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Medical Assistant Program | CCMA Certified | Indianapolis

NHA CCMA Certification

Medical Assistant — NHA CCMA certification in 12 weeks.

Clinical procedures, patient intake, EHR documentation, and phlebotomy. Prepare for the NHA CCMA and CPT exams. Free with WIOA or Next Level Jobs funding.

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Free with WIOA funding
NHA CCMA + CPT exams
Clinical rotations included
MA pay $35K–$45K

Funding AvailableBlended Training (Online + Hands-On)

Medical Assistant

Prepare for the CCMA certification exam. Clinical and administrative medical assisting skills in 12 weeks. WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant funding available.

20 weeks20–25 hrs/week4 credentialsHybrid

Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.

$5,000

WIOA Eligible

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — covers tuition for eligible Indiana residents through WorkOne.

FSSA IMPACT

Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.

Self-Pay Available

Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.

New Applicant

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Program at a Glance

Answers workforce boards and applicants need before applying.

When do I start?

Rolling enrollment — next cohort date confirmed after application

Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–12:30 PM (20–25 hrs/week)

How long does it take?

20 weeks · 20–25 hrs/week

10–15 participants per cohort

What credential do I earn?

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) — issued by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

What job can I get?

Medical Assistant ($32,000–$40,000)

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson MSA

What does it cost?

$5,000

Is funding available?

WIOA, FSSA IMPACT for eligible participants

Credentials You Earn

Each credential is issued by its certifying authority upon passing required exams or completing supervised hours — not by Elevate.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Issued by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — nationally recognized in this field

National certification for clinical medical assisting.

Validity: 2 years (renewable with CE)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Issued by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — nationally recognized in this field

Certification for venipuncture and specimen collection.

Validity: 2 years (renewable with CE)

Certified EKG Technician (CET)

Issued by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — nationally recognized in this field

Certification for electrocardiogram administration.

Validity: 2 years (renewable with CE)

CPR/AED/First Aid

Issued by American Heart Association — nationally recognized in this field

BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Validity: 2 years

Full credential disclosure and issuing-authority mapping

Training to Employment Pathway

How this program connects instruction, credentialing, employers, and wages — the sequence workforce boards use to evaluate programs.

Step 1 · Training
20 weeks · Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–12:30 PM (20–25 hrs/week)
Step 2 · Credential
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (National Healthcareer Association (NHA))
Step 3 · Experience
Hands-on lab and/or clinical or work-based practice
Step 4 · Employer pathway
Introductions to partners including Indianapolis-area clinics and physician offices
Step 5 · Entry role & wage
Medical Assistant · $32,000–$40,000
Step 6 · Advancement
Senior Medical Assistant ($36,000–$45,000)

Employment is not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on individual performance, credential attainment, and local labor market conditions.

$32,000–$65,000

Typical wage range

240 hrs

Total training hours

4 credentials

Industry recognized

14% (much faster than average)

Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:NHA CCMA StandardsCLIA Waived TestingHIPAAWIOA Title I

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to $32,000–$65,000.

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

Clinical Skills

·Vital signs and patient assessment
·Injections and medication administration
·Wound care and sterile technique
·Specimen collection
·Point-of-care testing

Phlebotomy

·Venipuncture technique
·Capillary puncture
·Order of draw
·Specimen handling and labeling
·Patient identification protocols

EKG

·12-lead EKG placement
·Normal sinus rhythm
·Common arrhythmias
·Artifact troubleshooting
·EKG documentation

Administrative

·Medical terminology
·EHR navigation
·Appointment scheduling
·Insurance and billing codes
·HIPAA compliance

Pharmacology

·Drug classifications
·Dosage calculations
·Routes of administration
·Side effects and interactions
·Prescription handling

What's Included in This Program

All training components delivered as part of your enrollment

Partner-Delivered Training

Patient Safety & Care

Required

CareerSafe · 2 hours

Patient Safety Certificate

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Required

Health & Safety Institute · 2 hours

Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate

Included Certifications

Infection Control & Prevention

CareerSafe · 2 hours

CPR/AED Certification

Health & Safety Institute · 4 hours

How You Can Start

Choose the path that fits your situation.

There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.

Lowest Cost Path

Workforce-Funded Training

Must reside in Indiana

Federal and Indiana state workforce funding may cover 100% of tuition, books, and exam fees for eligible Indiana residents. We help you apply for every option you qualify for.

WorkOneWIOATrade ActSNAP E&TJRI

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Free to apply · no payment today · takes 2 minutes

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Self-Pay — All States

$5,000tuition

Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.

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Self-pay options

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Adjust your deposit to see weekly payments. BNPL available at checkout.

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Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.

Next Step

Apply Now Request Information Indiana Career Connect

Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.

Funding & How to Start

Workforce funding may be available

Indiana ETPL-listed. FSSA IMPACT and WIOA Title I funding available for eligible Indiana residents.

WIOAWorkforce Ready GrantFSSA IMPACT

Is this program fundable?

Yes — for eligible Indiana residents

Federal and state workforce programs may cover tuition, tools, and certification fees when you are approved. Eligibility is decided by WorkOne or your workforce agency — not by Elevate for Humanity.

Self-pay option: $5,000 — WIOA, Next Level Jobs, and WRG funding accepted. Payment plans available for self-pay students.

How workforce funding works →

Indiana Career Connect

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How to start the funding process

Go to Indiana Career Connect online or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to begin eligibility intake.

1
Start online at Indiana Career Connect
Create or sign in at Indiana Career Connect and search for "Elevate for Humanity" as your training provider.
2
Or visit your nearest WorkOne career center
WorkOne staff complete the WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant eligibility assessment. Funding approval happens at WorkOne — not at your training school.
3
Complete eligibility with a WorkOne case manager
Bring ID and employment history. Your case manager determines whether you qualify for an Individual Training Account (ITA) voucher.
4
Enroll after your training voucher is approved
Return to Elevate with your WorkOne authorization to finish enrollment. Approved students often pay $0 for tuition and certification fees.

Indiana Career Connect (online)Find nearest WorkOne center

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

Indianapolis-area clinics and physician offices
Urgent care centers
Hospital outpatient departments

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.

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Start Your Medical Assistant Journey

Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day

Ready to Start Your Medical Assistant Career?

$0 with WIOA or Next Level Jobs funding. Self-pay: $5,000. BNPL financing available through Affirm and Sezzle.

Your path from application to career

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2–3 min form

Approved

24–48 hrs

Enrolled

Advisor call

Trained

Program runs

Placed

Career launch

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