About
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
Organization
Larock Healthcare Academy - Canton
Larock Healthcare Academy’s Canton / Akron Academy is a healthcare training institution in Canton, Ohio. It prepares students for occupational fields including Certified Nursing Assistant, EKG / Cardiac Monitor Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding Specialists, Medical Office Administration certificate Program, Patient Care / Multi-Skilled Technician, and Phlebotomy. The campus uses focused, career-oriented instruction for entry-level healthcare roles, with classroom and laboratory learning depending on the program. Training areas include clinical support, patient care, specimen collection, cardiovascular monitoring, medical administration, billing, coding, and office operations. The academy also provides admissions guidance, program and schedule information, resume and cover-letter assistance, interview preparation, and access to a job board. Program availability, schedules, requirements, and costs can vary by location and program.