Become a Certified Medical Assistant in 4 months

Financing opportunities to help you get ready for a career with higher earning potential while making a difference in people's lives.

Launch a rewarding career in healthcare today!

How it works

Healthcare roles grow every year, offering job stability and advancement opportunities. Our program combines flexible online learning and a team of healthcare industry experts to help you prep for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam — plus, practical work experience afterward through local partnerships.

  • Secure your spot: Apply, take a skills survey, get accepted, then enroll. Class starts June 16, 2025.

  • Complete the curriculum: Gain hands-on knowledge with interactive modules in as little as 4 months — with guidance from your program success manager and industry experts.

  • Prepare for the CCMA certification exam: We’ll provide helpful practice material in partnership with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — an organization that offers the CCMA exam and certifies students who pass.

  • Land your first job: You’ll partner with a Springboard career coach to help you find a local externship to gain work experience, and then a full-time Medical Assistant role. 

What you’ll learn

Over four months, you’ll learn the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to be fully prepped for the CCMA exam. Go through the curriculum on your time, with real-world simulations, hands-on support, and a built-in community to grow your confidence and competence.

PREVIEW SAMPLE UNITS

Foundational Knowledge

  • Working in a healthcare setting

  • Basic pharmacology

  • Nutrition

  • Psychology fundamentals

PREVIEW SAMPLE UNITS

Providing opportunity to launch long-lasting careers

Build skills. Learn by doing. Get the support you need. Land the job you want.

WIOA Program

The Department of Labor and Department of Education created WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) to help remove barriers for those who have trouble finding a high-quality career.

Workforce Funding

Who funds the WIOA Grant? The Department of Labor and the Department of Education

How do I find out if I'm eligible? Funds are distributed through American Job Centers

How much is available per person? This depends on a few factors - including what state/region you live in and how much funding is allocated to your job center

Workforce Eligibilty

You're likely eligible for the WIOA Grant if you meet the following criteria, but eligibility is not guaranteed. You must confirm first by speaking with a career counselor in your area.

  • Currently unemployed

  • Were laid-off in the past six months OR

  • Are low-income

    your total family annual income does not exceed the higher of either the poverty line, or 70 percent of the Lower Living Standard Income Level for your area

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.

National Healthcareer Association

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.

Companies Hiring Medical Assistants

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.

A program success manager that supports your progress

Your go-to person for program logistics, crafting study plans, setting goals, and getting the most out of the program.

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.

Ready to launch your new career? Apply now

Apply to learn about the funding you are eligible for. It takes just 5 minutes to complete.