About
Fortis College’s Medical Assistant Training Program in Akron, Ohio, prepares students for clinical and administrative work supporting patients, providers, and healthcare offices. The program awards a diploma and makes graduates eligible to take the National Health Career Association’s (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. Training uses a hybrid format that combines online coursework with traditional on-campus classroom and hands-on learning, along with an externship in a healthcare setting. The primary daytime track runs as little as 36 instructional weeks, while an evening option runs as little as 45 instructional weeks. Admission requires a high school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent, a minimum age of 17 at the start of studies, and a minimum score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: National Health Career Association’s (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam
Organization
Fortis College
Fortis College is a career-training institution in Akron, Ohio, with programs serving occupational fields including Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, Electrician, HVAC, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Welding. Its training portfolio spans healthcare, nursing, dental, skilled trades, cosmetology, and commercial driving. Programs may lead to certificates, degrees, or diplomas, and the institution describes training as hands-on and/or supported by externships. Fortis also provides career services for graduates and financial aid for those who qualify. The institution operates campuses across multiple states and offers more than 30 programs in fields such as medical care, nursing, dental services, skilled trades, and commercial driving.