Larock Healthcare Academy

Larock Healthcare Academy’s EKG / Cardiac Monitor Technician Program in Parma Heights, Ohio, trains students to support cardiac monitoring by preparing patients for electrocardiogram testing, placing leads, operating EKG equipment, and recognizing rhythm patterns. The program is a certificate pathway that prepares graduates for National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association. Delivered through academy locations in Ohio and Northern Kentucky, it runs for 58 clock hours, with weekday class schedules available in a five-week format. 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 students taking the national certification exam.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association

Larock Healthcare Academy’s Patient Care / Multi-Skilled Technician Program is offered in Parma Heights, Ohio, with academy locations serving Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The certificate program prepares people for entry-level patient care support roles involving personal care, activities of daily living, specimen collection, safety, infection control, and basic healthcare support under nursing supervision. The program is delivered through hands-on instruction at academy locations and runs for 156 clock hours, with daytime and evening class options. Graduates receive a certificate of completion and are eligible for National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association. 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; a high school diploma or GED is required for those taking the national certification exam.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association

Larock Healthcare Academy’s Medical Office Administration program in Parma Heights, Ohio, is a certificate program that prepares students for healthcare front-office roles such as medical office administrator, medical administrative assistant, and medical receptionist. Training covers medical terminology, appointment scheduling, patient documentation, customer service, insurance billing basics, and basic coding concepts. The program is delivered in person at Larock locations and runs for 180 clock hours. Successful completion awards a certificate of completion and makes graduates eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification examination. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, or high school graduates if under 18, and comfortable using computers. A high school diploma or GED is required for taking the certification examination.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: National Healthcareer Association's Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification examination

Larock Healthcare Academy's Medical Assistant program in Parma Heights, Ohio, trains students for clinical medical assisting and healthcare office support while covering phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, patient care, and laboratory skills. The program includes certificate training in Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Plus+, EKG/Cardiac Monitor, Patient Care Technician, and Lab Skills. It is a 196-clock-hour program offered at Larock locations in Ohio and Northern Kentucky, with daytime and evening class options. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, or high school graduates if under 18, and to hold a current government-issued photo ID.

Larock Healthcare Academy’s Blood Lab Specialist program in Parma Heights, Ohio, is a certificate program combining Phlebotomy Plus+ Technician, Clinical Lab Assistant, and Paramedical Examiner workshop training. It prepares students for specimen collection, basic clinical laboratory support, and mobile health examination assistance, leading to certificates in Phlebotomy Plus+ Technician and Clinical Lab Assistant plus a Paramedical Examiner workshop certificate. The program is delivered through evening, in-person classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and runs for 114 clock hours, with completion time dependent on the selected schedule and attendance. 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.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Next start: September 29, 2026
• Leads to: Phlebotomy Plus+ Technician; Clinical Lab Assistant; Paramedical Examiner workshop certificate

Larock Healthcare Academy’s Medical Billing & Coding Specialist program in Parma Heights, Ohio, trains medical billing and coding specialists to support healthcare offices with insurance claims processing, medical coding, patient account documentation, and administrative workflow. The program is a certificate program and prepares completers for National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association. Training covers billing procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, CPT coding, ICD-10-CM coding, HCPCS Level II coding, and CCI edits. It runs for 225 clock hours, with schedule details varying by location. 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 taking the NHA exam.