Mission Statement
to serve with excellence the needs of our community and the needs of our graduates by matching skills found in school catalog
General Information
Other Names |
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Type |
Private for-profit, 2-year |
Control |
Private for-profit |
Size |
Under 1,000 |
Campus Setting |
City: Small |
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 | |
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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 College-Smyrna Website
Admissions Considerations & Recommendations
Open admission policy |
Yes |
Admission test scores |
Not applicable |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Not applicable |
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Admissions (most recent fall period)
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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 | Yes |
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 |
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| No |
First-professional certificate |
Degrees and Certifications
Dental Assistant (Certificate Program)
The Objective of the Dental Assistant Program is to train students to acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate competence in a variety of dental office procedures and laboratory techniques. The procedures and lab techniques include preliminary examination procedure, assisting at chair side using four-handed dentistry, charting, appointment scheduling, keeping patient records and sterilizing instruments. Under the direct supervision of a dentist the assistant may perform expanded functions such as intraoral procedures in restorative dentistry and oral surgery. The assistant qualified in radiology may also take and expose radiographs. Upon satisfactory completion of the training, students will be qualified to assume entry-level positions as a dental assistant in dental offices and clinics performing the lab techniques and office procedures described above. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the Certified Dental Assistant Exam (CDA) sponsored by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. Graduates who pass the CDA exam become nationally Certified Dental Assistants.
EMT Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate Program)
The Objective of the EMT- Intermediate program is to train students for Certification as a Georgia Emergency Medical Technician. The course is based on the U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines for EMT intermediate course curriculum, including but not limited to: Preparation and Introduction to Emergency Medical Care, Patient Assessment and Basic Life Support, Medical Behavioral emergencies, obstetrics, gynecology, trauma, (infants and children) and EMS operations. The Program is divided into five 125-hour modules followed by a 160-hour clinical rotation on advanced ambulance shifts and Emergency Room rotations. Graduates of the program receive a Diploma upon completion and are certified as a Georgia Emergency Medical Technician.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (Certificate Program)
The brand new Medix Technical Training Center, a division of Medix School Atlanta, provides 10,000 feet of dedicated industry standard equipments, supplies, classrooms and labs for developing the skills necessary to get the career you want! Did you know that the U.S. Department of Labor expects employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers to increase faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014? Medix Atlanta?s new Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program can help prepare you for a future in this ever-growing career. The demand for new residential, commercial and industrial climate-control systems is growing, and it?s vital for homeowners and businesses to keep their systems properly functioning for safety, comfort and efficiency. Contact Medix Atlanta today to see how you can start your path to a rewarding new career!
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (Certificate Program)
The brand new Medix Technical Training Center, a division of Medix School Atlanta, provides 10,000 feet of dedicated industry standard equipments, supplies, classrooms and labs for developing the skills necessary to get the career you want! Did you know that the U.S. Department of Labor expects employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers to increase faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014? Medix Atlanta?s new Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program can help prepare you for a future in this ever-growing career. The demand for new residential, commercial and industrial climate-control systems is growing, and it?s vital for homeowners and businesses to keep their systems properly functioning for safety, comfort and efficiency. Contact Medix Atlanta today to see how you can start your path to a rewarding new career!
Massage Therapy (Certificate Program)
Stress of everyday life can be very hard on a person?s body, leaving them sore, aching and exhausted. As a student in Medix School-Towson?s Massage Therapy program, you will be trained to ease those pains, help relieve stress, and provide a feeling of well-being to your clients. Medix-Towson?s Massage Therapy program trains students to perform a full-body Swedish Massage, as well as work on specific aches and pains by incorporating bodywork techniques that include Deep Tissue Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy. In addition to learning the hands-on skills that employers and clients are looking for, our students study the business of massage. Students are taught how to market their own private practices, prepare for employment, interact with clients, and communicate effectively with medical professionals in the community. Massage Therapy graduates will receive a diploma and are eligible to sit for the NCETMB - National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (required for employment in the State of Maryland). If this is the career you have been looking for, contact Medix-Towson today and see how we can help you get started!
Medical Assistant (Certificate Program)
Employment of medical assistants is expected to grow much faster than 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. It is one of the fastest-growing occupations. The objective of the Medical Assistant program is to train students to acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate competency in a variety of medical office procedures and laboratory techniques under the direct supervision of a physician. The medical procedures and lab techniques include injections, EKGs, vital signs, urinalysis, phlebotomy, assisting in minor surgery and emergency situations. Front office skills include patient data collection, scheduling patients, answering phone inquiries, insurance claims processing, bookkeeping, billing/collection, keyboarding, transcription, word processing and computer billing. These skills are evaluated utilizing error control and speed-building reviews. This skill and knowledge enhancement will enable the graduate, upon completion of required coursework, to further develop his or her career as a medical assistant through an externship in a clinic, laboratory, physician's office or hospital. Upon satisfactory completion of the training, students will be qualified to assume entry-level positions as medical assistants performing the medical procedures, lab techniques and front office duties described above. They will understand the use of Universal Precautions, OSHA Regulations, HIPAA Requirements, Confidentiality, and the Legal Aspects of the Allied Health environment.
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (Diploma Program)
The objective of Medical Insurance Billing & Coding is to provide students with an opportunity to receive entry-level employment in positions that handle diagnostic and procedural coding, and insurance claims completion and submission. This program will help graduates who take jobs in this field direct the flow of important health care data and understand the technology involved in maintaining, organizing, collecting, and interpreting this information. There is a 160 hour externship in a medical environment required to finish the program. Successful completion of this program will award graduates with a diploma.
Medical Office Assistant (Certificate Program)
The Objective of the Medical Office Administration Program is to train students to acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate competence in a variety of medical/dental office administration procedures and the skills necessary for entry level employment as a medical/dental insurance claims processor. The medical/dental office administration skills include: bookkeeping, billing and collection, records management, patient data collection, typing, transcription, word processing, appointment scheduling, written correspondence and telephone techniques. Claims processors perform benefit calculations necessary to adjudicate claims for employee benefit plans. Upon satisfactory completion of the training, students will be qualified to assume entry-level positions as a medical/dental office assistant, medical secretary, medical biller/collector, and insurance claims processor performing the medical/dental office duties described above.
Paramedic Training Program (Certificate Program)
The objective of the paramedic training program is to train Emergency Medical Technicians as Georgia Certified Paramedics. The course is based on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines for Paramedic Course curriculum. The program is divided into four 15-week modules (540 lecture/lab hours) and (480 clinical hours). A Paramedic student must be a Georgia Certified EMT (Basic) prior to being accepted for Paramedic training. Program Length: Paramedic students can attend regardless of what shift they work so job interruption will not be a factor. Each student will receive two 4 1/2 hour classes and complete 8 hours of clinicals per week. The classes are conveniently held from 6:15 P.M. to 10:45 P.M. at our campus located at 2108 Cobb Parkway, Smyrna, GA. 30080. Tuition assistance is available; The program is a National Registry Program, approved by District III EMS and the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission. Students will register and take their National Registry Paramedic exam at the Medix School following their training.
Patient Care Technician (Certificate Program)
The objective of the Patient Care Technician is to train students to acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate competence in a variety of Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician procedures and laboratory techniques. The procedures and lab techniques include but are not limited to the Study and Practices of Human Needs and Communications, Infection Control and Safety Measures, Body Mechanics, Vital Signs, Patient Care, Special Care, and Body Systems. The Patient Care Technician Program will place an emphasis on the application of knowledge and Physical Care/Psychosocial skills in a classroom and clinical setting. Included in this program is an externship which provides the student the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a health care setting. Upon satisfactory completion of training, students will be qualified to assume entry level positions in Hospital Chronic Care settings and Home Health Aide agencies. Students will sit for the Georgia Department of Human Resources State Certification Nursing Assistant Examination and are eligible to sit for the Patient Care Technician National Examination sponsored by the National Certification for Competency Testing. Graduates will receive a Diploma upon completion and be registered with the State as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Patient Care Technician (Certificate Program)
The objective of the Patient Care Technician is to train students to acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate competence in a variety of Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician procedures and laboratory techniques. The procedures and lab techniques include but are not limited to the Study and Practices of Human Needs and Communications, Infection Control and Safety Measures, Body Mechanics, Vital Signs, Patient Care, Special Care, and Body Systems. The Patient Care Technician Program will place an emphasis on the application of knowledge and Physical Care/Psychosocial skills in a classroom and clinical setting. Included in this program is an externship which provides the student the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a health care setting. Upon satisfactory completion of training, students will be qualified to assume entry level positions in Hospital Chronic Care settings and Home Health Aide agencies. Students will sit for the Georgia Department of Human Resources State Certification Nursing Assistant Examination and are eligible to sit for the Patient Care Technician National Examination sponsored by the National Certification for Competency Testing. Graduates will receive a Diploma upon completion and be registered with the State as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (Certificate Program)
The objective of the Pharmacy Technician program is to train and prepare students to be employed in a hospital pharmacy, a community pharmacy, or a large pharmacy chain store. This course covers all the theory, skills, and reference materials set forth by several national certifying bodies, including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the National Health career Association (NHA), the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), and the American Pharmaceutical Association (APA). Course subjects and related practical applications include Basic Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, History of Pharmacy, Law and Ethics, First Aid/CPR, Dosage Forms, Routes of Administration, Prescription Language, Pharmaceutical Elegance, Professionalism, Prescription Calculations, Compounding, Alternative Medicine, Pharmacy Stock and Billing, Pharmacy Settings and Organizations, Aseptic Technique, and Computer Pharmacy Software Training. An externship of 160 hours is included in this program. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Pharmacy Technician Diploma from Medix School and is eligible to sit for the National Certified Pharmacy Technician exams sponsored by either the National Health career Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (Certificate Program)
The objective of the Pharmacy Technician program is to train and prepare students to be employed in a hospital pharmacy, a community pharmacy, or a large pharmacy chain store. This course covers all the theory, skills, and reference materials set forth by several national certifying bodies, including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the National Health career Association (NHA), the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), and the American Pharmaceutical Association (APA). Course subjects and related practical applications include Basic Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, History of Pharmacy, Law and Ethics, First Aid/CPR, Dosage Forms, Routes of Administration, Prescription Language, Pharmaceutical Elegance, Professionalism, Prescription Calculations, Compounding, Alternative Medicine, Pharmacy Stock and Billing, Pharmacy Settings and Organizations, Aseptic Technique, and Computer Pharmacy Software Training. An externship of 160 hours is included in this program. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Pharmacy Technician Diploma from Medix School and is eligible to sit for the National Certified Pharmacy Technician exams sponsored by either the National Health career Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
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