical facilities running smoothly. Fortis’s comprehensive curriculum provides students with the classroom education required, balanced with hands-on skill development they need. The experienced and dedicated faculty is committed to helping students find success.
Now is the time to begin training for a new career as a nurse or medical assistant at Fortis College Cutler Bay.
