Medical Assistant Certificate
A fast track to a career in care
The Medical Assistant training pathway at National Louis University prepares you to aid doctors, nurses and patients in healthcare facilities in just seven months. You’ll gain supportive online training, monthly hands-on Skills Labs at our Chicago campus and a four- to six-week externship. After you leave, you’ll get primary consideration for open Medical Assistant positions with our healthcare partners, putting you well on your way to a career as a force for good.
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Learn with us and discover who you can be with a Medical Assistant Certificate from National Louis University.
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ACCELERATE U
Rapid career training that leads to a full-time job
Life can’t always wait for a degree. Accelerate U is NLU’s fast-paced, affordable path to a career. The Medical Assistant program helps you develop essential medical and science knowledge and join a network of healthcare professionals in a structure that fits your life.
7 months and $7,500 to become a medical assistance
What To Expect
Get the skills you need to join an in-demand workforce
A Bridge to a Fulfilling Career
Every aspect of the Medical Assistant training pathway is developed in collaboration with the nation’s leading healthcare systems and hospitals. First-year Medical Assistants in the Chicago area typically earn $38k-40k a year with benefits.
Real-World Clinical Experience
As part of the program, you’ll undergo a 160-hour externship (with a stipend) to hone your clinical and administrative skills and gain experience working with healthcare professionals.
Flexible, Supportive Learning
Engage with expert instructors, a cohort of peers and a coach dedicated to your success—in a way that fits your busy schedule. Through innovative online learning and valuable in-person skill development, you can make a career leap in about 20 hours per week.
An Industry-Recognized Credential
Upon completing the program, you’ll take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam, a nationally recognized credential that will increase your employability.
Real Questions. Straight Answers.
Still wondering if NLU’s Medical Assistant Certificate program is right for you? Let’s address the things that matter most.
What can I do with a Medical Assistant Certificate?
This certificate can help prepare you for Medical Assistant roles in healthcare facilities, where you may support doctors, nurses and patients through clinical and administrative responsibilities.
What does the program include?
The program combines online training, monthly hands-on Skills Labs at NLU’s Chicago campus and a four- to six-week externship. Students should expect to spend about 20 hours per week on coursework and skill development.
What happens after I complete the program?
After completing the program, you’ll be prepared to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification exam and receive primary consideration for open Medical Assistant positions with NLU’s healthcare partners.