Fortis College-Richmond medical assistant program
Fortis College-Richmond, in Richmond, Virginia, is a private for-profit school. Its medical assisting certificate program had 45 graduates in 2023-24. ABHES accredits the entire school. Before you count on the CMA exam, ask whether the medical assisting program is covered too.
- one year of classes
- $14,986
- graduates in 2023-24
- 45
- medical assisting accreditation
- ABHES
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Fortis College-Richmond
- Address
- 2000 Westmoreland Street, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23230
- Type of school
- Private for-profit
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months
- Accreditation
- ABHES-accredited school
- Price
- $14,986 for one year of classes
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Virginia median | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, private-school yearly prices | $14,986 | $14,986 | 3rd lowest of 5 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 45 | 26 | 2nd of 7 |
The IPEDS, 2023-24 survey provides these medians for Virginia programs reporting the same figure, with a check date of 2026-10-22.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond, North Chesterfield: 6 miles (accredited)
- Eastern Virginia Career College, Fredericksburg: 46 miles
- Fortis College-Norfolk, Norfolk: 88 miles (accredited)
- ECPI University, Virginia Beach: 88 miles (accredited)
- Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach: 91 miles (accredited)
- Eastern Shore Community College, Melfa: 95 miles
Rules the state sets for medical assistants
- State certification required
- No; the law requires the person to be properly trained
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