Certified Medical Assistant Apprenticeship
Medical assistants are essential care workers who perform medical and clinical procedures as well as offer administrative support to medical offices.
The MA apprenticeship program provides the opportunity to turn a GED or high school diploma into a certification to work in medical care. Apprentices who earn their certification will have the opportunity to advance their careers, increase their skills and earning potential.
Requirements for the program are that the applicant be at least 18 years of age and have either a GED or high school diploma.
The Details: Related Training Instruction (RTI)
The ‘classroom’ component of the MA Apprenticeship will be delivered asynchronously through the US Career Institute.
Over 12 months, apprentices take a pre-established set of courses:
Introduction to Medical Records
Anatomy and Disease Processes
Medical Ethics and Responsibilities
Blood Testing
Pharmacology
…and more!
Coursework is online, completed on your own schedule and at your preferred pace. Previous relevant experience can also help you complete the certification process sooner.
The Details: On-the-Job Training (OJT)
While engaged in the MA apprenticeship, you will receive clinical supervision from your employer. You will receive ‘on-the-job training’ from CMA-certified colleagues. Certain positions/shifts may not be suitable for this activity, in which case, you may need to make some change to your current role.
Your employer may also offer ‘on-the-job learning’ or continuing education opportunities. These may help you complete your CMA certification process more quickly.
The Details: Costs
Participants in the apprenticeship program will not have any cost for the training.
Along with receiving completely free education and paid training, individuals in the program also receive additional financial stipends and support based on individual need. The program also covers the cost for participants to prepare for and sit for the national medical assistant certification exam.
Get Started:
Before you apply, click the button below to take our quiz to see if you are eligible!
For questions, email the Program Manager, Chloe Vignola: cvignola@unitedwehealoregon.com.
United We Heal Oregon Training Trust is a 501(c)3 non-profit
We are jointly governed by Union and Management Trustees.
These programs are funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Labor. We are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The sponsor will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.