FORTY FORT & SCRANTON, Pa. - Allied Medical and Technical Institute (AMTI), leading post-secondary education institutions in Forty Fort and Scranton, Pa. have become Fortis Institute.

As part of the collaborative Fortis network of colleges and institutes, the Forty Fort and Scranton campuses, will continue to embrace the same core values for which it is known, but now will also be able to draw upon additional resources and have access to higher level educational program offerings and technology."The word 'Fortis' is derived from Greek roots and literally means strength and power. Our move to the Fortis brand demonstrates our commitment to providing students in our communities with the most powerful learning environment available today," said Forty Fort Campus Director Ruth BrumaginAccording to Brumagin, the name may have changed, but the strong relationship that exists between both campuses and students and the communities at large will continue … and is likely to grow through its expanded resources, enhanced expertise and the strength in numbers the affiliation with other campuses brings.Allied Medical and Technical Institute has been an integral part of the community for 26 years in Forty Fort and 25 years in Scranton."We will still be the original campuses, but now will have more to share and give back to students, businesses and extern partners. We believe the best just got even better," Scranton Campus President Thomas W. Krause Ed.D. added.Fortis is a network of post-secondary colleges and institutes that prepares students for powerful lifelong learning opportunities and career growth.It is leading the movement among career-oriented colleges to offer more, higher level programs so students acquire skills to grow and be successful in a changing job market, while giving them the flexibility to pursue their studies in Fortis classrooms or online at their convenience.Backed by Education Affiliates, one of the country's most prominent privately held school groups, Fortis is a relatively new brand that is gaining quick acceptance from students in communities nationwide for its powerful hands-on immersion and practical approach to learning. In addition to the Forty Fort and Scranton campuses, 9 other campuses will become members of the Fortis network this week.The Fortis educational process provides graduates with tools for establishing professional goals and achieving success in existing and emerging professions.Fortis students are able to select from enhanced course offerings backed by the resources of a strong educational network that is committed to quality education and dedicated to placing students on desired career paths.Fortis Institute - Forty Fort offers career-based diploma and Associate in Specialized Technology Degree programs. Fortis Institute and its affiliates prepare students for in-demand careers in health care, business, legal and trades. Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.Fortis Institute offer programs in the following areas: Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Pharmacy Technician, Electrical Trades, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration, Business Administration/Accounting, Medical Assistant Technician, ECG/Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant, Massage Therapist, Medical Assistant, Medical Transcriptionist/Insurance Billing Specialist. To learn more, please contact the campus at (570) 288-8400.Fortis Institute Scranton offers the following Associate in Specialized Technology Programs: Medical Assistant Technician and Expanded Function Dental Assistant.The campus also features the following diploma programs: Medical Assistant, ECG/ Phlebotomy/ Laboratory Assistant, Medical Transcriptionist/ Insurance Billing Specialist, Digital Graphics and Multimedia Design, Massage Therapist, Dental Assistant, Dental Office Coordinator, Practical Nursing and Dental Hygiene. A leading post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in a powerful learning and training experience for lifelong growth, Fortis offers career-based certificate, diploma and degree-granting programs at 26 schools in 10 states.Fortis College and Fortis Institute campuses prepare students for in-demand careers in health care, business and technology and various trades. Fortis also offers online learning platforms for many of its programs.Each Fortis campus is accredited by a nationally recognized body. Program offerings and accreditations vary by campus.Fortis also is affiliated with the Denver School of Nursing, St. Paul's School of Nursing, MedVance Institute, All State Career School, Medix, Tri-State Business Institute and Berdan Institute.