Fortis Institute occupies a 42,000 square-foot facility and is located at 100 London Parkway, suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35211. A learning resource center is available with internet access, computer stations, web-based resources, health reference books, and periodicals. Medical labs are equipped with medical exam tables, microscopes, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, EKG machines, hospital beds, mannequins, training models, simulation equipment and other medical training equipment as applicable. Computer labs include stations for students to access the internet. Lecture rooms have internet connectivity, media cabinets, and digital projectors. There is a student lounge with vending machines and microwaves. Library resources and library information services are available to students and faculty. Fortis Institute also uses the offices and laboratories of local physicians, clinics, healthcare facilities and hospitals to provide on-the-job experiences for students. Administrative offices include academics, student and career services, financial aid, registrar, admissions, and business offices. There is a faculty workroom and faculty offices. Clinical and externship sites are in area doctor’s offices, hospitals, and other professional medical facilities.
Trade programs utilize heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and electrical equipment and construction areas for laboratory work and adjoining classrooms for other lab and lecture activities. Dental programs utilize a 17-station dental operatories including full radiography capability and a dental materials lab, which provides practice in making models and preparing treatment applications. The Dental Hygiene program utilizes a three-pronged approach which includes classroom lecture-laboratory learning and then progression to the clinic where students practice on peer partners and patients from the community to receive live clinical experience. The facility is handicapped accessible.