Medical assisting
Stark State College
North Canton, Ohio
Certificate
In Person
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Program Length
3 semesters (about 12 months)
Program Cost
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The Medical Assisting Program at Stark State College provides students with a comprehensive set of skills essential for administrative and clinical roles in health care facilities.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Services: Administrative office procedures, Management skills, Virtual office management, Legal assisting, Judicial court reporting
- Business and Accounting: Accounting principles, Financial services for health administration, Bookkeeping skills, Taxation knowledge, Management and marketing expertise
- Computer Science and Information Technology: Computer programming and database management, Mobile application development, Data analytics proficiency, Web design and development
- Healthcare Services: Medical coding and billing, Phlebotomy techniques, Administrative and clinical duties in medical settings, Patient care and treatment procedures
Program Outcomes:
- Job Placement: 100% job placement for Medical Assisting in 2021
- Certification Exam Pass Rates: CMA Exam Passage rate of 100% in 2020
- Retention Rate: 84.38% retention for Medical Assisting in 2018
In-Demand Skills:
- Administrative Duties: Patient record management, Appointment scheduling, Insurance documentation, Billing and coding skills
- Clinical Duties: Patient preparation for exams, Laboratory specimen collection, Medication administration, EKG procedures and blood draw techniques
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Services: Administrative office procedures, Management skills, Virtual office management, Legal assisting, Judicial court reporting
- Business and Accounting: Accounting principles, Financial services for health administration, Bookkeeping skills, Taxation knowledge, Management and marketing expertise
- Computer Science and Information Technology: Computer programming and database management, Mobile application development, Data analytics proficiency, Web design and development
- Healthcare Services: Medical coding and billing, Phlebotomy techniques, Administrative and clinical duties in medical settings, Patient care and treatment procedures
Program Outcomes:
- Job Placement: 100% job placement for Medical Assisting in 2021
- Certification Exam Pass Rates: CMA Exam Passage rate of 100% in 2020
- Retention Rate: 84.38% retention for Medical Assisting in 2018
In-Demand Skills:
- Administrative Duties: Patient record management, Appointment scheduling, Insurance documentation, Billing and coding skills
- Clinical Duties: Patient preparation for exams, Laboratory specimen collection, Medication administration, EKG procedures and blood draw techniques
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Stark State College, located in North Canton, Ohio, is a public two-year college offering a variety of associate degree and certificate programs. The college provides education and training in fields such as health sciences, business, engineering, and information technology to prepare students for the workforce or further education. Serving a diverse student population, Stark State focuses on affordability and accessibility, with options for online learning and partnerships with local industries.
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