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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, also known as FHCHS, is located in Orlando, Florida, United States. From the years 1913 to 1958, FHCHS was called Florida Hospital School of Nursing. In 1998, it became a baccalaureate institution. The college offers a number of master and bachelor degree courses and certificate programs. FHCHS is divided into the following academic departments:
- Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Department of Nurse Anesthesia
- Department of Nursing
- Department of Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Department of Radiologic Sciences
The Student Association of FHCHS organizes a number of activities such as the International Food Festival, Spring Picnic, Fall Festival, Christmas Extravaganza, Pizza Parties, and many more. The students also participate in several sports including volleyball, canoeing, tennis, basketball, and golf.
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Campus Location671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
USA
Main Tel: (407) 303-7742
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Florida Hospital College Of Health Sciences HighlightsWhere Florida Hospital College Of Health Sciences stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Large number of students.
- Numerous part-time students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 403 | 3 | | Associate | 226 | 6 | | 1-2 year certificate | 23 | 3 | | Master | | 1 |
Florida Hospital College StudentsThe student enrollment at Florida Hospital College was 2,207 in 2007-2008 (2,133 full-time equivalent). About 23% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 77% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 82% are full-time and 18% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,770 | | Room and board | $ 5,402 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,130 | | Other | $ 4,212 |
Financial Aid: Florida Hospital College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 46 |
Housing and MealsFlorida Hospital College provides on-campus housing for 199 of its 2,133 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Florida Hospital College Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 93% | | Women | 95% | | All | 89% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) LIBERAL ARTS (6 awarded) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (332 awarded) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (296 awarded) - Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (18 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
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