How to Become an Ohio Medical Assistant
How to Make Becoming an Ohio Medical Assistant Happen
Find Medical Assistant Training Courses in Ohio Below
Step 1 – Decide to Become Certified or not
Step 2 – Make a Choice on Your Future Level of Education
Step 3 – Enroll in to an Accredited Program for Medical Assisting in Ohio
Accredited medical assistant programs in Ohio
Apollo Career Center – Medical Assisting Program
3325 Shawnee Road Lima, OH 45806-1497
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 9/10/2004
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Tara S. Shepherd CMA (AAMA), BS
Phone: (419) 998-2971
tara.shepherd@apollocc.org
www.apollocareercenter.com
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center – Medical Assisting Program
1783 State Route 60 Ashland, OH 44805-9377
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/18/1996
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Margaret Dalton CMA (AAMA), AAS
Phone: (419) 289-3313
awhj_dalton@tccsa.net
www.acwhcc.org
Belmont College – Medical Assisting Program
120 Fox-Shannon Place Saint Clairsville, OH 43950-8751
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 5/13/1993
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Loreane Sheets CMA (AAMA), BS
Phone: (740) 695-9500
lsheets@belmontcollege.edu
www.belmontcollege.edu
Bradford School – Medical Assisting Program
2469 Stelzer Road Columbus, OH 43219-3129
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 1/26/2007
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Amanda L. Rumich CMA (AAMA), AAS
Phone: (614) 416-6200
arumich@bradfordschoolcolumbus.edu
www.bradfordschoolcolumbus.edu-Columbus
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma – Medical Assisting Program
12955 Snow Rd Cleveland West Campus Parma, OH 44130-1013
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Akron, OH , Cleveland, OH , Solon, OH
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/17/1997
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Lynnae Lockett RN, RMA (AMT), CMRS, MSN
Phone: (216) 265-3151 Ext -238
lmlockett@bryantstratton.edu
www.bryantstratton.edu-Parma
Canton City Schools Adult Community Education – Medical Assisting Program
2800 13th Street SW Canton, OH 44710
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/19/1996
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Suzette N Best CMA (AAMA), BS, PBT (ASCP), CPT, GXMO
Phone: (330) 438-2556
best_s@ccsdistrict.org
www.ccsdistrict.org
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College – Medical Assisting Program
3520 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45223
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 7/9/1980
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Kristy Brandabur MEd, RMA (AMT)
Phone: (513) 569-1671
kristy.brandabur@cincinnatistate.edu
www.cincinnatistate.edu
Clark State Community College – Medical Assisting Program
570 East Leffel Lane Springfield, OH 45505-4749
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Beavercreek, OH
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/18/2011
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Janet Taylor MHA, RMA(AMT)
Phone: (937) 328-6094
taylorj@clarkstate.edu
www.clarkstate.edu
Columbus State Community College – Medical Assisting Program
550 East Spring Street UN Hall 326 Columbus, OH 43216
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/17/2006
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Fauna Stout CMA (AAMA), MEd
Phone: (614) 287-5144
fstout@cscc.edu
www.cscc.edu
Cuyahoga Community College – Medical Assisting Program
2900 Community College Ave Health Careers and Science Bldg,
Room 106 Metro Campus Cleveland, OH 44115
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Parma, Highland Hills, Westlake
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/21/1989
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Mary Elizabeth W. Browder CMA (AAMA), MEd
Phone: (800) 954-8742
maryelizabeth.browder@tri-c.edu
www.tri-c.edu
Eastern Gateway Community College – Medical Assisting Program
110 John Scott Highway Steubenville, OH 43952-3598
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/1/1996
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Tracy Miller CMA (AAMA), BS
Phone: (740) 264-5591
tmiller@egcc.edu
www.egcc.edu
EHOVE Adult Career Center – Medical Assisting Program
316 Mason Rd W Milan, OH 44846-9500
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/17/1997
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Sandra Welsh RN
Phone: (419) 499-4663
swelsh@ehove.net
www.ehove.net
Fairfield Career Center (EVSD) – Medical Assisting Program
3985 Coonpath Road NW Carroll , OH 43112
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/21/1994
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Jodie Wilson CMA (AAMA), AAS
Phone: (614) 836-4541
jowilson@efcts.us
www.eastland-fairfield.com/
Hocking College – Medical Assisting Program
3301 Hocking Pkwy Nelsonville, OH 45764-9582
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 8/11/1977
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Crystal Shingler CMA (AAMA), AAS
Phone: (740) 453-6421
shinglerc@hocking.edu
www.hocking.edu
James A. Rhodes State College – Medical Assisting Program
4240 Campus Dr TEL 102J Lima, OH 45804-3597
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/20/2001
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Cheryl Kuck BS, CMA (AAMA)
Phone: (419) 995-8256
kuck.c@rhodesstate.edu
www.rhodesstate.edu
Knox Technical Center – Medical Assisting Program
306 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050-4298
United States of America
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/23/1992
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Lou Ann Shultz BBA
Phone: (740) 393-2933
lshultz@knoxcc.org
www.knoxcc.org
Lakeland Community College – Medical Assisting Program
7700 Clocktower Dr Kirtland, OH 44094-5198
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/21/2000
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Denise Greenawalt BS-HS
Phone: (440) 525-7428
dgreenawalt@lakelandcc.edu
www.lakelandcc.edu
Lorain County Community College – Medical Assisting Program
1005 N Abbe Rd Elyria, OH 44035-1613
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/15/1999
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Ana Parrilla BSN, RN, LPN, CCMA (NHA)
Phone: (440) 233-2309
aparrilla@lorainccc.edu
www.lorainccc.edu
Lorain County Joint Vocational School-Adult Career Center – Medical Assisting Program
15181 State Route 58 Oberlin, OH 44074-9753
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 9/10/2004
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Kristian Smith MEd
Phone: (440) 774-1051 Ext -2225
ksmith@lcjvs.net
www.lcjvs.com/adult/
Mahoning County Career & Technical Center – Medical Assisting Program
7300 N Palmyra Road Canfield, OH 44406-9710
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 7/23/1999
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Joyce DePaola RN, CDP, NCMA
Phone: (330) 729-4100 Ext -1950
joyce.depaola@mahoningctc.com
www.mahoningctc.com
Marion Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
1467 Mount Vernon Avenue Marion, OH 43302-5694
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/15/1999
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Peggy Lynne Smith MEd, CMA (AAMA), MLT(ASCP)
Phone: (740) 389-4636 Ext -319
smithp@mtc.edu
www.mtc.edu
Medina County Career Center – Medical Assisting Program
1101 W Liberty St Medina, OH 44256-1346
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/24/1992
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Pamela J. Wheeler BSN, RN, RMA (AMT)
Phone: (330) 725-8461
pwheeler@mcjvs.edu
www.mcjvs.edu
Northwest State Community College – Medical Assisting Program
22600 State Route 34 Archbold, OH 43502-9517
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/14/2008
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Janet Koepplinger MBA, RMA (AMT)
Phone: (419) 267-1258
jkoepplinger@northweststate.edu
www.northweststate.edu
Ohio Business College – Medical Assisting Program
5095 Waterford Drive Sheffield Village, OH 44035-0701
Satellite Locations/Multiple Campuses
Sandusky, OH
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 9/16/2005
Degrees: Diploma
Program Director: Jennifer Bowen BA
Phone: (440) 934-3101
jbowen@ohiobusinesscollege.edu
www.ohiobusinesscollege.edu
Ohio University – Medical Assisting Program
1570 Granville Pike Lancaster, OH 43130-1037
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 7/19/2000
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Cynthia Boles CMA (AAMA), MBA, MT(ASCP)
Phone: (740) 681-3708
bolesc@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/lancaster/
Owens Community College – Medical Assisting Program
PO Box 10000 Toledo, OH 43699-1947
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/20/2009
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Veronica Burgert BS, CMA (AAMA)
Phone: (567) 661-2269
veronica_burgert@owens.edu
www.owens.edu
Pickaway-Ross County Joint Vocational School District – Medical Assisting Program
424 East Mound Street Circleville, OH 43113
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/22/1999
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Avonia L. Dearth CMA (AAMA), BS
Phone: (740) 642-1453
Avonia.Dearth@pickawayross.com
www.pickawayross.com
Polaris Career Center – Medical Assisting Program
7285 Old Oak Blvd Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 4/22/2004
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Eva Simmons CMA (AAMA), RN, BSN
Phone: (440) 891-7600
esimmons@polaris.edu
www.polaris.edu
Sinclair Community College – Medical Assisting Program
444 West Third Street Rm 2122 Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/28/1993
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Deborah Atkinson BSN, RN, CMA(AAMA)
Phone: (937) 512-3088
deborah.atkinson@sinclair.edu
www.sinclair.edu
Southern State Community College – Medical Assisting Program
100 Hobart Drive Hillsboro, OH 45133-9406
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/21/1994
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Rhonda Davis CMA (AAMA), ATS, RMA (AMT)
Phone: (937) 393-3431 Ext -2639
rdavis@sscc.edu
www.sscc.edu
Stark State College – Medical Assisting Program
6200 Frank Ave NW North Canton, OH 44720-7299
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 7/23/1981
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Kelly Reinsel BSTE, PBT(ASCP)
Phone: (330) 966-5458 Ext -4112
kreinsel@starkstate.edu
www.starkstate.edu
Terra State Community College – Medical Assisting Program
2830 Napoleon Rd Fremont, OH 43420-9670
Status: Initial
Initial Accreditation Date: 9/15/2017
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Terrie Ann Hopkins BS, CMA (AAMA)
Phone: (419) 559-2141
thopkins01@terra.edu
www.terra.edu
The University of Akron – Medical Assisting Program
Summit College Polsky Building 266A Akron, OH 44325-3702
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 5/2/1991
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Kristine Kraft DC, RMA (AMT)
Phone: (330) 972-7074
knk@uakron.edu
www.uakron.edu
Trumbull Career and Technical College – Medical Assisting Program
528 Educational Highway Warren, OH 44483
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 9/18/2000
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Pamela Rowe LPN
Phone: (330) 847-0503 Ext -1621
pam.rowe@tctchome.com
tctchome.com
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College – Medical Assisting Program
9555 Plainfield Road Cincinnati, OH 45236
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 3/17/2006
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Jennifer Kroger CMA (AAMA), MS
Phone: (513) 936-1766
Jennifer.kroger@uc.edu
www.ucblueash.edu
University of Northwestern Ohio – Medical Assisting Program
1441 N Cable Rd Lima, OH 45805-1409
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/19/1998
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Mindy McDonald CMA (AAMA), BS
Phone: (419) 998-8835
msmcdona@unoh.edu
www.unoh.edu
Washington County Career Center – Medical Assisting Program
21740 State Route 676 Marietta, OH 45750-6934
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 9/10/2004
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Lenora J. Lada CMA (AAMA), AAS, RMA (AMT), EMT, BS
Phone: (740) 373-6283
llada@thecareercenter.net
www.mycareerschool.com
Wayne County Schools Career Center – Medical Assisting Program
518 West Prospect St Smithville, OH 44677
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 9/18/2009
Degrees: Certificate
Program Director: Joan Tabellion RN, BSN, BA, CCMA (NHA)
Phone: (330) 669-7000 Ext -2012
jtabellion@wcscc.org
www.wcscc.org
Youngstown State University – Medical Assisting Program
1 University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555-0001
United States of America
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 10/18/1996
Degrees: Associate
Program Director: Ida R. Fusillo CMA (AAMA), MPH
Phone: (330) 941-3000
irsorriento@ysu.edu
www.ysu.edu
Zane State College – Medical Assisting Programs
1555 Newark Rd Zanesville, OH 43701-2626
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: 6/14/2004
Degrees: Associate
Program Outcomes
Program Director: Shanna L Brooks CMA (AAMA), MEd
Phone: (740) 588-1283
sbrooks1@zanestate.edu
www.zanestate.edu
ATA College – Medical Assisting Programs
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 200 Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
ABHES ID#: I-039-03
Phone: (513) 671-1920
Medical Assisting – Associate of Applied Science (Blended)
Medical Assisting – Diploma (Blended)
Medical Assisting – Diploma (Residential)
Medical Office Assistant – Diploma (Blended)
Medical Professional: Medical Assisting – Associate of Occupational Science (Blended)
Medical Professional: Medical Assisting – Associate of Occupational Science (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2018
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2020
Contact Details: Ms. Allison Warner, Campus Operations Manager
Email: awarner@ata.edu
www.ata.edu-Cincinnati
Fortis College – Medical Assisting Program
11499 Chester Road, Suite 200 Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
ABHES ID#: I-254-02
Phone: (513) 771-2795
Fax: (513) 771-2807
Medical Assisting – Diploma (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2006
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2019
Contact Details: Ms. Wendy Butler, Campus President
Email: wbutler@fortiscollege.edu
www.fortis.edu-Cincinnati
Fortis College – Medical Assisting Program
4151 Executive Parkway, Suite 120 Westerville, Ohio 43081
ABHES ID#: I-254-01
Phone: (614) 882-2551
Fax: (614) 882-2914
Medical Assisting – Diploma (Residential)
Medical Assisting with Basic X-Ray Operation – Diploma (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2006
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2019
Contact Details: Mr. Peter Martinello, Campus President
Email: pmartinello@fortiscollege.edu
www.fortis.edu-Westerville
Ohio Valley College of Technology
15258 State Route 170 East Liverpool, Ohio 43920
ABHES ID#: I-376
Phone: (330) 385-1070
Fax: (330) 385-4606
Classroom Space:
755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Building K, Suite 1
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Medical Assisting – Associate of Applied Business (Residential; Blended; Full Distance Education)
Medical Assisting – Diploma (Residential; Blended; Full Distance Education)
Initial Year Accredited: 2017
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2021
Contact Details: Mr. Scott Rogers, Campus President
Email: srogers@ovct.edu
www.ovct.edu
Professional Skills Institute
1505 Holland Road Maumee, Ohio 43537
ABHES ID#: I-205
Phone: (419) 720-6670
Fax: (419) 720-6674
Medical Assisting – Diploma (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 1986
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2023
Contact Details: Mr. Michael Seifert, Campus President
Email: Michael.Seifert@proskills.edu
www.proskills.edu
Ross College (Canton)
4300 Munson Street, NW Canton, Ohio 44718
ABHES ID#: I-290-10
Phone: (330) 494-1214
Fax: (330) 494-8112
Classroom Space:
4839 Higbee Avenue, NW
Canton, Ohio 44718
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2016
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2020
Contact Details: Ms. Shannon Trenta Kolm, Campus Director
Email: strentakolm@rosseducation.edu
www.rosseducation.edu-Canton
Ross College (Sylvania)
5834 Monroe Street, Suite F-J Sylvania, Ohio 43560
ABHES ID#: I-290-02
Phone: (419) 882-3203
Fax: (419) 882-6310
Medical Assistant – Associate of Applied Science (Full Distance Education)
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Residential)
Medical Assistant Specialist – Associate of Applied Science (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2009
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2020
Contact Details: Mr. Mark Robson, Campus Director
Email: mrobson@rosseducation.edu
www.rosseducation.edu-Sylvania
Ross Medical Education Center (Cincinnati)
11590 Century Boulevard, Suite 210 Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
ABHES ID#: I-135
Phone: (513) 851-8500
Fax: (513) 851-8822
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 1983
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2021
Contact Details: Ms. Jai Sevier, Campus Director
Email: jsevier@rosseducation.edu
www.rosseducation.edu-Cincinnati
Ross Medical Education Center (Dayton)
4490 Brandt Pike Dayton, Ohio 45424
ABHES ID#: I-135-01
Phone: (937) 235-0510
Fax: (937) 235-0604
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2011
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2021
Contact Details: Ms. Beth Millard, Campus Director
Email: bmillard@rosseducation.edu
www.rosseducation.edu-dayton
Ross Medical Education Center (Elyria)
120 Market Drive Elyria, Ohio 44035
ABHES ID#: I-291-08
Phone: (440) 328-8878
Fax: (440) 324-0057
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2015
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2021
Contact Details: Ms. Brenda Meyer, Campus Director
Email: bmeyer@rosseducation.edu
www.rosseducation.edu-Elyria
Ross Medical Education Center (Niles)
5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Unit 909 Niles, Ohio 44446
ABHES ID#: I-293-03
Phone: (330) 505-1436
Fax: (330) 505-1588
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2010
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2019
Contact Details: Mr. Andrew Bistarkey, Campus Director
Email: abistarkey@rosseducation.edu
www.rosseducation.edu-Niles
Ross Medical Education Center (Ontario)
2150 West 4th Street Ontario, Ohio 44906
ABHES ID#: I-290-04
Phone: (419) 747-2206
Fax: (419) 747-2203
Medical Assistant – Diploma (Residential)
Initial Year Accredited: 2012
Currently Accredited Through: February 28, 2020
Contact Details: Ms. Michelle Peters, Campus Director
Email: mipeters@rosseducation.edu
www.rosseducation.edu-Ontario
Step 4 – Complete Mandated Clinical Training Time for the State of Ohio
These required hours must be satisfied before you are permitted to take any certification exams.
Step 5 – Pass Certification Examination in Ohio for Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting Jobs and Salary Outlook for Ohio
Location | Pay Type | Low | Median | High |
---|---|---|---|---|
United States | Hourly | $10.99 | $15.17 | $21.78 |
Yearly | $22,870 | $31,540 | $45,310 | |
Ohio | Hourly | $10.54 | $14.06 | $18.66 |
Yearly | $21,920 | $29,250 | $38,810 | |
Columbus, OH MSA | Hourly | $11.73 | $15.15 | $21.28 |
Yearly | $24,400 | $31,500 | $44,260 | |
Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA | Hourly | $10.99 | $14.70 | $19.31 |
Yearly | $22,860 | $30,580 | $40,160 | |
Dayton, OH MSA | Hourly | $9.68 | $14.39 | $18.58 |
Yearly | $20,130 | $29,940 | $38,650 | |
Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH MSA | Hourly | $11.92 | $14.33 | $18.75 |
Yearly | $24,800 | $29,800 | $39,010 | |
Springfield, OH MSA | Hourly | $10.46 | $13.75 | $18.97 |
Yearly | $21,770 | $28,600 | $39,450 | |
Toledo, OH MSA | Hourly | $10.45 | $13.72 | $18.16 |
Yearly | $21,740 | $28,550 | $37,760 | |
Akron, OH MSA | Hourly | $10.50 | $13.56 | $17.37 |
Yearly | $21,840 | $28,190 | $36,130 | |
Canton-Massillon, OH MSA | Hourly | $10.32 | $13.35 | $17.92 |
Yearly | $21,470 | $27,760 | $37,270 | |
Eastern Ohio BOS | Hourly | $10.03 | $13.25 | $17.80 |
Yearly | $20,860 | $27,570 | $37,010 | |
Wheeling, WV-OH MSA | Hourly | $9.58 | $13.25 | $17.42 |
Yearly | $19,940 | $27,560 | $36,230 | |
Mansfield, OH MSA | Hourly | $10.16 | $13.24 | $17.68 |
Yearly | $21,130 | $27,540 | $36,770 | |
Other Ohio BOS | Hourly | $10.38 | $13.14 | $16.81 |
Yearly | $21,590 | $27,320 | $34,960 | |
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA MSA | Hourly | $10.00 | $13.07 | $17.72 |
Yearly | $20,800 | $27,190 | $36,850 | |
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH MSA | Hourly | $10.09 | $12.69 | $17.07 |
Yearly | $20,990 | $26,400 | $35,510 | |
Lima, OH MSA | Hourly | $9.92 | $12.58 | $16.12 |
Yearly | $20,630 | $26,170 | $33,530 | |
West Northwestern Ohio BOS | Hourly | $9.61 | $12.27 | $17.16 |
Yearly | $19,980 | $25,520 | $35,700 | |
Southern Ohio BOS | Hourly | $9.50 | $12.03 | $16.01 |
Yearly | $19,760 | $25,010 | $33,310 |