General Information
Other Names |
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Type |
Private for-profit, 2-year |
Control |
Private for-profit |
Size |
Under 1,000 |
Campus Setting |
Suburb: Midsize |
Calendar System |
Other academic year |
Title IV Eligibility |
Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
Relgious Affiliation |
Not applicable |
College Student Services Offered
Yes |
Remedial Services | Yes |
Academic/career counseling service |
Yes |
Employment services for students | Yes |
Placement services for completers |
No |
On-campus day care for students' children | |
|
College Special Learning Opportunities
No |
ROTC | No |
Distance learning opportunities |
No |
ROTC: Army | No |
Study abroad |
No |
ROTC: Navy | Yes |
Weekend/evening college |
No |
ROTC: Air Force | |
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Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
More info
Fortis Institute-Erie Website
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Admissions Considerations & Recommendations
Open admission policy |
Yes |
Admission test scores |
Not applicable |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Not applicable |
Applicants (most recent fall period)
Admissions (most recent fall period)
Percentage of Students Submitting Test Scores
SAT Percentile Scores
ACT Percentile Scores
Percentage Receiving Financial Aid
Average Amount of Financial Aid Received
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergraduates
Average Tuition for Full-Time Graduates
Comprehensive Fee for Full-Time Undergraduates
Per Credit Hour Charge for Part-Time Undergraduates
Per Credit Hour Charge for Part-Time Graduates
College Levels Offered
Yes |
Less than one year certificate | Yes |
One but less than two years certificate |
Yes |
Associate's degree | No |
Two but less than 4 years certificate |
No |
Bachelor's degree | No |
Postbaccalaureate certificate |
No |
Master's degree | No |
Post-master's certificate |
No |
Doctor's degree | No |
First-professional degree |
|
| No |
First-professional certificate |
Degrees and Certifications
Dental Assisting (Diploma Program)
Duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. These tasks require both interpersonal and technical skills. Students will learn to work chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients. Our program will prepare students for a rewarding career as a dental assistant. Students will learn all necessary skills for their career, including preparing their own resume, and how to interview successfully and maintain jobs as dental assistants.
Health Information Technician (Associate Degree)
Health Information Technician (Associate Degree)
Health Information Technician (Diploma Program)
Health information technicians manage, analyze and organize patient medical records and databases for statistical reports and studies. Tri-State Institute can provide specialized instruction in the preparation, maintenance, organization, completeness and security of the patient?s medical records. We can pride instruction in core medical courses, as well as the proper use of computer technology in today?s quickly growing medical office settings. Graduates of this program are prepared to seek entry level employment as a medical records/ health information technician in hospitals, physician offices, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers and home health agencies. Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 18 percent through 2016* so contact Tri-State today for more information!
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Diploma Program)
A Career In Demand. There are big opportunities for those who can install, repair, and maintain Heating/Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems. TSBI's HVAC-R program provides training in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of HVAC-R systems along industry standards.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Diploma Program)
A Career In Demand. There are big opportunities for those who can install, repair, and maintain Heating/Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems. TSBI's HVAC-R program provides training in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of HVAC-R systems along industry standards.
Medical Assisting / Medical Assisting Specialist (Diploma Program)
Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly. Tri-State Institute offers a medical assisting program designed to provide you with knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment as a medical assistant in a medical office or clinic, with skills in office administration, computer, and clinical areas. According to the U. S. Department of Labor Occupational Handbook, employment of medical assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2010 as the health services industry expands as a result of technological advances in medicine, and a growing and aging population. Medical assisting is one of the fastest growing occupations. Contact Tri-State today for more information on this fast-paced career!
Medical Assisting Specialist (Associate Degree)
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist (Diploma Program)
Medical Billing and Coding is a critical function in the health care industry today ? and with training from Tri-State Institute we can get you into your career sooner than you think! We provide hands-on instruction in medical terminology, office management, and coding techniques to fully prepare you for a career in a medical facility. The student is prepared in both office and hospital settings, covering the basic fundamentals of computer operation, disease processes and hands on training utilizing medical billing software. Graduates of Tri-State Institute?s Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program are prepared to seek entry level employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians? offices, dental offices, nursing homes, and insurance companies. Contact us today to begin your new career!
Paramedic (Diploma Program)
Basic Techniques - Basic (EMT-B) serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of pre-hospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT-B. This program includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. EMT-B's provide a service in an environment requiring special skills and knowledge in such areas as communications, documentation and transportation. This program provides an introduction to these concepts and protocols applicable to Basic Life Support services in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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