WIOA Approved Program

Medical Assistant Certification

Start a healthcare career in under five months. This 18-week program prepares you for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam with clinical and administrative training, covering patient care, medical billing, EKG, and phlebotomy fundamentals.

18-week intensive
CMA exam prep included
Training locations nationwide
Medical assistant in scrubs preparing clinical equipment in an exam room.

Curriculum overview

Weeks 01-04

Anatomy & Patient Care

Body systems, vital signs, infection control, and communication with patients across populations.

Weeks 05-09

Clinical Procedures

EKG, phlebotomy basics, injections, and assisting with exams.

Weeks 10-13

Administrative

Medical billing, coding, records, and insurance fundamentals.

Weeks 14-18

Clinical Internship & CMA Exam Prep

200 hours of supervised clinical rotation at an affiliated healthcare practice followed by CMA board exam review.

Tuition & financial aid

We publish full pricing so you can compare before you commit. WIOA grants often cover the entire program for eligible applicants.

Program Tuition $4,498.00
Lab Fees & Materials $400.00
CMA Exam Fee $155.00
Total cost $5,053.00

Career outlook

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Median salary
$38,270

National annual median, latest BLS reporting.

Job growth
+14%

Projected growth through 2032, much faster than average.

Employment
764K

Total U.S. jobs currently in this field.

Pathways beyond Assisting

Many graduates use this certification as a foundation for further education. Common next steps:

  1. 01 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  2. 02 Medical Office Manager
  3. 03 Phlebotomy Technician
  4. 04 Registered Nurse (with further education)

Ready to start?

Enter your ZIP on the homepage to find a Zollege location near you, or talk to a WIOA counselor if you think you qualify for funded training.