Medical Assistant Training Program

Start Your Career Journey with a Medical Assistant Training Program at Fortis 

If you're looking for a healthcare career that combines patient care, clinical skills, and administrative responsibilities, medical assisting could be the path for you. The Fortis Medical Assistant program is designed to help you build practical, hands-on skills used in real healthcare settings while gaining the knowledge and confidence to support patients and medical teams. Explore how medical assistant training at Fortis can help you take the first step toward a meaningful career in healthcare—and discover what you'll learn, where medical assistants work, and how you can get started.

What is a medical assistant?

A medical assistant plays a vital role in keeping healthcare offices running smoothly while supporting both patients and providers. They’re often the first point of contact for patients, helping create a welcoming, organized, and efficient care experience. With a blend of patient interactions, clinical duties and administrative tasks, medical assistants work directly with doctors, nurses, and patients to keep things running seamlessly from the front desk to the exam room. Check out the duties and responsibilities of a Medical Assistant.

What does it take to become a medical assistant?

To enroll in the Fortis Medical Assistant training program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or equivalent
• Be at least 17 years old at the start of studies
• Submit an application form
• Participate in an interview with administrative staff
• Achieve a minimum score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE), a standardized test that assesses cognitive abilities* 

What does a medical assistant training program at Fortis look like?

• Earn a diploma in as little as 36 instructional weeks (daytime) or 45 instructional weeks (evenings) 
• Learn through a hybrid form of delivery*, with some courses online and others offered in a traditional on-campus environment with a mix of classroom and hands-on learning
• Participate in an externship, applying learned skills to real-life situations in a healthcare setting
• Learn from passionate, experienced instructors with real-world skills and a dedication to student success 
• Become eligible upon completion of the program to take the National Health Career Association’s (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam**

What You’ll Learn

• Front office operations & administrative tasks
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) management
• Phlebotomy & blood draw techniques
• EKG administration & interpretation
• Basic anatomy, physiology & pharmacology
• Measuring & recording vital signs
• Monitoring for signs of illness or infection
• Performing basic admission assessments
• Assisting with medication administration
• Delivering patient-focused customer service