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Apply now and a member of our admissions team will walk you through everything you need to know.

Weeks to Graduate: 18
Total Tuition: $4,490
Next Start Date: June 20, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $950

Become a Medical Assistant in 5 Steps

Medical assistants are in high demand across and the surrounding area. Here's how you can start your new career:

1

Apply to Chicago Medical Assistant School

Fill out our simple application — it takes about a minute. No prerequisites, no entrance exams. Our admissions team will guide you through the rest.

2

Complete Your Training

In just 18 weeks, you'll learn everything from medical terminology and clinical procedures to hands-on skills in a real medical office. Topics include phlebotomy, EKG, and vitals measurement.

3

Gain Real-World Experience

Work in a real medical office through our externship program, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of licensed professionals.

4

Get Certified

Pass the CCMA exam — we include prep and the certification exam in your program so you graduate ready to work anywhere in the country.

5

Start Your Career

Our career services team helps connect you with local medical offices that are hiring. We assist with resume preparation, interview coaching, and job placement.

Why Is a Great Place to Start

Medical assistants are in demand across and . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.

18 Weeks

From enrollment to graduation

$0 Student Debt

Graduate debt-free with our payment plans

Career Support

Job placement help after graduation

No Experience Needed

You don't need any prior healthcare experience or college coursework to enroll. Our program is designed for people from all backgrounds who are ready for a career change. All you need is a desire to learn and a commitment to your future.

What Are Our Students Saying?

Google 4.7 (27)

Let me start a off and say that this school was not that bad I loved my instructors ms.Tina, ms.cierra the part that I wasn’t to found on was that they are in a way money hungry and need to origini... Read more

Khahlya Horton

I’ve had a great experience in my medical assisting program thanks to Ms. Sierra, Ms. Angie, and Ms. Tina. They are kind, organized, and very encouraging, always pushing everyone to succeed. Their ... Read more

Bianca Tellez

I was scared at first when i came to the class but the teacher are hands on and they take they time and show u everything u need i like the class and glad i made a decision to take it

Stephanie Burbridge

I am currently enrolled and I will be graduating early June and it’s been so great so far. I feel confident about getting my certification, I feel like the instructors do a really good job at expla... Read more

celia austin

It is a place to be.The dedicated instructors are so passionate to impacting knowledge. They instill confidence onto and into the students. Their encouragement onto the students is a big booster... Read more

Mathias Che Asongwe

I am currently enrolled for the class that started this year February 2026. I feel like all the instructors are doing an amazing job. I personally feel like it’s better when we have all 3 ( Sierra,... Read more

Myracle Oliver

My experience over all is great I love learning new things especially for the career I'm in, the school could do better as far a class placement students should receive real ids scrubs should be or... Read more

Kiya Rankins

The material and hands on experience I got from my weekly labs are truly helpful. I have been able to find a job thanks to my knowledge learned in just 8 weeks of class. Definitely made the right c... Read more