CTI provides an innovative Medical Assistant Program that offers a fun, collaborative environment, with both classroom and hands-on lab opportunities that will give you the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in a dynamic healthcare setting. In about 36 weeks, training as a medical assistant, you will learn how to administer medication, monitor vital signs, take blood, assist with exams and perform supportive administrative tasks. This medical assistant program also offers real-world experience through an unpaid externship at a local medical office or healthcare facility.