Institutional and program assessments are conducted periodically by qualified examiners and members of the College accrediting body and/or by accrediting teams. The purpose of these assessments is to examine and evaluate compliance of the College 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, www.abhes.org.
- Fortis College is Licensed and approved by the Alabama Private School Licensure Division, P.O. Box 302130, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2130, 135 South Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-4340, Ph: 334-293-4650; Fax: 334.293.4526; www.accs.edu/about-accs/private-school-licensure/. (Title 16-46 1 through 10).
- Fortis College has approval by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services 201 Monroe St Suite 1 100 Montgomery, AL 36104. Telephone: (334) 206-5383(334) 206-5383, www.adph.org.
- Fortis College programs have Fortis College is authorized to offer its programs for training of Veterans through the Alabama State Approving Agency, P.O. Box 302130-2130; I-35 South Union St., Montgomery, AL 36104- 4340, (334) 293-4500, www.accs.cc.
- Fortis College 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 College is an Institution not under the purview of the Florida Commission for Independent Education, per Fla. Stat. Section 1005.06, and may therefore admit Florida residents.
The College accreditation, approvals, and membership certificates are displayed in the lobby. Students may receive a copy of the College 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.