Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 234270
- Phone: (432) 264-3700
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (804) 323-1020
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (804) 323-1020
ACCEPTANCE RATE
nan%FINANCIAL AID RATE
85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1Average 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 – Richmond 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 Texas colleges that offer medical assistant program.
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Fortis College – Richmond
3200 Ave C, Big Spring, TX
Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fortis College – Richmond offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 44 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 32 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| 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 – Richmond, 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
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Fortis College – Richmond accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Fortis College – Richmond may provide student services including:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation