Medical Assistant Training Program – Fortis Institute, Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Build Confidence. Build Your Future. Train as a Medical Assistant at Fortis Institute, Lawrenceville campus  

When you imagine your future, picture a path where your compassion becomes your calling and your commitment opens doors to new possibilities. At Fortis Institute in Lawrenceville, you can transform your desire to support others into the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience today’s healthcare employers value. This is more than training—it’s your opportunity to step into a meaningful role in healthcare and build a future you can be proud of, one patient interaction at a time.

Why Choose the Fortis Institute in Lawrenceville for Your Medical Assistant Training?

  • Graduate in as little as 36 Instructional Weeks
    The Fortis Medical Assistant diploma program and externship is structured to help you start your career quickly, with focused training and an externship that prepares you for real-world healthcare environments.
  • Hybrid Learning for Flexibility and Experience
    The program’s hybrid format combines convenient online coursework with on-campus, hands-on learning, giving students the best of both worlds. Learn from experienced instructors who bring real-world healthcare expertise and a passion for student success.* 
  • Career Support and Local Connections
    Lawrenceville is situated roughly halfway between Trenton and Princeton metropolitan areas. Students benefit from career services support, access to local job databases, and connections with local employers in communities all across this region.

What is the employment outlook?

Local job outlook information provides insight into occupational wage and employment trends associated with the campus area. The information is based on third-party labor-market data. Wage figures represent estimates for workers in the selected occupation and geographic area; they are not based on the earnings of Fortis graduates. Employment, salary and other career outcomes are not guaranteed.

Position in 08648
Entry-Level Salary Range
Projected Growth
Medical Assistants
$36,125
-2.0%
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Source: Lightcast, using occupational information from O*NET and wage and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 wage data and 2024–2034 projections. O*NET® is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Lightcast modifications have not been reviewed, approved, endorsed or tested by USDOL/ETA.

Training as a Medical Assistant can be your first step to launching a rewarding and diverse career in healthcare. Medical Assistants gain valuable experience in a variety of clinical settings and often discover opportunities to grow in the areas of medicine that inspire them most. Request information today and begin your training at Fortis. 

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