Fortis College in Norfolk is located at 6300 Center Avenue, Building 22, Norfolk, Virginia 23502, and can be reached at (757) 499-5447. It has the following features:

History: Founded in 1975 as Virginia Career College, the school provides vocational education and training to traditional and non-traditional students in the Hampton Roads community and nearby Virginia Beach.

Healthcare Focus: Currently, the school offers programs in the fields of nursing, medicine, and dentistry, including an associate degree in nursing, practical nursing, medical assistant, and dental assistant.

Flexible Program Scheduling: Nursing courses are offered frequently and at different times of the year, making it convenient for students to enroll. Its associate degree in nursing program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level nursing careers. After graduation, students can take the NCLEX-RN practice exam and become registered nurses; the practical nursing program provides students with classroom, laboratory and clinical practice experience to help students become licensed nurses and take the NCLEX-PN practice exam after graduation.

Good employment prospects: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, between 2014 and 2024, the employment of medical assistants and dental assistants will grow much faster than the average for all occupations. The school's related medical training courses can help students achieve professional and personal growth in entry-level positions in the healthcare field.