You know that a good education is the key to your career success.
At Fortis College you will be more than just a student number;
we're committed to your success both in the classroom and beyond.
Make now the time to launch your new career training. Fortis
College can make it happen in less time than you think! New
facilities, relevant hands-on training, tutoring and convenient
locations all make Fortis College the place to start your new
career!
Dental Assisting - Diploma
The objective of the dental assistant program is to train
students to acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate
competence in a variety of dental office procedures and
laboratory techniques. Dental assistants work closely with, and
under the supervision of, dentists and perform a variety of
patient care, office and laboratory duties.
At Fortis College, you will be provided with hands-on
strategies and techniques to work in the treatment or operation
room directly with the dentist. Dental assistants can work in
private and group dental practices, mobile dental units,
insurance companies, hospitals, nursing homes, dental school
clinics and public/private health facilities. Students enrolled
in the dental assistant program are required to participate in
live patient dental screening/radiography clinics. These
clinics are conducted under the direct supervision of a
board-licensed dentist.
Emergency Medical Services - Associate's
The EMS major combines emergency medical technician and
paramedics courses, including clinical externships in
hospitals, ambulance services and fire rescue services.
Graduates are prepared with the knowledge, skills and
professionalism necessary to obtain certification as an
emergency medical technician and paramedic to practice the art
and science of out-of-hospital medicine in conjunction with
medical direction. Curriculum is provided by the United States
government. Additional training in biological, chemical and
hazardous materials is included.
Curriculum includes:
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Paramedic Laboratory
- Paramedic Externship
Medical Assisting - Diploma
The demand for medical assistants is growing at an exceptional
rate and doctors are increasingly relying on medical assistants
to help with various patient care needs. The Fortis College
medical assistant program provides students with an excellent
educational experience in performing both clinical and
administrative tasks as well as personal interaction with
patients and doctors.
The objective of the medical assisting program is to train
students to acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate
competency in a variety of medical office procedures and
laboratory techniques under the direction supervision of a
physician.
Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma
Considering the growing population and the needs of a society
that is living longer, this is an excellent occupational
choice. In fact, this career field is expected to grow faster
than average, which means opportunities abound in hospitals,
clinics, doctors' offices, laboratories, facilities for the
aging, and many other places.
If you are organized, methodical and work well in a secure,
structured environment, this is likely the right position for
you.
Practical Nursing - Diploma
The Practical Nursing program at Fortis College provides the
theory, laboratory and clinical experiences to prepare the
student for an entry-level position in Practical Nursing.
Nursing theory guides clinical practice. The clinical portion
of the program provides students with hands-on experience;
providing nursing care to patients of all ages, ethnic and
cultural groups, and stages of wellness/illness in hospitals
and other health care agencies affiliated with Fortis College.
In addition, the clinical atmosphere will enable the student to
observe first-hand the behaviors that are crucial to
employability in those agencies.
Respiratory Care - Associate's
The Respiratory Care program at Fortis College provides
students with a quality education and prepares the graduate for
a career as an advanced-level Respiratory Therapist. The
program is an advance level program designed to develop the
knowledge, skills, and behavior to become a Respiratory
Therapist and function as an advanced level practitioner in the
field of Respiratory Care. Respiratory Care, also called
Respiratory Therapy, is a specialized discipline in the medical
field that deals with the evaluation, diagnosis, and care of
patients with disorders of or affecting the function of the
lungs.
