Akron Medical Assistant School

Medical Assistant Training in Fairlawn, Ohio

Akron Medical Assistant School is a healthcare training center based in Fairlawn, Ohio, that prepares medical assistants through an 18-week program. The school presents itself as a joint initiative between Zollege and local medical offices, so classes are held in real medical offices, with equipment and working professionals.

An Intensive 18-Week Program

The training path is designed to enter the job market in a short time. The school states that the program lasts 18 weeks and that payment can be split week by week, with the stated goal that students graduate without student debt. The admissions process consists of four steps: get informed and talk to the admissions team, complete the application by choosing a start date and payment plan, pay a deposit that is deducted from tuition, and complete the program. The school notes that it provides a free set of scrubs when classes begin.

Hands-On Practice in Real Medical Offices

The distinguishing feature that the school itself highlights is that training takes place in working medical offices, not simulated classrooms. Students practice with the same tools and technologies used in today's medical practices, under the supervision of instructors who know the daily operations of a medical center. The school offers flexible schedules and multiple start dates throughout the year.

Employment Support

The center includes job preparation and support services, such as résumé reviews, interview tips, and guidance from job assistance specialists. The school also maintains a channel for medical practices to hire its graduates.

Industry Context and Origin of the Project

The school frames its offering within the projected growth of the profession: it cites U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of a 13% increase in employment between 2025 and 2035, with a national median salary of $45,690 per year for medical assistants. The project comes from Zollege, founded in 2010 as Vandelay Education by Dr. Thomas Ince, a dentist who could not find well-trained dental assistants and created a shorter, practical program without loans. His brother Ryan, a physician, brought the same approach to the medical assistant field.

Official Recognition and Location

Akron Medical Assistant School is registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools under registration number 2333. Operations take place at its Fairlawn location, and the school also organizes virtual informational events, such as an open house about the profession.

Location and Contact

66 S Miller Rd, Ste 102, Fairlawn, OH 44333 · Phone: (330) 785-7124 · Email: info@akronmedicalassistant.com · Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am - 8:00pm ET; Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm ET; Sunday Closed