At FORTIS Institute in Towson, MD, our dental assisting program will provide you with hands-on strategies and techniques to work in the treatment or operation room directly with the dentist. Students will be shown how to work chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients. Dental Assistants can work in private and group dental practices, specialty dental practices, mobile dental units, insurance companies, hospitals, nursing homes, dental school clinics, and public and private health facilities.

Fortis College - Towson, a renowned vocational school, excels in healthcare education, offering the Medical Assistant certification program, which is noted for its practical skills and comprehensive information. The curriculum of the program is in line with industry standards, and it includes a combination of administrative, clinical, and laboratory skills. Students participate in theoretical and hands-on courses in advanced labs, where they learn vital skills such as communication and empathy. Experienced teachers foster a positive learning atmosphere, which is complemented by abundant resources for career counseling and job placement. This program equips students to excel in the competitive healthcare profession by providing schedule flexibility and a convenient location.

At FORTIS, the Medical Office Administration program trains students to acquire the skills and capabilities in a variety of medical office assistant procedures, and the skills necessary for entry-level employment in a medical practice. The medical office administration training skills acquired include bookkeeping, billing and collection, records management, patient data collection, keyboarding, transcription, word processing, appointment scheduling, written correspondence and telephone techniques.