Stark State College
Average Annual Cost
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Healthcare Programs
About Stark State College
Stark State College is located in North Canton, Ohio. The college offers more than 230 programs and degree options, and closely works with the area's businesses and industries to ensure their programs will meet the standards of area employers.
Stark State College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Dental Assisting - Certificate
Students in the Dental Assisting program at Stark State College will become prepared to work as dental assistants in clinics and dentists' offices. Among the topics covered are infection control, radiography, and office management. Upon successful completion of the program, students can sit for the dental assistant certification exam.
Medical Assisting - Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Medical Assisting program at Stark State College will prepare students to take on the clinical and administrative duties of an entry-level medical assistant. Students will learn to handle patient medical records, draw blood, and schedule appointments. Students will be eligible to take the EKG Technician certification exam.
Medical Billing Specialist - Certificate
The online Medical Billing Specialist program is designed to prepare students to be entry-level medical billers. Students will be instructed on topics like the importance of confidentiality, how to submit claims, and how to audit.
Medical Coding - Certificate
Stark State College offers a 36-hour Medical Coding certificate program designed to help students become familiar with the skills and concepts of entry-level medical coding. Students will learn coding languages, reimbursement methodologies, and information systems. After completing the course, students can take the certified coding associate exam.
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Students in the Practical Nursing program at Stark State College will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam after successfully completing the program. Throughout the student's time in the program, they will also participate in clinical experiences at local healthcare facilities.
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Stark State College will prepare students to work under the supervision of registered occupational therapists and help patients achieve independence. After completing the program, students will be eligible to take the exam offered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Recent news about Stark State College
The AI Lab is open in the W.R. Timken Center for Information Technology on Stark State College’s campus.
The grant comes from The Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Super RAPIDS in the amount of $537,500.
Stark State College has joined the Ohio Reach program, which provides guidance and support to students who are connected to the foster care system and otherwise do not have familial support on their education journey.
Stark State College has teamed up with East Community Learning Center as part of a larger push in the Akron public school district to team high schools and colleges up to inform and prepare students about various career paths.