Centerville Medical Assisting Programs

Medical Assisting Programs in Centerville, OH

If you are a caring person who loves helping others, consider starting a career in healthcare as a medical assistant. You can train right here at our Medical Assistant Program in Centerville and learn about the stable, growing field of healthcare. Medical assisting will not only allow you to provide for your family but also make a positive impact on the health of your community.

Centerville Medical Assisting Programs

There has never been a better time to pursue a career in medicine. This rapidly growing field offers new and exciting opportunities for skilled medical assistants. When you train for this entry-level healthcare position, you will gain valuable knowledge, develop important skills, and make a direct impact on people’s lives.

At Fortis, we are committed to training students for stable, meaningful careers. This is true of our Centerville Medical Assisting School, where we offer a comprehensive program curriculum designed to prepare you for entry-level employment as a medical assistant. 

At Fortis’s Centerville Medical Assisting Program, you will train to:

  • Perform direct patient care, communicating effectively at every step.
  • Complete an array of administrative tasks to help medical clinics and offices run more efficiently.
  • Work with doctors and other healthcare professionals, serving as a vital member of the medical team.

Throughout your training and beyond, you will develop your skills as a medical assistant and learn more about career growth opportunities in the medical field.

Lorie B.

Medical Assisting Program Graduate

"I chose medical assisting to learn more about the medical field and help my family."

Start Your Centerville Medical Assisting Program

Fortis and the city of Centerville have one important thing in common: We both value community impact. Through our Centerville Medical Assisting Program, you can take on a more active role in your community by starting a career in healthcare.

Known for its warm, cheerful residents and abundant volunteer opportunities, Centerville provides the perfect location for anyone seeking to help people through medical assisting. You can remain local and learn new, in-demand skills when you join our Centerville Medical Assisting Program. 

You will learn from our experienced and dedicated faculty in both traditional classroom settings and small group learning environments. Your training will prepare you to enter the medical assisting field in Centerville or in nearby Dayton & Montgomery County.

You may even be able to take advantage of Centerville’s close proximity to Dayton. Home to the Wright Brothers, Dayton is considered the birthplace of aviation and only a short eight-mile drive from Fortis’s Centerville campus.

Hiring opportunities for graduates of our Medical Assisting Program in Centerville may include:

  • Public and private hospitals
  • Private physician offices
  • Inpatient and outpatient facilities
  • Nursing and residential care facilities

Nearly every healthcare setting you can think of needs medical assistants. With your Fortis training, you will gain the necessary skills to find stable, entry-level employment as a medical assistant in a medical office, hospital, or care facility.

Learn More About Lorie B., a Medical Assistant Program Graduate

Find success at Centerville’s Medical Assistant School

At Fortis in Centerville, we invest in your success. You will gain access to knowledgeable instructors and dedicated career advisors when you join our local medical assisting program. Together, they will help you launch a healthcare career and explore opportunities to grow and advance.

Our Centerville campus is conveniently located near I-675, I-75, and state routes 48 and 725, making it accessible to students commuting from nearby cities. 

From Dayton: Take OH-48 S for approximately eight miles to Loop Rd in Washington Township.

From Cincinnati: Take I-75 N for approximately 46 miles before merging onto I-675 N towards Columbus; take exit 4A towards OH-48 S/Centerville.

Programs vary by state and campus. Not all programs are offered at all locations. Contact local campus for accreditation information.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is FORTIS?

    FORTIS is a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in a powerful learning and training experience for lifelong growth. With the addition of each new campus, Fortis now offers career-based certificate, diploma and degree-granting programs at more than 40 schools in 15 states.

    FORTIS College and FORTIS Institute campuses prepare students for careers in healthcare, nursing, medical, dental, business, information technology, massage, cosmetology and the skilled trades such as welding and HVAC.FORTIS College Online also offers online learning platforms for a variety of associate degree programs for adults and members of the military community.

  • What are the admission requirements?

    To qualify for admissions, in most cases you must be a high school graduate or its equivalent. All applicants are required to complete a personal information sheet. During a personal interview with our admissions staff, we will review your career goals to help you find the right program to fit your needs.

    Every individual will be given the opportunity to tour the facility, meet with Financial Aid, and enroll in the next available classes. Please contact your local campus Admission advisor for more information on admission requirements.

  • How much does the program cost?

    Tuition varies from program and campus. Speak with an admissions advisor for more details.

  • Is financial aid available?

    You've got obligations and responsibilities already, so financing your education is going to be a real concern. At FORTIS, we understand that. That's why FORTIS helps our students to learn about government and private loans and other financial aid options that are available to those who qualify to help finance the cost of building the foundation for your new career.

    • We work every day with working adults and career changers who have complex financial situations, and get them the information to help them to determine the financing for their education that will work the best for them.
    • We have financial aid offices on every campus so students can continue to find and act on important information they need to continue on their path to success
    • We are flexible and pragmatic in our approach. Our instructors, counselors, professors, and staff understand and will work with you if it becomes difficult to keep up your studies or if you need time off.
  • Does FORTIS help me find a job after graduation?

    At FORTIS, our Career Services professionals are committed to successfully supporting our graduates to secure employment in entry-level positions. Through career development, including professionalism, motivation, resume development, dress for success, interview coaching and the maintenance of ethical standards, we empower our graduates with the skills necessary to approach a job interview ready for success.

    FORTIS operates a Career Services Center at each campus to assist graduates with career placement. FORTIS provides lifetime graduate employment assistance. As graduation approaches, students get the opportunity to meet with the Director of Career Services during their last semester to discuss career services available for their individual job search. As a graduate, you will want employment that reflects your skills, training, and allows for professional growth and development. Career Services is committed to helping you find the right fit for you.

  • Is FORTIS accredited?

    If you’re looking for accredited colleges or vocational schools, you have come to the right place! While each campus varies in program offerings, accrediting bodies, and specific programmatic accreditations, all are institutionally accredited! Each of our colleges and institutes are institutionally accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies:

    • Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
    • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
    • Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

    See each school's campus page or click on the CONSUMER INFO button on the right to view individual campus or programmatic accreditations.

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