Larock Healthcare Academy - Canton

Larock Healthcare Academy's Medical Office Administration program at the Canton / Akron Academy in Canton, Ohio, prepares people for healthcare front-office roles such as medical office administrators, medical administrative assistants, and medical receptionists. The program awards a certificate of completion and makes graduates eligible for the National Healthcareer Association's Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification examination. Delivered at the Canton / Akron Academy over 180 clock hours, the training covers medical terminology, scheduling, documentation, customer service, insurance billing basics, and basic coding. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, or high school graduates if under 18; a high school diploma or GED is required for those taking the certification examination, and applicants must be comfortable using computers.

Larock Healthcare Academy’s Medical Assistant Program at the Canton / Akron Academy in Canton, Ohio, trains students for clinical and administrative medical assisting, including patient care, phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, laboratory support, and healthcare office duties. The program includes certificates in Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Plus+, EKG/Cardiac Monitor, Patient Care Technician, and Lab Skills. It is delivered in person through classroom and laboratory training and consists of 196 clock hours, with daytime and evening schedule options running about 20–24 weeks. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, or high school graduates if under 18, and to provide a current government-issued photo ID.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Plus+, EKG/Cardiac Monitor, Patient Care Technician, and Lab Skills certificates

Larock Healthcare Academy’s Enhanced Phlebotomy Technician Plus+ Program is offered at the Canton / Akron Academy in Canton, Ohio. It trains students in phlebotomy, specimen handling, infection control, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, blood smear slide preparation, microscopic observation, urine evaluations, and blood typing. Successful completion provides a certificate of completion and eligibility for National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association. The curriculum combines phlebotomy instruction with advanced laboratory techniques and healthcare fundamentals, including practical sample preparation and quality assurance. The program is delivered through hands-on training, with classroom and laboratory learning emphasized. The program page does not state admission prerequisites.

Larock Healthcare Academy’s Patient Care / Multi-Skilled Technician program in Canton, Ohio, trains students for entry-level patient care support roles involving personal care, basic healthcare skills, specimen collection, and patient assistance under nursing supervision. The program is a certificate pathway and, upon successful completion, leads to eligibility for National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association. It runs for 156 clock hours through scheduled classes, with daytime and evening options listed for the Canton / Akron Academy. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, or a high school graduate if under 18, and to provide a current government-issued photo ID. A high school diploma or GED is required for taking the national certification exam.

At a glance

• Leads to: National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association

Larock Healthcare Academy’s EKG / Cardiac Monitor Technician Program in Canton, Ohio, trains students to support cardiac monitoring by preparing patients for electrocardiogram testing, placing leads, operating EKG equipment, and recognizing cardiac rhythms. The program is a 58-clock-hour certificate program and prepares graduates for National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association. Training is offered at the Canton / Akron Academy through scheduled classes meeting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for five weeks. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, or a high school graduate if under 18, and to provide a current government-issued photo ID. A high school diploma or GED is required for students taking the National Healthcareer Association exam.

Larock Healthcare Academy’s Medical Billing & Coding Specialist program in Canton, Ohio, trains students for medical billing, insurance claims processing, medical coding, and healthcare office support roles, and leads to a certificate of completion with eligibility for National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association. The program covers medical billing procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, and CCI edits. It runs for 225 clock hours, with completion time dependent on the selected class schedule and attendance requirements. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, or a high school graduate if under 18, and to have a current government-issued photo ID; a high school diploma or GED is required for the National Healthcareer Association exam.