Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Stone Academy – East Hartford 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.

The Medical Assistant program at Stone Academy – East Hartford is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools for more than 14 years.

Stone Academy – East Hartford

8001 Katherine Boulevard, Brecksville, OH

Stone Academy in East Hartford has been providing quality education with a career focus in Connecticut since 1864. The academy offers programs of two years and less, and even personalizes some of its course offerings depending on the needs of potential students.

Stone Academy has a rich history of providing career education for the Greater New Haven, Waterbury and Hartford communities for nearly 150 years. Originally founded as Yale Business College, the college has undergone several name changes. However, its mission has remained unwavering: to provide an academic environment where career-focused students may equip themselves with the “skills and attitudes” required to make a difference in the fields of business and allied health. The academy operates three campus locations: East Hartford, West Haven and Waterbury. Some programs are offered at all campuses, and some at specific ones. Programs include:

• Medical Assistant
• Patient Care Associate – CNA
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Medical Office Professional

In addition, students can also opt for personalized programs that pair them with teachers and enable them to acquire administrative skills that will stand them in good stead in any office setting.

One of the major benefits of acquiring an education at Stone Academy is that it allows them to get hands-on training at professional organizations in the communities they serve. For example, students of the Medical Assistant program get the opportunity to work in a variety of medical settings that include hospitals, clinics, private practices and laboratories. This gives them real-life experiences that few other institutions can offer to match.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Stone Academy – East Hartford offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.

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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).