SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE – In this course you will learn the skills needed to become a dental assistant. In our lab you will learn how to sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, gain knowledge of dental assisting responsibilities, radiology, and taking patient records for your job.  A career as a dental assistant offers many opportunities in a fast-growing field. Dental Assistants increase the efficiency of Dentistry in the delivery of quality oral health care.  Our program prepares students for entry-level employment in the dental assisting field.

Credentialing Examination: Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) is taken through Akron Dental Society and CPR.

Program Admission Requirements: HS Diploma or GED, Drivers License or Photo ID, WorkKeys Assessment/Supplies Needed: Scrubs (Dark Navy Blue) and tennis shoes Class start dates subject to change due to low enrollment.  NOTE:  If it is one week before the class is going to start, please call 330-296-2892, Ext. 551010 to sign up.     

NOTE:  This class is open to all adults and qualifies for the Adult Diploma Program.  

The ever-evolving healthcare industry is always incorporating technological advancements to provide quality service to patients. As a result, more trained professionals are needed, especially in areas of coding and billing. The objective of the program is to prepare students with a solid foundation of medical terminology, billing and coding knowledge, and technological skills so that they can seek entry-level employment skills to work within a medical office, clinic, or hospital setting. Students will learn the principles of billing and coding include use of the CMS 1500 form, ICD-10 codes, CPT codes, HIPAA confidentiality, and legal aspects.

Program Admission Requirements: HS Diploma or GED, Drivers License or Photo ID, Orientation with WorkKeys Assessment    Credentialing Examination: Graduates eligible to take Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam (plus membership)

Class start dates subject to change due to low enrollment.    NOTE:  If it is one week before the class is going to start, please call 330-296-2892, Ext. 551010 to sign up.

 NOTE:  This class is open to all adults and qualifies for the Adult Diploma Program.  If you need your high school diploma, call and ask for details.   Earn your high school diploma while taking this class!

In the exciting field of patient care, Medical Assistants are in high demand! As a Medical Assistant student, you will be preforming administrative and clinical procedures for employment in a physician’s office, clinic or hospital. The goal of the program is to prepare you for an entry-level job with skills in, Phlebotomy, patient care, medical records, medical terminology, ethics, and so much more.

Credentialing Examinations: You will work towards a National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)  and National Health Career Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician

*NOTE:   This class has 234 clock hours in class, PLUS 160 hours in an externship, which is mandatory to graduate.  NOTE:  If it is one week before the class is going to start, please call 330-296-2892, Ext. 551010 to sign up.

NOTE:  This class is open to all adults and qualifies for the Adult Diploma Program.  If you need your high school diploma, call and ask for details.   Earn your high school diploma while taking this class!