Go from Classroom to Career in 12 Weeks
Prepare for a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant through hands-on training. Whether looking to start a career in healthcare or pursue a second career, this certificate program is designed to help students build the skills employers are looking for.
The Medical Assistant program, developed in partnership with Core Physicians (part of Beth Israel Lahey Health) and Wentworth-Douglas Physician Corporation (part of Mass General Brigham), prepares graduates for immediate employment in a variety of healthcare settings. Students gain the skills needed to support physicians and healthcare teams by performing both administrative and clinical responsibilities required in medical office settings.
Program Overview
- 12-week certificate program
- 8-week classroom instruction (M-Th 9-5, F 8-4)
- 4-week clinical practicum in a medical office (40 hours/week)
- 320 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on lab training
- 16-hour practicum at local medical officers
- Taught by experienced healthcare professionals
- Students gain administrative and clinical medical assisting skills
- Designed to align with standards established under the Affordable Care Act
- Training focused on skills regional healthcare employers value
- Funding may be available for qualified candidates to help with tuition costs
Program Outcomes
NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National Exam
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. GBCC MA students have had a 95-100% pass rate on the CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) exam over the past 5 years.
Medical Assistant Certificate Digital Badge
Participants who successfully complete the Medical Assistant Program will automatically receive a digital badge micro-credential that verifies their accomplishment and documents their skills.聽
Clinical Hours Experience for Physician Assistant and Medical Degree Programs
Future PA and medical school applicants can use our 12-week Medical Assistant Program as a pathway to gain valuable clinical experience and patient-care hours.聽
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Law, Ethics and HIPPA
- Administrative Skills
- Scheduling appointments
- Managing patient records
- Medical office communication
- Insurance and billing support
- Front-office procedures
- Clinical Skills
- Taking vital signs
- Assisting with patient care
- Preparing examination rooms
- Infection control procedures
- Clinical office support
Medical Assistants work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Physician offices
- Medical clinics
- Outpatient care centers
- Specialty practices
- Healthcare organizations
Graduates are prepared for entry-level healthcare support roles and can build skills valued by regional employers.
- Age 18 & older
- Completed application
- Resume
- High School Diploma, GED or HiSet
- Interview with medical assisting program team
- Prior to the 160-hour practicum- immunizations, health and drug screening and criminal background check will be required before you can attend practicum
2026 Date:
- September 21-December 15, 2026
2027 Dates:
- January 19-April 9, 2027
- April 12-July 7, 2027
- July 6-September 27, 2027
- September 20-December 14, 2027
- Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 12% from 2024-2034
- The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to spur demand for preventative medical services which are often provided by physicians
- As their practices expand, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties allowing the physicians to see more patients
- In May 2024, the median annual wage for medical assistants in NH was $44,200
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Source: Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics survey.
Questions?
Learn more about the Medical Assistant Certificate Training program by contacting Business and Training Center or by phone 603-427-7653.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
- July 13- 5:00PM
- July 16- 12:00PM
Hear What Our Students聽 Say…
Ariana White:
I recommend this program because in just 12 weeks, you can start a new rewarding career.
DID YOU KNOW...
Our students have a pass rate of the CMMA exam of 95-100% the last 3 years 鈥� 10% above national average
Over 300 students have been through the program since its inception
Still Have Questions?
For further info, call 603-427-7653 or email us at [email protected]
