Founded in 1886, National College has been an area leader in
education, bringing to the Southeast a tradition of excellence, a
vision for the future and a commitment to help people just like
you achieve success they deserve.
At National College, we understand the needs of working adults,
and our programs are designed to help you get your education
without having to give up your job or your life. We give you the
advantages of:
National's first northeast Ohio campus opened in the summer of
2007, serving Greater Akron, Canton and Cleveland. Situated in
the beautiful city of Stow, the nearly 23,000 square foot campus
is convenient to all major highways (I-76,I-77, I-80/Ohio
Turnpike). The comfortable and modern campus features 14
classrooms as well as lab facilities for medical, surgical
technology and information technology programs.
Health Information Technology - Associate of Science
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A graduate from the health information technology program has
acquired the skills necessary to compile, organize, analyze,
evaluate and secure information for the health care industry
while encompassing the disciplines of medicine, information
management and computer technology. In addition to the principle
course of study, students in this program will receive a
background in computers, personal development, business math and
oral communications.
The health information technology program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Council on Accreditation of
the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Health
Information Technician (RHIT).
The classes in this program can prepare you to successfully
complete the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
examination.
Medical Assisting - Associate of Science
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The medical assisting program prepares graduates for a wide
degree of day-to-day challenges. Courses in this program include:
Clinical Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Hematology and
Serology, Urinalysis and Microbiology and Pharmacology.
In addition to the principal course of study, students in this
program will receive a background in computers, business
organization and administrative medical assisting. This program
gives the graduate the training that is necessary to enter many
diverse medical settings such as: doctor's offices, insurance
companies, hospitals, legal offices, laboratories and medical
research firms.
The medical assisting program is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon
recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American
Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (CRB-AAMAE). Check
with your campus for accreditation status or contact CAAHEP at 35
E Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL, 60601,.
All graduates are able to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant
exam upon graduation. Many of our campuses are certified testing
centers.
Pharmacy Technician - Associate of Science
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This two-year program is designed to prepare students to gain
employment as a pharmacy technician. A pharmacy technician
supports and assists the licensed pharmacist with ordering,
stocking and packaging prescription and over-the-counter
medications. Other duties may include inventory control,
maintaining records, preparing labels and processing insurance
claims. The classes in this program can prepare you to
successfully complete the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
examination.
The classes in this program can prepare you to successfully
complete the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) examination.
Surgical Technology - Associate of Science
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Students will gain a thorough knowledge of the principles of
patient preparation and care, surgical preparation and
procedures, operative technique, use of surgical instruments and
equipment, and principles of asepsis (sterilization).
Upon graduation, students will have learned to apply knowledge
appropriately, received extensive clinical experience in
"scrubbing" and "circulating," and will be prepared to assume the
full range of responsibilities associated with the profession.
Surgical Technologists assist in surgical operations as a member
of an operating room team under the supervision of a surgeon,
registered nurse, or other medical personnel. As a surgical
technologist, you can expect to be involved in all stages of the
surgical process, including operating room preparation, patient
transport and preparation, assisting during the surgery itself,
and cleaning of the operating room after the surgery.
Medical Office Assistant - Diploma
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For the student desiring to enter the administrative support
field in health care, this program provides the necessary office
support skills as well as basic medical terminology and
procedures. Graduates can pursue additional study in the medical
office specialist program or the administrative office
professional program for further career enhancement.
Medical Office Specialist - Diploma
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A graduate from the medical office specialist program has
acquired the skills necessary to greet patients, do medical
accounting, correspond, file, maintain schedules, organize
paperwork, schedule patients and manage the day-to-day operations
of a physician's office.
