Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Northcoast Medical Training Academy 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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Northcoast Medical Training Academy

4457 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH

Northcoast Medical Training Academy, located in Kent, Ohio, was founded in 2003 with the purpose of preparing students for licensure and certification exams in various medical fields. The school is owned by Tim and Christy Runge, who make it a point to ensure that every student that attends their school receives the best education and training possible. The school also has agreements in place with local businesses and healthcare providers to assist in training and internship placement, particularly for areas of study that require a certain amount of hours of practical experience to be eligible for certification or licensure.

Academics

Northcoast Medical Training Academy offers education in a number of healthcare related fields, allowing students to choose the one that best suits their interest and goals in order to prepare for a career. These programs typically take a year or less to complete, and are specifically designed to prepare individuals for employment after graduation. This is accomplished through an education focused on reviewing materials and lessons covered by the licensure and certification exams of the state for each of the available fields of study.

Programs offered include:

• Practical Nursing
• Medical Assistant
• Veterinary Assistant
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Massage Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in attending Northcoast Medical Training Academy should contact the school and speak with a representative to begin the admissions process. Individuals who meet the minimum requirements for admission are eligible. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants, and is applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used to determine need and aid program eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northcoast Medical Training Academy offers a less than two-year award 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

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