Akron Institute

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Akron Institute Description

Founded in 1970, Akron Institute is a small school of over 200 students located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Cuyahoga Falls is a 10 minute drive north of Akron, Ohio, and a 40 minute drive south of Cleveland, Ohio's second largest city. Akron Institute is known for its diploma and associate's degree programs in allied health, information technology, and administration, that quickly help graduates to begin new, rewarding, and challenging careers. Externships are also an integral part of every program at the Akron Institute allowing students an opportunity to hone their skills while acquiring valuable industry experience. Many of the externships lead directly to permanent employment for students.

Akron Institute has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education allowing eligible students to receive federal aid such as Pell Grants. In addition, Akron Institute offers financial aid programs and financing options to students who qualify. Students can contact the Financial Aid Office to review their financial aid options. Akron also provides career services to students, helping them to land jobs after completing their program of study. The Akron Institute also offers an online form for individuals to request, at no obligation, more information about their innovative programs. Click on the "Quick Info" link to access the form and ask the school for more information.

Akron Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). Its' medical assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education. In addition, programs are designed to meet the certification standards established by recognized industry leaders, such as: the American Association of Medical Assistants, the Ohio Dental Association, and being an Authorized VUE Testing Center.

Akron Institute Programs

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• Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration (AASBA)
• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Networking and Security Technology (AASCNST)
• Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting (AASDA)
• Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AASMA)
• Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing & Insurance Coding (AASMBIC)
• Diploma in Dental Assisting (DDA)
• Diploma in Medical Assisting (DMA)
• Diploma in Medical Billing & Insurance Coding (DMBIC)

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