Medical Assistant Apprenticeship (MAA)

  

Class Information

Accelerate your journey to becoming a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with this comprehensive 8.5-month program tailored for employed health care professionals like you. Apply the knowledge and skills you gain in class directly to your workplace, supervised by a clinical preceptor. Earn the title of Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association.

Dive into direct patient care and master essential clinical and administrative skills crucial for success in this high-demand field. As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in providing clinical services to patients and ensuring the smooth operation of health care facilities. Classes are held two evenings per week, allowing you to work in your health care facility. You earn while you learn.

Prerequisites

• Employment and Preceptor: You must be employed in a healthcare facility and have someone available to be a Clinical Preceptor who is either an RN, LPN, or experienced Medical Assistant.
  • A list of employers is available upon request.
• Unique Email Address: Each student must have a unique email address for registration.
• Computer and Internet Access: Regular access to a Windows-based laptop and high-speed internet to complete the course is required (Chromebooks and cell phones are NOT compatible with the online portion of this course).
• State Requirements: Please check with your state healthcare regulatory board before enrolling to ensure this program meets state requirements for your state certification.
• High School Completion or GED required for NHA Certification
  • To be eligible for NHA certification, students must have a high school diploma, GED, or an equivalent certificate of completion.
    • Homeschool students must provide a signed certificate of completion issued by a parent or guardian. Printable templates are available at responsiblehomeschooling.org.

Location

Hybrid Course: You will meet twice a week at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center in Post Falls, ID to work with an instructor and practice hands-on skills. Additional coursework is completed online in the Canvas classroom.

For those students outside of the Greater Coeur d'Alene area: With prior approval, this course may be taken online with live Zoom classroom instruction for those living outside the greater Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint areas. Please contact the Health Careers team at the Workforce Training Center to make arrangements - WTC_HealthCareers@nic.edu or 208-769-3497.

Class Notes

Registration Includes

• Textbooks, online study programs, supplies, and exam fees are included in tuition.

Dress Code

• Cherokee brand Hunter green scrub top and black pants (by the third week of class)

Venipuncture

• Due to the nature of this class, please understand that venipuncture practice on students will be expected. Don’t worry; there will be plenty of simulation practice prior.

Drug Screening

• Random drug screens may occur and will be provided in class. You must demonstrate clearance to remain in class.

Registration

Please send the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center Health Careers department (208-769-3221 or wtc_healthcareers@nic.edu):

• your contact information and
• the facility name and contact information at which you are employed.

The Health Careers team will work with you to determine the clinical preceptor you will be working with in your facility.

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Payment Options and Funding Assistance
For more information on payment options and/or funding assistance, visit www.nic.edu/wtcpaymentoptions or contact Customer Service at (208) 769-3214.