Institutional and program assessments are conducted periodically by qualified examiners and members of the School’s accrediting body and/or by accrediting teams. The purpose of these assessments is to examine and evaluate compliance of the School’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 the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852. 301.291.7550.
- Fortis Institute is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. One John Fitch Plaza, P.O. Box 110, Trenton, NJ 08625-0110. (609) 659-9045, www.nj.gov/labor/.
- The dental radiography component of the Dental Assisting I program is approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, Bureau of X-Ray Compliance, P.O. Box 420, Trenton, NJ 08625-0420. (609) 984-5890, www.nj.gov/dep/rpp.
- Fortis Institute in Wayne, NJ is authorized to offer its programs for the training of veterans and their dependents through this New Jersey State Approving Agency: US Department of Veterans Affairs, Newark Regional Office, 20 Washington Place, Newark, NJ 07102. (800)-827-1000, https://www.benefits.va.gov/newark.
School accreditation, approvals, and membership certificates are displayed in the lobby. Students may receive a copy of the School’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.