Cuyahoga Community College District
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
Est. Student Population
Healthcare Programs
About Cuyahoga Community College District
Cuyahoga Community College is Ohio's oldest community college. The college offers more than 200 career and technical training programs.
Cuyahoga Community College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Medical Assisting - Certificate/Associate of Applied Science Degree
Cuyahoga Community College offers two Medical Assisting programs, one awarding a certificate, and one awarding an associate of applied science degree. Both programs instruct students on the administrative and clinical duties taken on by an entry-level medical assistant. Students will learn skills like scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and assisting doctors during appointments. After completing their program, students may test for certification.
Medical Billing Specialist - Certificate
The Medical Billing Specialist Certificate program is a short-term program that aims to get students into an entry-level position in medical billing. Students will learn important skills such as medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and reimbursement practices.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology program at Cuyahoga Community College is designed to prepare students for working under a registered occupational therapist. Students will learn how to help their patients perform their daily routines. After the program, students will be eligible to take the NBCOT exam.
Pharmacy Technology - Certificate
The Pharmacy Technology certificate program at Cuyahoga Community College prepares students to assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications. Students will learn important pharmacy skills like inventory control, maintaining records, and labeling medications. The program aims to train students in preparation for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination.
Veterinary Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Veterinary Technology program aims to prepare students to become an entry-level veterinary technician who assists the veterinarian in a variety of aspects. Students will learn skills such as pharmacology, animal surgery, and maintaining equipment. After successfully completing the program, students will be eligible to take the VTNE.
Recent news about Cuyahoga Community College District
As part of the Ohio To Work network, Cuyahoga Community College offers training in manufacturing technology, IT, and healthcare, aimed at Ohioans who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A donation of over $1 million from Char and Chuck Fowler funded the construction of a new food pantry for Cuyahoga Community College facing food insecurity.
College administrators announce that the campus is up to eight certified LEED structures with another project in the approval process. Administrators note that the environmental approach on campus also saves money through lower utility bills.
The recent publication highlights an increase in healthcare positions in northeastern Ohio and provides local colleges with information that help provide students with the specific skills that employers are seeking.