Medical Assistant Training Program – Fortis College, Landover, Maryland

Set your future in motion by training as a Medical Assistant at Fortis College’s Landover, Maryland campus 

Are you ready to launch your career in healthcare? At Fortis College’s Landover, Maryland campus, our Medical Assistant training program includes administrative and clinical competencies, helping to turn your compassion into a meaningful career and preparing you for an entry-level role as a Medical Assistant. Through hands-on learning, personalized instruction, and an on-site externship, you’ll gain real-world clinical skills and confidence to support patients and healthcare teams alike.

Why Choose the Fortis College, Landover, Maryland Campus for Your Medical Assistant Training?

  • Graduate in as little as 36 Weeks (daytime) or 45 Weeks (evenings)
    The Fortis Medical Assistant diploma program is structured to help you start your career quickly, with focused training 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 expertise and a passion for student success.*
  • Career Support and Local Connections
    Students benefit from career services support, access to local job databases, and connections with healthcare employers in the Landover, Maryland region, and across Greater Washington, D.C. Fortis’ experienced and passionate career services team is dedicated to helping students transition from training to employment.

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 20785
Entry-Level Salary Range
Projected Growth
Medical Assistants
$35,852
+54.0%
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.

A career as a medical assistant can open the door to a rewarding future 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. Take the first step toward your future—Request information today and begin your training at Fortis. 


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