Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Fortis Institute-Towson is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Towson, MD. The program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and trains students in both administrative and clinical tasks performed in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings, including patient intake, vital signs, and basic clinical procedures.

Fortis Institute-Towson also offers a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate at the one- to two-year level, providing students with a related healthcare credential option at the same campus. As a private for-profit institution, Fortis Institute-Towson focuses on career-oriented health sciences training, and the Medical/Clinical Assistant program is among its primary offerings for students entering the healthcare workforce in the Baltimore area.