Florida SouthWestern State College’s School of Health Professions will launch three new programs at the FSW Charlotte Campus in Punta Gorda. These programs are tailored to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the health care industry. FSW’s College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist is a three-semester College Credit Certificate embedded within the AS, Advanced Medical Assisting degree, tailored to provide students with the skills and knowledge to perform clinical duties in various patient care settings. The Associate in Science in Advanced Medical Assisting degree will build upon the knowledge and skills gained after earning the College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist and provide students with an expanded understanding of the core principles, practices and skills of a medical assistant and in an administrative support capacity. The Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant program will prepare students for careers in physical therapy by providing hands-on expertise in therapeutic exercises, techniques for improving mobility and relieving pain and the use of specialized equipment.