Fortis College occupies a 30,000 square-foot facility that is located at 3949 South 700 East, Suite 150 and 200, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107.
The Medical Training Lab is equipped with microscopes, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, EKG machines, a spirometer, an autoclave, surgical instruments, examination tables, and injection arms/skins, and a variety of CLIA waived testing supplies and equipment.
The X-Ray lab and lecture room has a functional and non-ionizing X-ray unit that includes both the upright and table, X-ray tube & stand, control console to simulate and practice X-ray positioning and projection techniques. Additional equipment includes various articulated and disarticulated skeletons, radiation protective apparel for simulated exams for both patient and technician, positioning aid sponges, lead strips, weights, lead markers, image receptors and X-ray images for critique (in digital and film).
The Nursing Skills Lab is equipped with low fidelity mannequins and two simulation labs that simulate actual patient scenarios with high fidelity mannequins, camera system, fully replicated patient rooms, and instructional debriefing rooms.
The Dental Hygiene program has a fully operational clinic equipped with 15 operatories, sterilization centers, dental materials lab, panoramic x-ray machine, digital x-ray, dental laser, dark room, and reception area/front office training area.
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Lab includes a boiler, hydronic heating systems, oil furnaces, electric furnaces, gas furnaces, air conditioning units, heat pumps, refrigeration units, HVACR library, and a tool storage area. All AC condensers and heat pumps are located outside on a dedicated patio which provides regular operating conditions for these units.
The lecture rooms have internet connectivity, full wall-sized whiteboards, media cabinets, and LCD projectors, to enhance the lectures with access to specialized medical web sites and use of web-based materials. Library resources and library information services are available to students and faculty. The learning resource center is available with internet access, computer stations, web- based resources, health reference books, and periodicals. There is a student lounge with vending machines, a microwave, refrigerator, and student resource materials. Administrative offices include career services, financial aid, registrar, admissions, education, and business office. There are interview rooms for student conferences. Clinical and externship sites are in area physician’s offices, hospitals, and other professional medical facilities. Fortis College also uses the offices and laboratories of local physicians, clinics, healthcare facilities and hospitals to provide on-the-job experiences for students. The facility is handicapped accessible.