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Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program

Start Your Career as a Medical Assistant

NorthLakes Community Clinic’s Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is designed for people who are new to medical assisting and want to train while working as a medical assistant.

Through the program, you’ll gain hands-on experience while working toward becoming a certified medical assistant (CMA).

No Cost for You

NorthLakes covers the cost of the training program, coursework, and certification.

What You’ll Do

As a medical assistant, you’ll work closely with patients and providers to support whole-person care. You’ll help promote preventive care, assist patients with their treatment plans and help address barriers that may make it harder to access care.

Program Requirements

• Be accepted into the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
• Work full time as a Medical Assistant while completing the ICATAP (In-Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program).
• Complete required educational coursework outside of work hours within 12 months of beginning the program.
• Complete required on-the-job skills training under the direction of a preceptor.
• Obtain Medical Assistant certification within 12 months of completing the educational program.
• Commit to 12 months of employment with NorthLakes as a Certified Medical Assistant after completing the program and earning certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Questions?

For more information about the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@nlccwi.org.

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