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.
Applications for the 2026-27 cohort are now open through March 6, 2026! Learn more below.
“I love being able to care for my community, being able to give support, help and be there for people who don’t have anyone to look out for them and build relationships with my patients.
Destiny Canela
HealthLinc Medical Assistant Student
“I love being able to care for my community, being able to give support, help and be there for people who don’t have anyone to look out for them and build relationships with my patients.
Destiny Canela
HealthLinc Medical Assistant Student
“I have always wanted to help people, and this is a great program to help me get me started.”
Beth Hall
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
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.
- Three-part application and interview process.
- Part one: Complete the online application in full.
- Part two: Complete and return the fillable application sent to you by HealthLinc’s recruitment team.
- Part three: Attend an in-person interview with the program team and talent acquisition team.
- 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 rtaylor@healthlincchc.org or 888-580-1060 Ext. 3774.
