Become a Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Program

Our hybrid medical assistant program gets you career-ready in as little as 20 weeks, with hands-on clinical training, a real externship, and career support from day one.

Medical Assistant students training in the Apex clinical lab
20weeks, accelerated
Hybridonline + on-campus labs
100%CCMA exam pass rate
CCMANHA certification prep

Why Choose Our Medical Assistant Program?

Your time is valuable. Your education should be, too. Our program is designed to help you gain real clinical skills quickly, without sacrificing quality.

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Accelerated 20-Week Program

Graduate and enter the workforce faster.

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Hybrid + Flexible Learning

Online coursework and on-campus labs to fit busy schedules.

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Hands-On Clinical Training

Live labs in injections, EKGs, vitals, and real clinical workflows.

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Externship Placement Included

Work alongside experienced medical teams at local healthcare partners.

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National Certification Prep

Graduate confident and ready for your CCMA exam.

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Career Support From Day One

Resume help, interview prep, and job placement assistance included.

Program Overview

Our Medical Assistant program prepares you for a fast-paced career in today’s healthcare environment through an accelerated 20-week, hybrid curriculum. You’ll complete online coursework, weekly hands-on labs, and a supervised clinical externship.

Whether you’re entering healthcare for the first time or changing careers, you’ll be ready for a medical office, clinic, specialty practice, or urgent care center.

Format: Hybrid (online + on-campus labs)
Length: 20 weeks
Includes: Labs + externship + exam prep
Outcome: Career-ready MA
Medical Assistant working with a patient
Medical Assistants Enjoy
14%+projected national job growth
Opportunities across specialtiesFamily practice, cardiology, OB/GYN, pediatrics, urgent care
Competitive starting payStrong demand across Arizona
Clear advancement pathsNursing, tech roles, and leadership

What You’ll Learn

Clinical and administrative training together, so you graduate as a well-rounded, job-ready Medical Assistant.

Clinical Competencies

Back office
  • Patient intake & vital signs
  • Injections & medication administration
  • EKG acquisition
  • Phlebotomy & specimen processing
  • Assisting with minor procedures
  • Sterile technique & infection control
  • Emergency first aid procedures

Administrative Competencies

Front office
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Medical terminology
  • Insurance basics & billing support
  • Patient scheduling & triage
  • Documentation & chart preparation
  • Professional communication

What You Can Expect

Career Support

Resume help, interview preparation, employer introductions, and personalized job search guidance, through graduation and beyond.

Flexible Start Dates

Rolling enrollment with multiple start dates each year. Online coursework and on-campus labs let you balance school with work and family.

Hands-On Lab Training

Instructor-led labs where you practice injections, vitals, EKGs, and patient assessments, the skills employers expect on day one.

“

This program changed my life. The instructors truly care about your success, and the externship helped me get hired before graduation.

Maria S.Medical Assistant Graduate

Admission & Enrollment

No prior healthcare experience needed and no waitlists. Once you qualify, you start with the next cohort.

View admission requirements →
  1. 1
    Talk with an advisor
    An admissions advisor reaches out by phone or text, usually the same day.
  2. 2
    Review schedules & financing
    Go over schedules, tuition, and the financing options you qualify for.
  3. 3
    Choose your start date
    Pick a cohort and we’ll walk you through enrollment step by step.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Medical Assistant program?+

20 weeks, including online coursework, weekly on-campus labs, and a supervised clinical externship.

What certification will I be prepared for?+

The NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. Every Apex MA graduate who has taken it has passed.

Is an externship included?+

Yes. You’ll be placed with a local healthcare partner and work alongside an experienced medical team before you graduate.

Can I work while I’m in the program?+

Many students do. The hybrid format keeps coursework online, with scheduled in-person lab time.

Is financing available?+

Yes. An enrollment advisor will go over tuition, payment plans, and the financing options you qualify for.

Ready to Start Your Medical Assistant Career?

You’re one step away from an exciting new future in healthcare.

Speak With an Enrollment Specialist Today