Fortis Institute, Houston North Houston, TX

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Fortis Institute, Houston North

Located just off of Beltway 8, the Fortis Institute campus in Houston North is close to everything in one of the best cities in the state of Texas. Fortis Institute Houston North provides career education and training to people in the greater Houston area in the healthcare, medical and skilled trades career fields.  You can receive your medical training in Houston, Texas, while being able to enjoy everything 'Space City' has to offer your fellow Texans.

At Fortis Institute Houston North we offer programs including Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Sterile Processing Technican and Surgical Technology.  Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks medical assistant among the fastest growing healthcare occupations nationally between now and 2018.  You can capitalize on the healthcare trends in employment by pursuing your medical education in Texas at Fortis Institute.

If you want a medical career working in hospitals and inpatient clinics working to assist surgeons then train to be a Sterile Processing Technician who is responsible for keeping medical and surgical instruments contaminant-free,  A Surgical Technologist is a key member of the operating room team and ST's work alongside surgeons and nurses during surgery as well as during the prep and post surgery procedures.

We have a Skilled Trades program at Houston North to prepare students to become an HVAC Technician.  The HVAC program at Fortis Institute trains students to install and service heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.  With an entry-level position as an HVAC Installer or HVAC Mechanic, graduates of this program will be qualified to service and troubleshoot today's complex heating and cooling systems.  With the famous Houston weather, there will always be residential and commercial buildings that will require HVAC service and repair.

With everything you can learn with a career education from Fortis Institute, you will be ready to get started in your professional career in your program of interest in less time than you might think.  Get started today.  Call or click for more information to pursue a medical career education in Houston, Texas.

Fortis Institute Houston North was formerly known as MedVance Institute before joining the network of Fortis Colleges and Institutes in 2011.

Programs offered at this location

  • Dental Assisting
    Learn how to provide educational, preventative and clinical therapeutic services to the public as a promoter of healthy dental hygiene.
  • HVAC
    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.
  • Medical Assistant
    Become an important member of an exciting healthcare team. Learn the clinical and administrative tasks to keep medical offices and clinics running smoothly.
  • Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
    Gain hands-on instruction in areas like medical terminology, office management, coding techniques, computer operation and medical billing software.
  • Sterile Processing Technician
    The Sterile Processing Technician is properly trained to handle surgical instruments and understand microbiology and infection control methods.
  • Surgical Technology
    Work under the supervision of surgeons, anesthesiologists and registered nurses as you become part of this essential operating room team. Sterilize and pass surgical instruments to surgeons during operation.

Fortis Institute is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, Telephone: 770-396-3898 / FAX: 770-396-3790 and is licensed to operate by the Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools and Colleges, 101 East 15th Street, Austin 78778-0001, (512) 936-3100.

The surgical technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Student Complaint Policy Notice

This school has a Certificate of Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

The TWC-assigned school number is: S 3153 (FORTIS INSTITUTE)

The school’s programs are approved by TWC, as well as (C O E) Council on Occupational Education, and (CAAHEP) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by following the grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. 

Students dissatisfied with this school’s response to their complaint or who are not able to file a complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with TWC, as well as with other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable.

Information on filing a complaint with TWC can be found on TWC’s Career Schools and Colleges Website at http://csc.twc.state.tx.us/. Mail correspondence to: Texas Workforce Commission, 101 East 15th St, Austin, TX 78778. Telephone  (512) 936-3100.

Information on filing a complaint with COE can be found on their Website at www.council.org. Mail correspondence to: Council on Occupational Education 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350. Telephone (770) 396-3898.

Information on filing a complaint with the CAAHEP can be found on their Website at http://www.caahep.org . Mail correspondence to: 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; Telephone (727) 210-2350

 

Fortis Institute Houston North campus offers continuing education courses to people in Houston, Harris County and the greater metro Houston, TX area. The Houston North campus provides continuing education courses in Phlebotomy to prepare students to become a phlebotomist.

Continuing Education courses offered at FORTIS Institute, Houston-North:

  • Phlebotomy Certification

Courses listed above are non-accredited, non-credit continuing education courses.

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Fortis Institute, Houston North Campus

450 N. Sam Houston Parkway E. Suite 200
Houston, TX 77060
713-332-0062

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