About
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
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.