YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Medical Assistant in Chicago

Start a rewarding healthcare career in as little as 18 weeks — no prior experience needed. Here's your step-by-step guide.

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Weeks to Graduate: 18
Total Tuition: $4,490
Next Start Date: June 20, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $1950

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:

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.

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.

Gain Real-World Experience

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

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.

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?

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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

Jennifer MendeZ

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Mesha Noelle

My experience so far has been amazing yet challenging because my learning style is different from everyone else’s. But when I say Ms. Cierra & Ms. Tina deserves the world for how much they do for u... Read more

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I appreciated in so many ways, instructor Tiasha M. Tiasha has helped in providing dedication and knowledge in her craft of teaching students. Thank you for your dedication, your patience , keep b... Read more

Victoria Jaimes

I’d highly recommend if interested in learning fast pace but yet, sufficiently. A big thanks to Ms. Trina and Mrs. Sierra for being the greatest teachers!

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I enrolled and took the chance to start this program and I don't regret it not one bit. Miss Tina and Cierra are amazing instructors! This program is so fun & informative and will prepare you to be... Read more

jocelyn perez

Enrolled and am loving the program. Very professional and informative, this program will have you ready to be a MA in no time. I had instructors Sierra and Miss Tina and they're both great!

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Join thousands of graduates who have launched medical assistant careers with Chicago Medical Assistant School.

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