Fortis Institute in Scranton Scranton, PA

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Fortis Institute in Scranton

The Fortis Institute campus in Scranton, Pennsylvania was formerly known as Allied Medical and Technical Institute.  Fortis provides postsecondary education to traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of accredited diploma and degree programs.  If you live in the Scranton Wilkes-Barre area, then consider Fortis Institute for training programs in the nursing, medical, dental, massage, information technology, and digital graphics and multimedia career fields.

Are you looking for a nursing school in Pennsylvania?  The Practical Nursing program at Fortis Institute educates students for entry-level positions as a practical nurse.  The program offers classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences in a collaborative learning environment.  There are frequent class starts in the PN program at Fortis.  Upon graduation, students in the Practical Nursing program are prepared to take the licensure exam to become a practical nurse.

Train for a career in Medical Assisting or an Expanded Function Dental Assisting at Fortis Institute.  Bureau of Labor Statistics rank medical assistant and dental assistant among the fastest growing occupations nationally from now through 2018.  We offer other medical training programs including Medical Assistant Technician and ECG / Phlebotomy / Lab Assistant as well as Medical Transcriptionist / Insurance Billing Specialist.  The Dental Hygiene program at Fortis Institute Scranton prepares student for entry-level opportunities in the dental hygiene field.  Dental Hygiene is a well regarded career field by many.

If you want a career in Information Technology than ask about the Computer Support Technician program at our Fortis campus in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Train at Fortis for popular IT positions including help desk analyst and system administrator.  Upon completion of the Computer Support Technician program, Fortis graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in Information Technology.

The Digitial Graphics and Multimedia program teaches web design, illustration and multimedia design using industry software to prepare students to enter a career field where they can utilize both creative and technical skills every day. 

Develop your individual and professional growth and learn firsthand from our qualified instructors how to become tomorrow’s leaders in today’s world. Fortis Institute can help you prepare for the challenges of today’s workplace and beyond. Gain the education you’ve been looking for and start living a brighter future.

 

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

  • Dunmore, Pennsylvania
  • Carbondale, Pennsylvania
  • Kingston, Pennsylvania
  • Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
  • Back Mountain, Pennsylvania
  • Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
  • Hazleton, Pennsylvania
  • East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
  • Berwick, Pennsylvania
  • Binghamton, New York
  • Port Jervis, New York
  • Forty Fort, Pennsylvania

Programs offered at this location

  • Associate in Specialized Technology Degree-Expanded Function Dental Assistant
    Earn the skills and knowledge to help assist the dentist chairside. Work in the operating room or treatment room while the dentist is performing patient procedures. Learn how to prepare dental impressions and restorative materials, evacuate debris from oral cavities, and prepare the instrument tray and anesthesia setups.
  • Computer Support Technology
    Learn how to install, support and service a computer network in the role of help desk analyst, computer support specialist or system administrator
  • Dental Hygiene
    Train to become a licensed oral health professional who provides patients with educational, preventative and clinical therapeutic services. Gain entry-level employment opportunities in a variety of clinical and public health settings.
  • Digital Graphics and Multimedia Design
    Put your creativity to work! Learn how to create websites, effective layouts and appeasing illustrations, and computer-rendered graphics using top-notch industry software.
  • ECG/Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant
    Properly assist physicians with patient care. 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.
  • Massage Therapist
    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.
  • Practical Nursing
    Offering healthcare education as a nursing school in Pennsylvania – along with other growing fields – you can gain the theory, laboratory and clinical experience for an entry-level career as a practical nurse. Care for patients of all ages, ethnicities, cultural groups and stages of wellness/illness in a variety of clinical settings.

Fortis Institute, Scranton is Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC); Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and Licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools of Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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Fortis Institute in Scranton Campus

517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509
570-558-1818

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