Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program - Health Center Association of Nebraska

Program Overview

The Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship Program is a U.S. Department of Labor–registered apprenticeship program designed to prepare employees to earn their Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential. The program includes structured on-the-job training with a designated preceptor at the participating organization with online, self-paced coursework.

The program typically takes 4-6 months to complete. Upon completion, participants are eligible to sit for the CCMA exam. The exam may be proctored onsite by a staff member at the participating organization. Because this is an apprenticeship, participants complete the skills portion of training while working and earning their normal pay. As required by the U.S. Department of Labor, apprentices receive a wage increase after completing the program and passing the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

HCAN provides the training framework, curriculum, and program structure, while employers support apprentices through on-the-job learning and supervision. This “grow your own” model is designed to help organizations build and retain a skilled Medical Assistant workforce.

This is an employer-sponsored apprenticeship program. Participants must be employed at a participating health center or organization to enroll. Individuals cannot enroll independently. Individuals who are not currently employed by a participating organization must first obtain employment at a partner health center, or have their organization join the program, before they can enroll.

168

Apprentices Graduated To Date

96%

Pass Rate

Participating Organizations

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