Institutional and program assessments are conducted periodically by qualified examiners and members of the Institute’s accrediting body and/or by accrediting teams. The purpose of these assessments is to examine and evaluate compliance of the Institute’s programs, staff, and faculty with accrediting standards and state and federal regulations.
Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with an accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.
- Fortis Institute is institutionally accredited by Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools is located at 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852. 301.291.7550; www.abhes.org.
- Fortis Institute is licensed by the Alabama Private School Licensure Division, P.O. Box 302130, Montgomery, AL 36130-2130; 135 South Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-4340; (334) 293-4500; http:/www/acccs.edu.
- Fortis Institute has applied for exemption from Programmatic Review with the Alabama Commission of Higher Education.
- Fortis Institute Dental programs are approved by the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners, 5346 Stadium Trace Parkway, Suite 112, Hoover, AL 35244 (205) 985-7267.
- Fortis Institute’s Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation without reporting requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4563 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: https://coda.ada.org/.
- Fortis Institute is exempt from registration with the Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, per CPSCR Regulations for State oversight of proprietary institutions operating or recruiting in Mississippi 2.16.
Fortis Institute accreditation, approvals, and membership certificates are displayed in the lobby. Students may receive a copy of the Institute’s accreditation, licensure, or other approvals by submitting a written request to the Campus President. Any questions regarding accreditation, licensure, or approvals should be directed to the Campus President. Students may also contact the agencies listed above for information regarding the school’s accreditation, licensure, and approvals.