Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Zane State 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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Zane State College

5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH

As a two-year technical college, Zane State College provides opportunities for students to take wide array of associate degree and certificate programs in the fields of Business, Engineering, Health, Natural Science, and Public Service. This modern college engages students in experienced-based learning as it instills a strong foundation for their academic and career pursuits.

Technical programs are designed to equip students with the necessary technical and vocational skills for a professional career while transfer programs prepare students for continuing a Bachelor's degree in four-year colleges and universities. Zane State College facilitates seamless transfer for their graduates to other institutions through established articulation agreements. Selected programs are offered with flexible schedule during the day, night and even on weekends.

This college has gone by different names as Muskingum Area Technical Institute and Muskingum Area Technical College until it was officially named Zane State College in 2004. At present, it has two campuses in Zanesville and Cambridge. The main campus is situated at 1555 Newark Road Zanesville, OH 43701. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and it primarily serves the counties of Muskingum, Guernsey and Noble. 

Being a provider of quality and affordable education, Zane State College continues to attract more students and consistently achieves high completion and placement rates. It also hosts workshops and occupational skills training to expand its reach to more students who wish learn new skills and enhance career competence. 

Zane State College aims to empower individuals, enrich lives and ultimately advance the community it serves. In pursuit of this goal, this college strives for continuous improvement of its curriculum, and academic and support services. 

The Career and Employment Services Office provides graduates with the resources they need to find the right career based on their preference and qualifications through assessment programs and support services. This office also connects the graduates to business and industry employers for possible career opportunities. 

Future Student's Guide https://www.zanestate.edu/future-students

Academic Programs and Certificates https://www.zanestate.edu/programs/

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Zane State College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $30970

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