Sample roadmap
High School → Medical Assistant
Become a certified medical assistant in under a year. Medical assisting is one of the fastest entry points into healthcare — complete a certificate program, pass the CMA exam, and start working in clinics or hospitals.
Target
Certified Medical Assistant
Duration
9–12 months
Difficulty
Beginner
Classroom Training
Medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical skills
Approx
24w
skill
Medical Terminology & Anatomy
skill
Clinical Skills
skill
Administrative Skills
skill
Pharmacology Basics
Clinical Externship
Hands-on experience in a medical office
Approx
8w
experience
Clinical Externship
Certification & Job
CMA exam and first position
Approx
8w
certification
CMA Exam (AAMA)
experience
Medical Assistant Role
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