Fortis Institute in Forty Fort Forty Fort, PA

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Fortis Institute in Forty Fort

The Fortis Institute campus in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania was formerly known as Allied Medical and Technical Institute.  Fortis Institute is a Pennsylvania technical school located near Wilkes-Barre in the borough of Forty Fort. At Fortis Institute, we provide quality education to students looking to increase their job opportunities in some of today’s leading career fields. If you live in northeast Pennsylvania and are considering school for training programs in healthcare, the skilled trades, business, accounting or massage, then look no further than Fortis Institute.

For professional services training, Fortis Institute offers programs in Business Administration / Accounting, Criminal Justice and Paralegal.  The massage therapy class is also popular in Pennsylvania for those who want a career field with flexible hours as many graduates work as part time and full time massage therapists.

Fortis Institute in Forty Fort provides allied health and medical career training programs including Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Technician and Medical Transcriptionist / Insurance Billing Specialist.  As our population ages and medical technology advances, the prospects are bright for those with the right skills to work in medical offices and clinics.

The Fortis Pharmacy Technician program in Forty Fort prepares students to work with pharmacists reading and filling prescriptions and the program in ECG / Phlebotomy / Lab Assistant prepares Pennsylvania students for entry-level positions in healthcare facilities where blood collection and lab procedures are necessary.

For those who want to solve problems while working with their hands, Fortis Institute has programs in the skilled electrical trades and HVAC.  The Electrical Trades program at Fortis prepares students to enter the electrical field to become a residential, commercial, or industrial electrician.  The HVAC program trains students to service and install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.  Train to be an HVAC technician to troubleshoot and repair heating and cooling systems at Fortis in Pennsylvania.

We offer accredited degrees and diplomas through our wide range of programs. Our student-centered environment allows you to learn from friendly and knowledgeable faculty, experienced in their chosen fields. At Fortis Institute, you can find the key to your career success!

Close enough to commute?
Fortis Institute in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, is conveniently located next to these cities:

  • Kingston, Pennsylvania
  • Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
  • Back Mountain, Pennsylvania
  • Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
  • Scranton, Pennsylvania
  • Dunmore, Pennsylvania
  • Hazleton, Pennsylvania
  • Berwick, Pennsylvania
  • Carbondale, Pennsylvania
  • Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
  • East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
  • Pottsville, Pennsylvania
  • Northampton, Pennsylvania
     

Programs offered at this location

  • Business Administration / Accounting
    Gain exposure to business fundamentals such as marketing, employee relations, accounting and record-keeping, organizational behavior, and essential computer applications. Grow academically, personally and professionally with our BAA program.
  • Criminal Justice
    Get a feel for entry-level positions in the Criminal Justice field including probation, corrections, immigration, law enforcement and security. Here, you’ll learn the system and its methods, techniques, procedures and technologies to uphold the law.
  • ECG / Phlebotomy / Lab Assistant
    Learn to operate ECG machines to obtain 12 lead ECG tracings, draw blood and other bodily fluids for lab work and perform necessary tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
  • Electrical Trades
    Gain the professional skills and comprehension to find a career as a residential, commercial or industrial electrician. Learn the safety procedures, how to comply with electrical standards, as well as troubleshooting techniques and more.
  • Health Information Technician
    Graduates of the Health Information Technician program can be ready for employment as medical information coders, medical insurance specialists, medical insurance processors and other medical administrative positions. Perform a variety of clerical/administrative duties, billing practices and more.
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
    Obtain the HVAC training you need to become a successful installer/mechanic. Learn the assorted computerized diagnostics covering commercial refrigeration, gas heat, heat pumps and air conditioning.
  • Massage Therapist
    Offering massage therapy education at a Pennsylvania massage program – among other growing career industries – you can learn the originating fundamentals of massage, as well as contemporary methods practiced in today’s techniques. Get the skills you need through lecture and hands-on implementation of Swedish techniques, pathology, anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
  • Medical Assistant
    Learn the clinical and administrative tasks to help keep medical offices and clinics running smoothly as you become a vital member to a functioning healthcare team.
  • Medical Assistant Technician (Associate in Specialized Technology Degree)
    Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries, and as a result, the requirements for workers are becoming more rigorous due to the expansion. Learn the practical and theoretical skills and gain the confidence to excel as a specialized technician in medical assistant technology.
  • Medical Transcriptionist/Insurance Billing Specialist
    Gain hands-on instruction in areas like medical terminology, office management, coding techniques, computer operation and medical billing software.
  • Paralegal
    Work under the supervision of an attorney as you perform duties, such as conducting client interviews, locating and interviewing witnesses, administering legal research, drafting legal documents, correspondence and pleadings, summarizing depositions, and more.
  • Pharmacy Technician
    As a graduate of the pharmacy technician program, you will have the knowledge to read, fill and distribute prescriptions. You will also have the knowledge of basic pharmaceutical calculations, medications, and common drug interactions and their side effects.

Fortis Institute, Forty Fort is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools of Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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Fortis Institute in Forty Fort Campus

166 Slocum Street
Forty Fort, PA 18704
570-288-8400

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