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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

800 Lake Estelle Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

http://www.fhchs.edu/

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School Description

Provided by Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, a Seventh-day Adventist institution (Spirituality) owned by Florida Hospital, specializes in the education of healthcare professionals. In harmony with the mission of Florida Hospital (Stewardship), the College provides an environment (Nurture) where students can develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically (Excellence) while pursuing professional expertise integrated with Christian values.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, located near downtown Orlando, specializes in allied health and nursing education. The College works closely with Florida Hospital to give students the clinical experience that only a major medical center can provide. Florida Hospital, a 1,478 bed medical center, is the largest of more than 350 health care facilities, worldwide, operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The hospital is internationally recognized for its programs in heart and orthopedic surgery, organ transplantation, and limb replantation.

The College offers outstanding educational programs. Degree choices include baccalaureate degrees in nursing and radiologic sciences. Associate of science degrees in diagnostic medical sonography (general or cardiovascular ultrasound), nuclear medicine, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, pre-professional studies, and radiography. Certificate programs are available in advanced placement - diagnostic medical sonography, advanced modalities - cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, mammography, and nuclear medicine. General education courses in liberal arts and sciences are also taught on our campus.

Campus Ministries are a vital part of student life. This special dimension provides students with Christian educational experiences that include assembly programs, music, drama, and the camaraderie of Christian friends. Students have access to the Florida Hospital Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is within walking distance of our campus. The church offers weekly services throughout the year.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Seventh Day Adventists
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,403
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
89%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,020
Students Receiving Aid:
89%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Diagnostic & Treatment Technician See more schools with programs in Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
      • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to employ radioactive and stable nuclides in diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic applications while monitoring for patient health and safety. Includes instruction in nuclear physics, health physics, instrumentation and statistics, biochemistry, immunology, radiopharmacology, radiation biology, clinical nuclear medicine, radionuclide therapy, computer applications, safety regulations, equipment operation, quality control, laboratory procedures, taking patient histories, patient evaluation and monitoring, emergency first aid, administration and record-keeping, and personnel supervision.
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      • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management.
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      • Ultrasound Technician
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instruction in obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient histories and data; patient instruction and care; anatomic, physiologic and pathologic data recording; sonographic data processing; sonography equipment operation; and professional standards and ethics.
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      • X-Ray Technician See more schools with programs in X-Ray Technician
    • Medical Assistant Professions See more schools with programs in Medical Assistant Professions
      • Occupational Therapist Assistant
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of occupational therapists, to direct patient participation in skill-enhancing, learning, and motivational tasks; correct or diminish pathologies; and to provide direct health education and promotion services. Includes instruction in human life span development, occupational therapy principles and practice skills, treatment planning and implementation, record-keeping and documentation, patient education and intervention, activity and program direction, and assistive services management.
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    • Nursing See more schools with programs in Nursing
      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
        A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Diagnostic & Treatment Technician See more schools with programs in Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
      • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management.
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      • X-Ray Technician See more schools with programs in X-Ray Technician
    • General Health Professions See more schools with programs in General Health Professions
      • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
        A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied health area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations.
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    • Nursing See more schools with programs in Nursing
      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
        A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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Certificate Programs at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Diagnostic & Treatment Technician See more schools with programs in Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
      • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to employ radioactive and stable nuclides in diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic applications while monitoring for patient health and safety. Includes instruction in nuclear physics, health physics, instrumentation and statistics, biochemistry, immunology, radiopharmacology, radiation biology, clinical nuclear medicine, radionuclide therapy, computer applications, safety regulations, equipment operation, quality control, laboratory procedures, taking patient histories, patient evaluation and monitoring, emergency first aid, administration and record-keeping, and personnel supervision.
        See more schools with programs in Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
      • Ultrasound Technician
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instruction in obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient histories and data; patient instruction and care; anatomic, physiologic and pathologic data recording; sonographic data processing; sonography equipment operation; and professional standards and ethics.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 89%
Part-Time 11%
Men vs. Women
Women 78%
Men 22%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 57%
Hispanic 13%
African-American 13%
Other 9%
Asian 8%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 89%
Out-of-State 11%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Florida 89%
North Carolina 3%
Kentucky 1%
Georgia 1%
California 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 10%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 6,020    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 5,520    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 500    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,960 41%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,011 85%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 581 2%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,687 27%  
Any Aid:
   89%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 95% (Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Not Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Recommended

College Advice

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Daisy K
Daisy K

Question: Has anyone attended Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences? Is it a good school, or is it a rip off?

33 months ago
dizzy22
dizzy22

Best Answer

It a good school but if u want to get a cheap school go to one of the community colleges what are u trying to do? If u are doing nursing,radiography,sonography,OT, Or nuclear medicine then florida hospital might be for you It is accredited look it up!! I graduated from there i got a job so it good. but the community colleges are cheaper but cheaper don't always mean bettter www.fhchs.edu

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