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Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting Basic X-ray Technician, and HVAC-R
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Fortis College in Salt Lake City announces the launch of our NEW Practical Nursing (PN) program, designed to prepare students with the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates will be eligible to apply for the NCLEX-PN exam and pursue an entry-level nursing role as a Licensed Practical Nurse (PN). Enrollment is now open!
Fortis College in Salt Lake City also offers an Associate Degree in Nursing program (ADN), providing hands on-training for entry-level positions as a Registered Nurse (RN). Graduates of this program will be prepared to sit for their licensure exam to become an RN.
Beyond nursing, our Medical Assisting and Basic X-ray Technician program offers an exciting career choice for students interested in entering the healthcare field and utilizing cutting-edge radiologic technology.
Our dental hygiene, dental assisting, and HVAC programs give prospective students the practical skills employers need and the confidence to step into rewarding careers.
With a strong connection to local employers, Fortis College in Salt Lake City helps you build a career you can be proud of. Whether you’re drawn to healthcare or the skilled trades, our hands-on training programs give you the real-world skills to step into a career you’ll be proud of.
Programs
Nursing
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Associate Degree In Nursing
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at Fortis trains students for entry-level positions as a registered nurse (RN). Small class sizes, nursing simulation technology, and experienced faculty all come together to help students gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to enter this rewarding profession. Upon completion of the ADN program, graduates will be prepared to sit for their licensure exam to become a registered nurse.
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Practical Nursing
A practical nursing program is a fast and focused way to start a career in healthcare. Students will gain real clinical experience to prepare them for the workforce and sit for the NCLEX-PN exam upon graduation. Fortis’ hybrid PN program provides the theory, laboratory and clinical experiences students need for an entry-level position as a Licensed Practical Nurse (PN).
Skilled Trades
In our skilled trade programs, you will learn the knowledge and hands-on skills that will allow you to make a difference doing something you love to do. Our comprehensive skilled trades program curriculum combines traditional classroom instruction with situational and practical learning experiences to prepare students for an entry-level position.
Healthcare / Medical
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and medical career opportunities are forecast to grow over the next decade, due in part to our aging population and increased need for healthcare. Fortis offers a variety of medical and healthcare training programs to help meet this need.
Dental
The dental assisting and dental training programs at Fortis Colleges and Institutes help students acquire the skills and knowledge they need to demonstrate competency required for relevant licensing and getting started on a new career. Dental assistants and dental hygienists are critical members of the healthcare team and Fortis’s dental training programs can help prepare you for a new career.
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Salt Lake City Dental Hygiene Clinic
Did you know we have a Dental Hygiene Clinic open to the public at our campus, where you can receive cleanings and other services?
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Accreditation and State Authorization
Institutional Accreditation
Fortis College in Salt Lake City, Utah is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges:
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 247-4212
http://www.accsc.org/
Programmatic Accreditation
The associate degree nursing program at Fortis College Salt Lake City located in Salt Lake City, Utah is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at:
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-4653
http://www.ada.org/100.aspx
State Authorization
Fortis College (7275716-9985) is registered by the State of Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection:
Division of Consumer Protection
State of Utah Department of Commerce
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 530-6601
http://consumerprotection.utah.gov/
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Licensure and Certification
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.