Medical Assistant Training Program
HealthLinc, in partnership with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), is helping to expand access to health care by training its future leaders in the healthcare community.
I want to become a medical assistant because it allows me to help others while pursuing my passion for health care. The role offers a unique blend of clinical and administrative tasks, keeping my job dynamic and engaging. I am excited about this opportunity to provide direct support to patients, helping them feel at ease during their medical visits. What attracted me most to HealthLinc’s Medical Assistant Training Program was the small class size and hands-on curriculum that I feel is suitable for all learning styles.
Sheneka Brady
HealthLinc Medical Assistant Student
Life hasn’t been the easiest for me this last year and a half. I am a mother of six whose fiancé passed away in April of 2023. Since their passing, I have tried my hardest to be a better person for my kids. I have to be both parents now, and I can’t let them down. When I was offered the opportunity to join HealthLinc’s Medical Assistant Training Program, I couldn’t have been more thankful. I never though I would ever be blessed to have this opportunity, and each day since I have been hired, I try to be better than I was the day before.
Jada Catchings
HealthLinc Medical Assistant Student
I have worked in the medical field for almost 23 years as a pharmacy technician. The best part of my job has always been helping people. As a HealthLinc patient myself, I have always found the medical assistants to be very helpful, patient and informative – and that’s how I found out about HealthLinc’s Medical Assistant Training Program. A HealthLinc MA told me that, not only did HealthLinc help with hands-on training, but also that the company pays for the supplies/equipment needed and the tuition. I am extremely grateful for all the help and motivation that I have received from everyone in the company, and I look forward to being able to assist and advocate for my own patients in the future.
Michelle Holt
HealthLinc Medical Assistant Student
I have always had a passion for helping others. I have worked in the medical field for over 10 years as a certified nursing assistant and decided that it was time to move onto the next level in my career. When I was told about HealthLinc’s Medical Assistant Training Program, I decided that it was time to make a move. I am a mom of three children, and this program works well for our busy schedules. Everyone at HealthLinc has been extremely helpful and supportive so far, and I am looking forward to completing the program here and becoming an MA!
Adrianna Martinez
HealthLinc Medical Assistant Student
Being in the medical field was something I’ve always known that I wanted to do. I have a passion for caring for others, aiding in their path to wellness and being the support they need. For a long time, I enjoyed being a nursing assistant, but I knew it was time to grow. When I saw HealthLinc’s Medical Assistant Training Program, I knew it was time. We all know there is never a “right time” to go back to school, especially with how costly it can be. But with the help of this program, it is now a possibility.
Salina Valdez
HealthLinc Medical Assistant Student
Working with people is my passion. Since childhood, I have enjoyed being around others and have always been the person to strike up conversations with strangers, getting to know them and understand their needs. My goal is to help people achieve their own goals and celebrate their victories along the way. I want a career where I can use my compassion, empathy and optimism to support others, especially through their challenges. I am driven by the opportunity to work in a field where I can contribute to improving the well-being of individuals and the community.
Jessica Zaideman
HealthLinc Medical Assistant Student
Students who join HealthLinc’s Medical Assistant Training Program will gain hands-on experience at one of our clinics throughout northern Indiana and our clinical training center in Valparaiso, Indiana. This earn-while-you-learn program provides full-time employment during the education experience with potential continued employment at one of our clinics upon completion.
- To provide opportunities for career development in the medical assisting field
- Enable medical assistant trainees to gain the knowledge, skills and professional development to better prepare for an entry-level position as a medical assistant
- Offer an earn-while-you-learn model of career development to provide a debt-free education to those wishing to start or advance a career in the medical field
- Provide a smaller class size to enhance learning and growth of trainees
- Increase the number of certified medical assistants within HealthLinc and our communities
- 25-week program, 40 hours per week
- On-site precepted clinical training at a HealthLinc clinic and skills training at our corporate location
- Hours after orientation:
- 24 hours a week of precepted clinical experience
- 16 hours of classroom and skills lab sessions, including mixed instruction (audio-visual and hands-on learning) with built-in classroom study time
- All learning objectives are based on the NHA developmental resources in preparation for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification
- 18 years of age and older
- Valid proof of identification
- Reliable transportation to training and clinics
- A high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) certificate, or equivalent
- Proficient in verbal and written English
- Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) as a medical assistant trainee at one of our clinics
- Must sign a 2-year mandatory employment agreement
- COVID-19 vaccination or medical or religious exemption
Please note that those who have previously completed a medical assistant training program are not eligible for HealthLinc’s program.
Thank you for your interest in HealthLinc’s Medical Assistant Training program. Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort are now closed. Please watch the website for when they open for the 2025-2026 cohort.
- Three-part application and interview process.
- Part one: Complete the online pre-screening interview questionnaire by choosing Medical Assistant Program Trainee on our career page
- Part two: Complete and return fillable application sent to you by HealthLinc’s educational team
- Part three: Attend an in-person interview with HealthLinc’s Medical Assistant Training program team and recruiter
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
- Application fees: $0
- Tuition fees, which cover instruction, classroom materials and general costs: $5,000 paid by HealthLinc
- Program fees, which include all digital training materials, CCMA exam prep materials and CCMA exam: $3,670 paid by HealthLinc
- Cost to trainee: $0
All trainees must sign a two-year employment contract with HealthLinc upon acceptance into the program. If you leave before completing your contract, you will be required to pay the prorated program cost of $8,670 back to HealthLinc.
Specific questions about the Medical Assistant Training Program should be addressed to the residency program specialist at maprogram@healthlincchc.org or 219-413-5100 Ext. 2904.
