Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Continue your education with a degree from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences.
About Florida Hospital College of Health SciencesFlorida Hospital College of Health Sciences is a faith-based institution dedicated to preparing healthcare professionals for service. The College, located in Orlando, specializes in allied health and nursing education. Online degree choices include: Baccalaureate completion degrees in diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic sciences, and the RN-BSN degree. On-campus degrees include, Associate of Science degree in: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (general or cardiovascular ultrasound), Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pre-professional Studies, and Radiography. Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Biomedical Sciences and a Master's level degree in Nurse Anesthesia are also offered. The College is built on a solid foundation of over 80 years of educational experience, deeply rooted traditions, and a strong commitment to quality and excellence. Our vision is that each student will experience nurture, excellence, spirituality, and stewardship. Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is part of Florida Hospital, a member of Adventist Health System. With over 2,000 beds in Central Florida, Florida Hospital is consistently listed by U.S. News and World Report as one of America's best hospitals. Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, specializes in the education of professionals in healthcare. Service-oriented and guided by the values of nurture, excellence, spirituality, and stewardship, the College seeks to develop leaders who will practice healthcare as a ministry. Distance Education at FHCYou'll participate in all required activities via a state-of-the-art online learning system, supplemented with e-mail and online discussion groups between professors and students. Video and interactive presentations, manuals and documentation supplement this, allowing you to integrate your course work into your daily professional activities. Unique to online education, you will have multiple mentors assisting you with course work, provide ongoing feedback, and guiding you through the program. Why Choose The Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences?Fully Regionally Accredited Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Certificates, Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's degrees.* The Baccalaureate degree nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.** *Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Certificates, Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences. Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. ** The Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway - 33rd floor, NY, NY 10006, (212) 363-5555 x153. Quality Built on a solid foundation of over 80 years of nursing education, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is rooted in tradition and excellence. The commitment of faculty and support staff ensures students the highest level of learning. Student graduation rates are among the best in the industry and our alumni work in the most respected institutions in America. Cost Tuition cost is up to 40% less than competitor programs. FHCHS is a non-profit college that believes in making superior education available and affordable to all students. Convenience Learn completely at a distance and earn your degree without traveling to a campus. You will benefit from a higher level of interaction with faculty and peers than students in a traditional campus-based program. Whether you choose to study during the day or at night, our online programs are designed to work within your busy schedule. Students agree that they have more faculty support within the online "virtual" classroom of this program than experienced in on-campus classrooms. |
Accreditation
The BSRS program is offered through the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences which is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The nursing program is accredited in accordance with the standards as set forth by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway 33rd floor, New York, NY 10006, (212)363-5555.
School Facts
Institutional Accrediting Agency
Agency that determines the quality of education and training for an institution of higher education.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Address
Physical location of institution's main/corporate office or headquarters.
671 Winyah Drive
Orlando FL 32803
Calendar Type
When you can enroll in/take classes.
Trimesters starting in May, August and January.
Credit-earning Options
Does the school accept transfer credits or other approved credits?
Transfer credits accepted from regionally accredited institutions.
Delivery Format
Is learning completed entirely online, and are there any special teaching methods?
Format is 100% Online using state-of-the-art delivery. The Angel platform is utilized to deliver course work.
Technical Requirements
Required hardware/software that you'll need in order to run the course software.
Must be equipped with high speed Internet connection such as DSL or cable modem. PC configuration must support Winodws XP or greater.
Geographic Restrictions
Can you take the programs anywhere?
For online programs, students must be US licensed but are permitted to live internationally.
Scholarships Offered
Does the institution offer any direct grants or scholarships?
Students are encouraged to work with the College's Financial Aid office to obtain information about organizations that can help them find sources of funding (scholarships, grants, loan forgiveness programs, etc.)
Loans Offered
The types of loans can you make use of to help fund your education.
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Federal Application for Free Financial Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA code: 03115.



