Institutional and program assessments are conducted periodically by qualified examiners and members of the College’s accrediting body and/or by accrediting teams. The purpose of these assessments is to examine and evaluate compliance of the College’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 College has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852. 301.291.7550, abhes.org.
- Fortis College is registered with the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, 30 E. Broad Street, Suite 2481, Columbus, OH 43215; phone: (614)-466-2752 or toll-free 1-(877)-275-4219. The State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration Number for Fortis College is 06-03-1780B
- Fortis College’s Practical Nursing program holds full approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing; 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068; Phone: 614-466-3947; Fax: 614-466-0388; http://www.nursing.ohio.gov.
- Fortis College’s Associate Degree in Nursing program has provisional approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing; 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068; Phone: 614-466-3947; Fax: 614-466-0388; http://www.nursing.ohio.gov.
- The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Accreditation Review Council on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, 19751 E. Main St., Ste. #339, Parker, CO 80138, phone: (303) 694-9262, www.arcstsa.org.
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775, phone: (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org.
College accreditation, approvals, and membership certificates are displayed in the lobby. Students may receive a copy of the College’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 college’s accreditation, licensure, and approvals.