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Certified Medical Assistant Program
Launch an in-demand healthcare career in just four months
Why choose Springboard?
We help you build skills to launch a medical assistant career with our proven combination of flexible online learning and an expert-vetted curriculum.
Our human support features healthcare industry experts, a career coach, and your personal program advisor. In just 4 months, you’ll be prepared to get certified, and, best of all — we'll help you land the job.
Learn online, flexibly, and fast
Learn on your own schedule, and in just four months, you'll be ready for the CCMA certification exam.
Gain real-world medical assistant skills
Build clinical patient care and administrative skills with a curriculum designed by healthcare experts.
Get guidance from healthcare experts
Weekly sessions with an experienced MA instructor will help you gain a deeper understanding of material and applied skills.
Prep for your job with career coaching
You'll train with our experienced career coaches to help you land an externship and full time job.
What you’ll learn
Over four months, you’ll learn the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to pass the CCMA exam. Go through the curriculum on your time, with real scenarios with hands-on support and a built-in community to grow your confidence and competence.
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Foundational Knowledge
MA Fundamentals
The MA scope of practice
Healthcare settings
Medical Laws and Ethics
Medical Terminology
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Prepare for Your CCMA Certification
We partner with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to provide you with dedicated exam prep resources. Plus, this course includes a voucher for the cost of the CCMA certification exam at no additional cost to you.
Career pathways for medical assistants
Medical Assistant
Certified medical assistants earn $20-$22/hour starting out — but that's just the beginning of an exciting career.
Source: BLS
Specialized Clinical Roles:
Surgical Technologist
Phlebotomist
EKG Technician
Pay Scale: $26–$30/hour or more.
Source: BLS
Healthcare Administration & Management:
Medical Office Manager
Health Unit Coordinator
Patient Care Coordinator
Pay Scale: $26–$35/hour or more.
Source: BLS
Nursing or Allied Health Careers:
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Registered Nurses (RNs)
Physician Assistants (PAs)
(all require add'l certification)
Pay Scale: $27–$52/hour or more.
Source: BLS
See where you could work after our program
We partner with leading, local healthcare providers to connect you with externships and full-time job opportunities after certification.
Transform your career with a team behind you
Our flexible, human-guided format means you'll receive guidance throughout the program—into your first healthcare job.
Healthcare industry experts that guide you
Live interactions with industry experts help you gain a deeper understanding of the content and show you how to apply it to your clinical practice.
A career coach that gives you the edge
Your career coach will help you create a strategy, teach you to network, and practice your interview skills, so you can land the medical assistant job you want.
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Ready to become a Certified Medical Assistant? Apply now
Spots are limited, and we accept qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Application is free, and takes just 2 minutes to complete. Apply today to get early bird pricing and scholarships.