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Thank you for your interest in the Medical Assistant apprenticeship program. As of November 1, 2024, we will temporarily pause accepting new applications for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties due to a full candidate pool. We encourage you to check back on February 1, 2025, for updates regarding this region. Please note that candidate applications for all other regions of the state will continue to be accepted. New employer/training agent applications will still be accepted throughout the state as well. 

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program
CMA

Apprenticeship Manager

Laura Pumphrey

lpumphrey@sowib.org

714-225-3496

WOMEN, MINORITIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training, related instruction online, mentorship, and incremental wage increases.

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship with Allied Health West JATC creates a true "earn and learn" pathway to employment for job seekers, leading to a nationally-recognized credential, the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through National Healthcareer Association.

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No Charge to Candidates

Apprenticeship costs are currently covered by apprentices' employer, includes CCMA test preparation, and testing fee.

12

12 month training period

The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program takes just one year to complete.

156 hours of online training

Apprentices are responsible for completing online coursework on their own time.

2,000 hours

The term of the apprenticeship program is 2,000 hours of on-the-job, paid work experience. 

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