Your Fortis College in Landover, MD
Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, Rad Tech, and Medical Billing & Coding
Fortis Trade School in Landover, MD
FORTIS College in Landover, Maryland in suburban Washington, DC provides career education and training programs to people interested in entering the medical and dental career fields. At FORTIS College, we focus on providing quality postsecondary education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and associate degree programs.
FORTIS College’s Medical Assisting program prepares students to work in a variety of healthcare facilities in a career that is not only fulfilling, but also among the fastest growing occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Our experienced faculty will guide you through a comprehensive curriculum designed to teach you the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to be successful as a medical assistant. Our Medical Billing and Coding program teaches students the skills and terminology needed to work in doctors’ offices or medical facility properly coding medical records for insurance purposes.
Our Associate Degree Program in Radiologic Technology teaches students the clinical and academic skills they need to become entry-level radiographers. Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations in clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities to help physicians diagnose diseases and treaty injuries. Job opportunities for Radiologic Technologists are projected to grow faster than average over the next decade.
If your interest is more focused on dental health, then you should consider our Dental Hygiene or Dental Assistant training programs. Although job responsibilities are different, both dental assistants and dental hygienists are key members of the dental health care team. Our career education programs prepare you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in a dental clinic, educational institution, public health setting and more.
Each of our programs are thoughtfully designed to enhance the career potential of each student. Our educational process is a change-oriented approach, training students through a balance of traditional classroom instruction, laboratory practice and hands-on skill development.
If you are looking to grow your opportunities through career education in the dental, medical or healthcare fields, then FORTIS College in Landover is the place for you. Call today to learn more about getting started on your educational journey to a new career.
* Program listed below available in either a Certificate or Associate Degree
Programs
Dental
The dental assisting and dental training programs at Fortis Colleges and Institutes help students acquire the skills and knowledge they need to demonstrate competency required for relevant licensing and getting started on a new career. Dental assistants and dental hygienists are critical members of the healthcare team and Fortis’s dental training programs can help prepare you for a new career.
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Dental Assisting
While specific duties may vary, dental assistants are an integral part of the dental office. The Fortis Dental Assisting program will prepare students for entry-level positions in this growing healthcare field.
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Dental Hygiene
As technology progresses and our population grows, dentists will need to hire more hygienists to perform a wider variety of dental care. Dental hygienists rank among the fastest growing occupations nationally. This program is ideal for someone entering the field for the first time or for dental assistants who are looking to advance their skills.
Healthcare / Medical
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and medical career opportunities are forecast to grow over the next decade, due in part to our aging population and increased need for healthcare. Fortis offers a variety of medical and healthcare training programs to help meet this need.
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Medical Assisting
Medical assistants fill a critical role in the healthcare system. Working directly with doctors and nurses, and often directly with patients, medical assistants can be employed in a wide variety of healthcare settings including physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals and even rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities.
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Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Billing and Coding is a critical function in the healthcare industry today. And although Medical Billing and Coding professionals do not provide direct patient care, with billing and coding skills, you can work in a medical office alongside doctors and staff. Medical Billing and Coding professionals may also find employment in hospitals and even insurance companies.
Medical Technology
If you enjoy touching people’s lives, making a positive impact on friends and family, love working with your community and those in need - a career in healthcare will surely bring you a great deal of satisfaction. With medical technology programs that span a range of skills, FORTIS can place you on the right path to your perfect career.
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I decided to do a Medical Assistant program so that I could get a career program that would get me a good professional future. I was also influenced by my grandmother who trained to be a Medical Assistant and then went on for other education and training and is still in healthcare.
Before attending Fortis I was honestly just trying to find something to do with my life. I had little dead-end jobs here and there.
Accreditation and State Authorization
Institutional Accreditation
Fortis College, Landover, MD is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852 P. (301) 291-7550 info@abhes.org
Programmatic Accreditation
The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approval without reporting requirement. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is www.ada.org/117.aspx
The Fortis College, Landover, MD program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program’s current award is ACCREDITATION FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
State Authorization
Fortis College, Landover, MD is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). MHEC can be contacted at 6N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, (410) 767-3300.
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Licensure and Certification
The Dental Hygiene program meets the educational requirements to become a licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
We have not made a determination for the following states*: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY.
Students graduating from the Dental Hygiene program are eligible to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE), the Juris Prudence written exam (Ethics), and a regional clinical examination.
To be eligible for employment as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in Maryland, a graduate must successfully pass all applicable exams, both written and clinical, and satisfy all state licensing requirements.
* If you need additional information on state eligibility or transferability requirements for these states, please contact the Campus President or Dean of Education.
The state of Maryland requires a license to work as a Radiologic Technologist.
The Radiologic Technology program meets the educational requirements to become a licensed Radiologic Technologist in the state of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
We have not made a determination for the following states*: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY.
Licensure requires a graduate from a Radiologic Technologist program, to take and pass the ARRT, and to successfully fulfill all state licensing requirements.
*If you need additional information on state eligibility or transferability requirements for these states, please contact the Campus President or Dean of Education.
Graduation does not guarantee eligibility to sit for licensure, certification, or registry exams. Please understand that licensure and certification eligibility can be affected by unlawful events that take place after acceptance into a program. As part of the licensure, certification, and registration application process, arrest and court records of final adjudication for any offense other than a minor traffic violation may be submitted to credentialing agency for review. Applicants who have been convicted of a felony and whose civil rights have not been restored may be considered incomplete by the College until documentation of restoration of civil rights is received.
Licensing and certification requirements vary by state. Students who relocate to another state during their enrollment may or may not satisfy the eligibility criteria to obtain a professional license or certification in that state.
Please contact the Campus President or Dean of Education if you have additional questions pertaining to your program of interest.