Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 103190
- Phone: (727) 538-3827
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (770) 980-0002
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (770) 980-0002
ACCEPTANCE RATE
nan%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
24:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Medical Assistant Program
The medical assistant program at Fortis College – Smyrna prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer medical assistant program.
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Fortis College – Smyrna
2525 Drew St, Clearwater, FL
Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fortis College – Smyrna has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 139 |
| Associate's Degree | 4 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 |
| Female | 138 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Black | 88 |
| Hispanic | 35 |
| White | 11 |
| Multiple Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Medical Assistant program at Fortis College – Smyrna, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Medical Assistants
Description
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Total Employment: 6
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.50
- Average Annual Salary: $30160
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Fortis College – Smyrna accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Fortis College – Smyrna may provide student services including:- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work