This apprenticeship is through a corporate-led partnership. Students in this program must be sponsored by an established healthcare employer.
This program is designed to introduce students to the healthcare field and the duties, attributes, and responsibilities of the medical assistant. Students will gain an understanding of healthcare practice, medical law and ethics, infection control, and administrative and clinical duties. Examples of administrative duties learned include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Example clinical duties learned include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.
After completion of the program: Upon successful completion of the certificate program, students are eligible to sit for a national certification exam to obtain their CCMA through NHA. Students will receive a certificate from Cincinnati State for completion of the Medical Assisting Apprenticeship program. Receive a certificate of completion of the apprenticeship program with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Additional Enrollment Information
JOB TITLES AT COURSE COMPLETION
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
CINCINNATI STATE EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
- Community Health Worker Certificate (CHWC)
- Electrocardiography (Advanced) – Arrhythmia Recognition Certificate (ECGAC)
- Electrocardiography (Basic) Certificate (ECGBC)
- Health Sciences Technology (HSCT)
- Health Sciences Technology (HSCT)
- Health Unit Coordinator Certificate (UCMR) MCH
- Patient Care Assistant Certificate (PCAC)
- Restorative Aide Certificate (RESTC)
Medical Assisting Apprenticeship
| START DATE | END DATE | DAYS | TIMES |
| April 17, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| June 4, 2024 | December 3, 2024 | Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| September 12, 2024 | March 14, 2025 | Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| January 16, 2025 | July 16, 2025 | Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| April 15, 2025 | October 14, 2025 | Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| June 6, 2025 | December 4, 2025 | Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
WDC offers several grants and scholarships that help students gain access to the education they need to further their career.