Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is a one- to two-year credential at this private for-profit institution in Forty Fort, PA. Classified under the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801), this program provides training in clinical procedures, patient intake, electronic health records, vital signs, and administrative functions common to physician offices and outpatient care settings.

Fortis Institute-Forty Fort also offers a longer two- to four-year Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate, as well as Electrician and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology certificates. The one- to two-year program is structured to give students a focused, practical introduction to medical assisting competencies in preparation for entry-level employment in healthcare support roles.