MaineHealth Medical Assistant Program

The MaineHealth Medical Assistant program is a unique 9-month paid apprenticeship designed to transform individuals into certified medical assistants ready for immediate job placement in healthcare. This program offers a compelling earn-while-you-learn model, integrating rigorous classroom learning with invaluable hands-on clinical experience. Apprentices gain practical skills in real-world settings, preparing them for a dynamic and rewarding career. This distinctive approach not only covers program costs through paid clinical hours but also ensures graduates are highly skilled and job-ready, providing a significant advantage in the competitive healthcare job market.

Program Details:

• Cost: Paid apprenticeship program with apprentices earning $18.00 per hour for 20 hours a week of clinical time.
• Duration: 9 months
• Schedule: In-person, structured paid apprenticeship integrating classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience.
• Prerequisites: High School Diploma; GED; Hi-Set; 18 Years of Age or Older; Resident of Maine; Authorization to Work in the United States; MaineHealth Application for Employment as Medical Assistant Apprentice; Application for Admission to York County Community College
• Accreditations: Unknown
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for job placement in healthcare, enhancing job readiness and career advancement.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification class offered by Maine Medical Center (MMC) in Portland, ME is an excellent opportunity for individuals to gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a certified nursing assistant. This class is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to provide quality care to patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the CNA certification exam and become a certified nursing assistant.