Akron Institute

Established in 1970, Akron Institute has been serving the community for over 30 years as a provider of hands-on, job-related skills training. Our programs in allied health, information technology and administration have helped Akron Institute graduates begin rewarding and challenging careers throughout the tri-county area.

At Akron Institute, we are focused on providing our students with marketable skills that will help them attain their career objectives. Our programs are designed to ensure that the skills and knowledge we teach our students parallel those in demand in the workplace.

Dental Assisting - Associate's

The goal of the dental assistant program is to train the student to become a productive member of the dental health team. This includes preparing the student for a variety of duties performed by the dental assistant in the contemporary dental office, including chair side assisting, laboratory procedures, administrative duties and expanded functions. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students to successfully gain entry-level employment as a dental assistant. The average length of time it takes to complete the program, for a student taking a full course load, is four semesters. Sixty-four semester credit hours are required for graduation.

Dental Assisting - Diploma

Dental assistants are trained in chair side assisting, four-handed dentistry, radiology and the use of dental materials. In addition, they manage financial records, complete insurance forms and schedule patients. Upon completion of the dental assistant program, graduates are eligible to take the radiology licensure examination of Ohio to become a dental x-ray machine operator. These students may also sit for the Ohio Dental Association Certification Examination upon graduation and for the General Chairside Examination given by the Dental Assisting National Board after two years of full-time work experience and after having qualified for CPR Certification.

Medical Assisting - Associate's

The introduction of students to the overall operation of the physician's office is the basic objective of this program. Students are trained to assist the physician in the examination room, to perform routine laboratory procedures and to handle financial records, correspondence, insurance forms and other administrative functions. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students to successfully gain entry-level employment as a medical assistant. The average length of time it takes to complete the program, for a student taking a full course load, is four semesters. Sixty-one semester credit hours are required for graduation.

Medical Assisting - Diploma

Medical assistants make up the largest group of allied health occupations, working side-by-side with both physicians and professional medical personnel in private practice, clinics, medical research laboratories and hospitals. After completion of the accredited program, graduates may take the certification examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants at the next scheduled examination date.

Medical Billing & Insurance Coding - Associate's

The goal of the medical billing and insurance coding program is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the content of the medical record as well as extensive training in anatomy, physiology, disease processes and medical terminology. This program will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding to analyze medical records and assign codes to classify diagnoses and procedures while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. The program will prepare the student for an entry-level position as a medical coder in a hospital, clinic or other health care facility. The average length of time it takes to complete the program, for a student taking a full course load, is four semesters. Sixty-three semester credit hours are required for graduation.

Medical Billing & Insurance Coding - Diploma

The medical billing career continues to expand as more emphasis is placed on proper generation of health care claims such as Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation and Blue Cross. In addition, medical billers manage financial records, schedule patients, transcribe records and use computer software to perform front office duties.

Accreditation

Akron Institute is a part of Herzing University. Herzing University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission can be contacted at 800.621.7440 or 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

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