Talk:Fortis College

Merger proposal
Fortis Institute is the same article with a different name.-- T HE F OUNDERS I NTENT  PRAISE GOOD WORKS 01:26, 8 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Merge. Just changed this one. Also you have two different merge discussions which is not a good idea. Student7 (talk) 12:56, 10 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Just trying to follow the directions. -- T HE F OUNDERS I NTENT  PRAISE GOOD WORKS 22:16, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

Fortis Colleges & Institutes
Fortis is a for-profit, post-secondary provider of career education learning and training experiences in the United States established in 2008. Operated by Baltimore, Maryland-based Education Affiliates[1], the Fortis network of colleges and institutes offers career-based certificate, diploma and degree-granting programs at 40 campuses in 15 states.

Fortis College and Institute campuses prepare students for careers in health care, business, technology, and a variety of skilled trades professions. FORTIS Online offers web-based learning platforms for a variety of associate degree programs for adults and members of the military community. Program offerings and accreditations will vary by state and campus, however, every Fortis program is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting organization.

Fortis is also affiliated with the Denver School of Nursing, St. Paul’s School of Nursing and All-State Career School.

Motto			Your Life. Powered by Learning

Established	2008 Type			Privately owned 2-year for-profit institution

Owned by		Education Affiliates[1] Baltimore, MD

President/CEO	Duncan Anderson[2, 3]

Campus		40 campuses in 15 states

Affiliations	Denver School of Nursing, St. Paul’s School of Nursing, All-State Career School

Website		www.Fortis.edu

Contents

1	Company legacy

2	Locations

3	Academic services

4	Learning environment

5	Accreditation

6	Debate

7	References

8	External links

Legacy

Fortis is a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in career learning and training experiences across 40 campuses throughout the United States. Fortis College and Fortis Institute campuses provide education and training for careers in healthcare, nursing, medical, dental, business, information technology, massage, cosmetology and skilled trades. Fortis also offers online learning platforms for an RN to BSN degree program and associate degree programs in Accounting Technology, Business Management, Human Resources Management, Internet Marketing[4], Medical Assisting and Medical Billing and Coding[5].

Fortis History[6] 2008 – The Fortis College campus in Phoenix, AZ became the first school to bear the Fortis name. It was followed that same year by campuses in Salt Lake City, UT, and Norfolk, VA, which had been Virginia Career Institute in Virginia Beach.

2009 – Fortis added four new campus locations in Alabama – in Dothan, Foley, Mobile and Montgomery, which formerly were Capps College campuses. By year’s end, new Fortis campuses also had been opened in Richmond, VA (its second Virginia campus), Pensacola, the first Florida Fortis campus, Indianapolis, IN, and Landover, MD (formerly a Medix School campus). The company’s Florida expansion continued with the addition of new locations in Orange Park and Jacksonville - both formerly North Florida Institute campuses.

2010 – By spring of 2010, Fortis had launched new campuses in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida, opening in Forty Fort and Scranton, PA (former AMTI schools), as well as Columbus, Cincinnati and Ravenna, OH (former Bohecker College campuses), along with Cuyahoga Falls and Centerville – previously NIT and RETS locations, respectively. In Florida, Fortis re-branded Central Florida College campuses in Winter Park and Largo, along with the former Gulf Coast College in Tampa and Florida Career Institute in Mulberry. Later in the year, Fortis opened campuses in Miami, FL, a second Montgomery, AL, location, and campuses in Lawrenceville and Wayne, NJ. FORTIS College Online also was launched in 2010 to provide an Internet-based learning platform for students.

2011 – By early summer 2011, Fortis had added campuses in Erie, PA (previously Tri-State Business Institute), Cutler Bay, FL, south of Miami, and re-branded four MedVance schools in Nashville, TN, and three locations in Texas – two in Houston and one in Grand Prairie, just outside Dallas. By the end of the year, Fortis also had new campus locations in Towson and Woodlawn, MD (former Medix Schools), in the Baltimore metropolitan area, as well as Baton Rouge, LA – another former MedVance campus.

2013 – The school’s Florida expansion continued with Fortis converting two more MedVance Institutes in Port St. Lucie and Fort Lauderdale into Fortis schools.

Locations

There are 40 Fortis College and Institute campuses in 15 states across the U.S. Locations include: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia:

•	Atlanta, GA •	Baton Rouge, LA •	Birmingham, AL •	Centerville, OH •	Cincinnati, OH •	Columbia, SC •	Columbus, OH •	Cookeville, TN •	Cutler Bay, FL •	Cuyahoga Falls, OH •	Dothan, AL •	Erie, PA •	Foley, AL •	Fort Lauderdale, FL •	Forty Fort, PA •	Grand Prairie, TX •	Indianapolis, IN •	Landover, MD •	Largo, FL •	Lawrenceville, NJ •	Houston, TX - North •	Houston, TX - South •	Mobile, AL Airport Blvd. •	Montgomery, AL Atlanta Hwy. •	Montgomery, AL Eastdale Circle •	Nashville, TN •	Norfolk, VA •	Orange Park, FL •	Pensacola, FL •	Phoenix, AZ •	Port St. Lucie, FL •	Ravenna, OH •	Richmond, VA •	Salt Lake City, UT •	Scranton, PA •	Towson, MD •	West Palm Beach, FL •	Winter Park, FL •	Wayne, NJ •	Woodlawn, MD

Academic Services

Fortis offers the following career-based programs at its various college and institute campuses: •	Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) [7] •	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) [8] •	Practical Nursing (PN)[9] •	PN-RN Associate Degree Bridge[7,9] •	RN to BSN Bridge[8,9] •	Vocational Nursing[9] •	Dental Assisting[10] •	Dental Hygiene[11] •	Expanded Function Dental Assistant[10] •	Biotechnology[12] •	Cardiovascular Technology[13] •	Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)[14] •	EMT-Paramedic[14] •	Paramedic[14] •	Medical Lab Technician[15] •	Pharmacy Technician[16] •	Radiologic Technology[17] •	Sterile Processing Technician[18] •	Surgical Technology[19] •	ECG/Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant[20,21,22] •	Health Information Technology[23] •	Healthcare Management[24] •	Medical Assisting[25] •	Medical Billing and Coding[26,25] •	Medical Office Administration[27] •	Medical Office Basic X-ray Technician[28] •	Patient Care Technician[29] •	Computer Information Services (CIS)[30] •	CIS-Programming[31] •	Computer Networking Technology[32] •	Computer Support Technician[33] •	Cyber Security and Forensics[34,35] •	Digital Graphics and Multimedia Design[36] •	Microsoft Network Technology[37,38] •	Networking[32] •	Personal Computer Specialist[39] •	Construction Management[40] •	Electrical Systems Technician[41] •	Electrical Trades[42] •	HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)[43] •	Welding[44] •	Aesthetics Skincare[45] •	Barber Styling, Cosmetology[46.47] •	Cosmetology Education[47,48] •	Massage Therapy[49] •	Nail and Facial Specialist[50,47] •	Nail Technology[51] •	Advanced Tractor Trailer Driving[52], and •	Class A CDL Driving[53]

Learning Environment

The mission of Fortis College and Institute campuses is to create learning experiences built upon four core values that are designed to put students first. Called the “Fortis Difference,”[54] the school’s academic approach ascribes to personalized attention, connected career services counselors, caring and supportive campus environments, and an investment in technology. In addition to classroom instruction, students receive experiential, “hands-on” learning experiences.

Fortis also offers an online learning platform for select business and medical programs through FORTIS Online[55]. FORTIS Online provides fully web-based business programs in Accounting[56] Technology, Business Management[57], Human Resource Management[58] and Internet Marketing[59], along with blended learning[60] programs in Medical Assisting[25] and Medical Billing and Coding[26], in which some courses include an on-campus experience. Fortis’ online platform offers day and evening courses and instructor access for students who need flexibility in order to complete their education.

Accreditation

Each Fortis College and Institute campus is accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies[61]: •	Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) •	Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) •	Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) •	Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)

Fortis nursing programs have received approval from their respective state boards of nursing. Select Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) and Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) programs also have earned Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)[62,63] or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)[64] accreditations respectively.

Debate

Fortis operates private, for-profit, higher education schools that focus on career-based[65] education experiences. These career colleges typically attract larger populations of non-traditional students[66]. Controversy has been raised over the financial dealings of some for-profit schools[67] and whether graduates are fully prepared to be gainfully employed[68] in the professions for which they studied. Education Affiliates, the parent company of Fortis, recently reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and agreed to pay a fine[69] for alleged improprieties on the part of a handful of campuses; however, the company admitted no wrongdoing in accepting the decision.

References

[1] http://www.edaff.com/about.php Retrieved August 24, 2015. [2] http://www.edaff.com/anderson.php Retrieved August 24, 2015. [3] http://www.bloomberg.com/Research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=157210&privcapId=4050385&previousCapId=12206067&previousTitle=American%20Learning%20Solutions,%20Inc. Retrieved August 24, 2015. [4] http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/I/internet_marketing.html Retrieved August 28, 2015 [5] https://www.aapc.com/medical-coding/medical-coding.aspx Retrieved August 28, 2015 [6] https://www.fortis.edu/our-difference/our-legacy.aspx Retrieved August 26, 2015 [7] http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm Retrieved August 24, 2015. [8] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor_of_Science_in_Nursing Retrieved August 24, 2015. [9] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licensed_practical_nurse Retrieved August 31, 2015. [10] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_assistant Retrieved August 31, 2015. [11] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_hygienist Retrieved August 31, 2015. [12] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biotechnology Retrieved August 31, 2015. [13] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiovascular_technologist Retrieved August 31, 2015. [14] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_medical_technician Retrieved August 31, 2015. [15] http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/medical+laboratory+technician Retrieved September 1, 2015. [16] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacy_technician Retrieved August 31, 2015. [17] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiology Retrieved August 31, 2015. [18] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_sterile_services_department Retrieved September 1, 2015. [19] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgical_technologist Retrieved August 31, 2015. [20] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocardiography Retrieved September 1, 2015. [21] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlebotomy Retrieved September 1, 2015. [22] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_Laboratory_Assistant Retrieved September 1, 2015. [23] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_information_technology Retrieved August 31, 2015. [24] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_administration Retrieved August 31, 2015. [25] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_assistant Retrieved August 31, 2015. [26] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_billing Retrieved August 31, 2015. [27] http://study.com/videos/Medical_Office_Administration_Professions_Video_Career_Options_in_Healthcare_Administration.html Retrieved September 1, 2015. [28] https://www.fortis.edu/programs/healthcare-medical/medical-office-basic-x-ray-technician.aspx Retrieved September 1, 2015. [29] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_technician Retrieved August 31, 2015. [30] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_system Retrieved August 31, 2015. [31] https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Computer_Information_Systems/Program_Development Retrieved August 31, 2015. [32] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network Retrieved August 31, 2015. [33] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_systems_technician Retrieved August 31, 2015. [34] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security Retrieved September 1, 2015. [35] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_forensics Retrieved September 1, 2015. [36] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_art_software Retrieved August 31, 2015. [37] https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb545426.aspx Retrieved September 1, 2015. [38] https://www.fortis.edu/programs/information-technology/microsoft-network-technology.aspx Retrieved September 1, 2015. [39] http://www.informit.com/blogs/blog.aspx?uk=What-is-a-PC-Technician Retrieved September 1, 2015. [40] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction_management Retrieved August 31, 2015. [41] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics_technician Retrieved, August 31, 2015. [42] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrician Retrieved August 31, 2015. [43] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HVAC Retrieved August 31, 2015. [44] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HVAC Retrieved August 31, 2015. [45] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesthetic_medicine Retrieved August 31, 2015. [46] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barber Retrieved August 31, 2015. [47] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmetology Retrieved August 31, 2015. [48] https://www.fortis.edu/programs/beauty-amp-wellness/cosmetology-education.aspx Retrieved September 1, 2015. [49] http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/massage+therapy Retrieved September 2, 2015. [50] http://www.cosmetology-license.com/nail-technician-jobs/ Retrieved September 2, 2015. [51] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_technicians Retrieved September 2, 2015. [52] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-trailer_truck Retrieved September 2, 2015. [53] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial_driver%27s_license Retrieved September 2, 2015. [54] https://www.fortis.edu/our-difference.aspx Retrieved August 31, 2015. [55] https://www.fortis.edu/associate-degree-online.aspx Retrieved October 13, 2015. [56] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accounting Retrieved October 13, 2015. [57] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management Retrieved October 13, 2015. [58] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_resource_management Retrieved October 13, 2015 [59] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_advertising Retrieved October 13, 2015. [60] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blended_learning Retrieved October 13, 2015. [61] https://www.fortis.edu/admissions/faqs.aspx Retrieved August 25, 2015. [62] http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.asp Retrieved August 25, 2015. [63] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQM4fBoeaT0 Retrieved August 25, 2015. [64] http://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/rptAccreditedPrograms_New.asp?sort=institution#F Retrieved August 25, 2015. [65] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocational_school Retrieved September 2, 2015. [66] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-traditional_student Retrieved September 2, 2015. [67] http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/25/us/25iht-educSide25.html?_r=0, New York Times, Oct. 24, 2010. Retrieved August 24, 2015. [68] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gainful_employment Retrieved September 2, 2015. [69] http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/profit-education-company-pay-13-million-resolve-several-cases-alleging-submission-false U.S. Justice Department press release, June 24, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.

External Links

Official website (https://www.Fortis.edu)

Categories: For-profit colleges and institutes in the United States │ Educational institutions established in 2008│ Vocational education in the United States │ Companies established in 2008 │ Companies based in Maryland │ Colleges Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools │ Colleges Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges │ Colleges Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools │ Colleges accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education │ 2008 establishments in the United States

— Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.10.226.163 (talk) 15:33, 28 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Rejected the article draft as written. We can't accept promotional material including mission statements: the "Fortis Difference" description has a very strong slant, and is not written in a tone appropriate for an encyclopedia. Also, the sourcing needs work: Wikipedia articles cannot cite other Wikipedia articles to avoid circular referencing. The purpose of referencing is to directly support the central claims of the article. On the other hand, most of the references here are to tangentially related topics. This draft needs a lot of work before it can be accepted. Altamel (talk) 01:46, 29 October 2015 (UTC)