Eastern Gateway Community College
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 Eastern Gateway Community College
Founded in 1968, Eastern Gateway Community College offers degrees and certificates in a number of programs. The public school has two campuses and serves eastern Ohio.
Eastern Gateway Community College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Dental Assisting - Certificate/Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Dental Assisting program options at Eastern Gateway Community College strive to provide students with career paths they can follow as a dental assistant. Among the skills students will learn: assisting the dentist with fillings, performing laboratory procedures, and receptionist duties. After completing the program, students can sit for a certification exam.
Medical Assisting - Certificate
Students in the Medical Assisting program at Eastern Gateway Community College will learn the fundamental skills in the administrative and clinical aspects of medical assisting, with the goal of becoming qualified to become an entry-level medical assistant. Greeting patients, filing, and taking x-rays fall under the scope of a medical assistant's duties.
Medical Coding Specialist - Certificate
The goal of the Medical Coding Specialist program is to prepare students to test for certification in the American Health Information Management Association exam. Students will become familiar with coding languages ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS Level II. Students will be able to apply their knowledge in a number of healthcare settings as an entry-level medical coder.
Practical Nursing - Certificate
The one-year Practical Nursing program prepares students to provide direct patient care as an entry-level practical nurse. Students will learn anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and how to provide care for patients in different age groups. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for the NCLEX-PN exam.
Recent news about Eastern Gateway Community College
Federal funding from Congress is being used by Eastern Gateway Community College to fund a course in electronic vehicle training.
As part of a ten-year, $50 million investment in Ohio schools, Intel has announced it is giving $17.7 million to a handful of Ohio Community Colleges and Technical Schools to create semiconductor education and workforce training programs.
EGCC recently announced the new program in response to the increasing demand for trained veterinary technicians. The program will work through a partnership with a local animal rescue group that will provide facilities and training opportunities.