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Medical Assisting Program

Makayla Vance – Student Highlight

Before attending East Ohio College, medical assisting student, Makayla Vance, was attending another college. She did not feel this school was a good fit for her. “The atmosphere was not what I had in mind, and I was not happy with the way I was being taught. I felt like a number in an ocean … Read more

Natalie Gratteri – Graduate Highlight

Before East Ohio, I was at a different college and extremely unhappy. I took a break for a month to really think about what I wanted in life. That’s when I heard about East Ohio College, and I knew I needed to check it out. When I arrived, I had my mind set that it … Read more

Kayla Habbit – Student Highlight

Medical Assisting student, Kayla Habbit, was a new high school graduate when she chose East Ohio College. During high school, Kayla attended the Jefferson County Joint Vocational Center, where she studied Early Childhood Education.  After graduation, she decided that she wanted to pursue something in the medical field. Kayla decided to look at East Ohio … Read more

Katelyn McFarland – Faculty Highlight

All of us at East Ohio would like to take a moment to showcase the newest member of our family, Ms. Katelyn McFarland! Ms. McFarland is an East Ohio graduate of our Medical Assisting program and decided that, when she was presented with the opportunity, she wanted to come back to teach! “I was challenged … Read more

Sierra Frettinger – Graduate Highlight

Prior to attending East Ohio College, Sierra Frettinger attended Ivy Tech Community College. Much like East Ohio College, Ivy Tech offered small class sizes, but something was missing for Sierra. With East Ohio, Sierra knew that the advisors and other faculty had her best interest at heart right from the very beginning. The decision to … Read more

Our Proven Process for Success

At East Ohio College, we have many years of experience educating, training, and preparing students for new careers. We take pride in empowering each and every student to reach their full potential and achieve their career goals. Over time, we’ve developed a proven process that enables us to help each student move along their unique … Read more

The Benefits of Choosing a Small College

You have a clear idea of your chosen career path, so now it’s time to make that vision a reality. For almost every profession, some training will be required. There is a wide list of options for where you can attend college and complete a training program for your new career path. You could choose … Read more

Thresea Gilchrist – Student Highlight

Medical Assisting student, Thresea Gilchrist, is the current president of East Ohio College’s Student Government Association. She is a true leader on campus, going above and beyond to help her classmates, serve her community, and make the college going experience special for all students. She has lead fundraisers to aid students in need, created special … Read more

How To Start Your Journey to Become A Medical Assistant

You’ve made the important decision for the career path you want to pursue and have decided to become a medical assistant. Congratulations on choosing medical assisting as an exciting new career! Now that you’ve chosen your dream job, it’s time to plan your path to get there. Many healthcare employers require you to have some … Read more

East Ohio Student Brey Lott is Enjoying his Healthcare Training Experience!

East Ohio College Medical Assisting student Breyshon “Brey” Lott graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio in 2016.  Brey says that his college experience so far is amazing and fun.  “I love everything about my new school and wouldn’t trade it for the world,” says Brey.  He chose East Ohio because of the … Read more