What does it take to be a health care provider? Among other things, it takes compassion, patience, knowledge and skills. FSCJ offers comprehensive training on campus by medical professionals with hands-on clinical experience in a variety of hospitals and medical centers throughout the area.
From hospitals and physicians’ offices to nursing homes and home care, the Practical Nursing Career Certificate (C.C.) will provide you with many career options. You’ll learn basic nursing and clinical skills as well as medical terminology, computer literacy and medication administration. In addition, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure examination to become a licensed practical nurse.
Florida State College at Jacksonville, Kent Campus, is a public college in Jacksonville, Florida, offering associate and bachelor's degrees, certificate programs, and workforce education. Its occupational fields include Business Administration, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Criminal Justice, Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, and HVAC, among others. The college reports more than 170 programs across associate, bachelor's, and certificate offerings. Classes are available during the day, evening, and weekends, as well as online. Its stated educational focus combines intellectual growth, civic engagement, and workforce connections, giving the institution both academic and career-oriented offerings. The Kent Campus is one of the college's Jacksonville locations.