About
As a medical assistant, you’ll help instruct and treat patients as well as handle the administrative procedures needed to keep an office running smoothly. Medical assistants are skilled in connecting with patients and other allied health professionals.
You’ll work alongside physicians in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. Stark State medical assisting students are assigned to clinical sites.
After finishing your technical courses in three semesters, you’ll be eligible to take the certified medical assistant certification exam and the national certification to become a certified EKG technician.
Organization
Stark State College - Akron
Stark State College Akron
Higher education institution offering 20 full degree programs and 7 certificate options at its Akron campus, with headquarters in North Canton, OH. The college maintains a 17:1 student-teacher ratio and partners with over 30 universities for transfer pathways. It emphasizes affordability with the lowest tuition in the area and flexible scheduling, including day, evening, and online classes. Students benefit from high-quality, relevant, and accessible education.
Highlights:
- Unique direct connect partnership with The University of Akron for dual admission and seamless transfer to bachelor's degrees
- Phlebotomy technician program delivered in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and online classes with flexible scheduling options including day and evening sessions
- Phlebotomy program is approximately 190 course hours in duration