Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Belmont College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Belmont College

275 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH

About
Belmont College, located in St. Clairsville, Ohio, was founded in 1971 when it was known as Belmont Technical College. The school has served its area as a source for career and vocational training. Over the years, the school has expanded its focus to add programs leading to academic transfer. As a result the school changed its name to reflect its broadened focus. Belmont College is dedicated to providing students the best education possible to fulfill their academic or personal goals.

Academics
As a two year institution, Belmont College offers associate degrees and certificates for technical and career training and academic transfer. Career training programs take between one and two years to complete, and provide students with the training and skills to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Civil Engineering
• Medical Assisting
• Practical Nursing
• Welding Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid
As a public two year institution, Belmont College maintains an open enrollment policy allowing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements for entry to be admitted. Interested students should submit an application for admission, followed by meeting a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum. Registration takes place shortly prior to each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the appropriate forms, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards. Financial aid must be applied for at the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Belmont College offers an associate's degree program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $29930

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).