College Profile: Fortis College-Orange Park

The Aesthetics Skincare program provides students training in the traditional holistic approach to skin care and includes additional training in the areas of make up and color analysis, mask and spa therapies, hair removal, enzyme treatments, pressure points massage, body wrapping, Microdermabrasion and hot stone treatments. Students are introduced to medical pharmaceutical product protocols and will learn the principles of effective retailing and general business development as it relates to the practice of the skincare professional. Graduates from the program will demonstrate a basic and advanced understanding of the structure and function of the skin and how to apply skin care treatments through the effective utilization of product and equipment protocols. The Aesthetics Skincare Program prepares students for registration in the state of Florida as a registered facial specialist and certification in body wrapping. The registered graduate is qualified for entry-level employment as a registered facial specialist with training critical for employment opportunities in resort spas and medical facilities. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply professional and appropriate ethics to all areas of the job.

The Associate of Science program in Criminal Justice prepares students academically and professionally for entry-level positions in the criminal justice field as correction officers, law enforcement officers, probation officers, private security personnel, and parole officers. (Employment with certain law enforcement agencies may require separate certification through basic police training (academy)). The curriculum provides a broad knowledge of the criminal justice system, methods, techniques, procedures and technologies and is designed to offer a balance of theory and application that will prove useful in the field. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply appropriate business ethics to all areas of the job.

Graduates of the Health Information Technology are prepared for entry-level employment as Medical Information Coders, Medical Insurance Specialists, Medical Insurance Processors, and other Medical Administrative positions. Students are trained to professionally perform office clerical/administrative duties, use physician-based coding systems to classify medical data, use a computer based medical management software and word processing software, work with third-party payers, use uniform billing practices, abstract data and code both concurrently and retrospectively from medical records. The graduate can show communication and employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job. On the job observation and training is gained through a 120-hour externship. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Procedural Coder Certification exam offered by the American Academy of Procedural Coders. With a passing score on the exam, the student is awarded a Certified Procedural Coder Apprenticeship Certificate. Associate of Science Degree participants take general and related education courses. Completion of these courses allows the graduate to apply advanced decision-making, communications, and management skills in various capacities as a Health Information Technology graduate. The graduate can demonstrate various employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job.

Graduates of the Health Information Technology are prepared for entry-level employment as Medical Information Coders, Medical Insurance Specialists, Medical Insurance Processors, and other Medical Administrative positions. Students are trained to professionally perform office clerical/administrative duties, use physician-based coding systems to classify medical data, use a computer based medical management software and word processing software, work with third-party payers, use uniform billing practices, abstract data and code both concurrently and retrospectively from medical records. The graduate can show communication and employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job. On the job observation and training is gained through a 120-hour externship. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Procedural Coder Certification exam offered by the American Academy of Procedural Coders. With a passing score on the exam, the student is awarded a Certified Procedural Coder Apprenticeship Certificate. Associate of Science Degree participants take general and related education courses. Completion of these courses allows the graduate to apply advanced decision-making, communications, and management skills in various capacities as a Health Information Technology graduate. The graduate can demonstrate various employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job.

The Medical Assistant, a vital member of the health care team, is expected to perform clinical and administrative duties in a medical office. At North Florida Institute, theory and practical training prepare the graduate to apply for entry-level medical assistant positions. The Medical Assistant is trained to carry out clinical procedures such as vital signs, routine office-lab procedures, basic office diagnostic procedures, EKG, preparing the patient for physical exams and assisting the physician with those exams and to apply health-illness-health concepts. The Medical Assistant may help the physician with minor surgical procedures and is trained to use proper aseptic techniques. The Medical Assistant can demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical procedures, medication administration, medical terminology, and familiarity with applicable OSHA regulations. The Medical Assistant is expected to effectively handle administrative office procedures including computer keyboarding and operation, filing, billing, scheduling, and insurance claims. The graduate can demonstrate communications and employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job.

The Medical Assistant, a vital member of the health care team, is expected to perform clinical and administrative duties in a medical office. At North Florida Institute, theory and practical training prepare the graduate to apply for entry-level medical assistant positions. The Medical Assistant is trained to carry out clinical procedures such as vital signs, routine office-lab procedures, basic office diagnostic procedures, EKG, preparing the patient for physical exams and assisting the physician with those exams and to apply health-illness-health concepts. The Medical Assistant may help the physician with minor surgical procedures and is trained to use proper aseptic techniques. The Medical Assistant can demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical procedures, medication administration, medical terminology, and familiarity with applicable OSHA regulations. The Medical Assistant is expected to effectively handle administrative office procedures including computer keyboarding and operation, filing, billing, scheduling, and insurance claims. The graduate can demonstrate communications and employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job.

The pharmacy technology program provides the student with an opportunity to develop the technical ability, knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in any number of healthcare facilities and retail establishments as a Pharmacy Technician. The student participates in classroom lecture, intense training in a mock lab setting, and transition to a pharmacy in local healthcare facilities or retail establishments. Graduates may find employment in hospitals, nursing care facilities, retail and wholesale pharmacies, drug manufactures, and health maintenance organizations. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job. On the job observation and training is gained through a 160-hour externship. Following the completion of their training the student will be eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination.