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Medical Assistant Scholars Program

Ready to become a Medical Assistant?

Get the skill and experience you need to start your career as a Medical Assistant.  

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Overview

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What You'll Get:
  • Foundations of medical terminology and anatomy.
  • Essential administrative tasks, including patient records and scheduling.
  • Clinical procedures such as recording vital signs and specimen collection.
  • Effective communication and patient care techniques.
  • Ethical and legal considerations in healthcare settings.
  • Preparation for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
  • Medical Assistant Scholars are preferred applicants for roles at partner health systems and COPE Health Solutions.
Skills You'll Gain:
Patient care techniques
Patient care techniques
Vital sign measurement
Clinical procedures
Healthcare communication
Insurance and billing knowledge
This program is designed for individuals pursuing any healthcare career, such as:
Nurse

Medical Assistant

Entry level

Patient Care Coordinator

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Clinical Support Specialist

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Phlebotomy Technician

Admin

Healthcare Administrator

Med tech

Health Unit Coordinator

Certificate of Completion:
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Program Requirements
  • Study Time: ~15 hours per week for self-guided study, including lectures, readings, and CCMA exam prep.
  • Virtual Lectures: 2-hour weekly evening discussions via Microsoft Teams (video/audio required).
  • Skills Labs: In-person, two-day boot camps (6–8 total days per cohort, 8 AM–5 PM per day).
  • Practicum Rotations: Weekly in-person shifts at assigned clinics (Monday–Friday only).
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Medical Assistant Alum

“Each person I encountered throughout the program was professional, kind and caring. I felt that each of us brought a different perspective of what had brought us to this program and the impression we wanted to make as we entered our health care communities in a new light. Our instructors and other support systems at Adventist Health and COPE Health Solutions contributed significantly to our learning and success.”

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Gladys Lopez

Medical Assistant Alum

"It was the best way to start my medical field journey. This program was the perfect fit for me as it was very flexible for my schedule."

Tuition

Adventist Health Portland Track

$3,500  tuition

  • ~15 hours per week for self-guided study
  • 2-hour weekly virtual lectures
  • In-person skills labs, two-day boot camps
  • Weekly practicum rotations
  • 1 Year CHS Alumni Membership
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Adventist Health Central Valley Network Track

$4,500  tuition

  • ~15 hours per week for self-guided study
  • 2-hour weekly virtual lectures
  • In-person skills labs, two-day boot camps
  • Weekly practicum rotations
  • 1 Year CHS Alumni Membership
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Benefits & Discounts
  • Kaplan: Up to 30% discount for prep courses for active Health Scholars and Alumni members.
  • SureFire CPR: 25% discount on courses such as BLS/CPR, ACLS and PALS.
  • Fun Express: Receive up to a 30% discount to amusement parks, museums, live entertainment events, and other recreational activities with Fun Express.
  • WASIO Faces: 39% discount on professional headshots.
  • Summit CPR Training: 20% discount on CRP certification courses.

Key Dates

California

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Hawaii

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Oregon

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Washington

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FAQ

Admissions

(Q) I was not accepted. Can I reapply?

(A) Yes, you may re-apply. In your new application, highlight new insights or learning you have had since your last application. Please don’t re-submit the exact same application. 

(Q) What can I do to increase my chances of admission?

(A) Take the application and interview process seriously. Spend time on your essays to demonstrate why you want to be in the program. Prepare for your interview and dress professionally.

Tuition

(Q) What are your tuition rates?

(A) Our tuition rates are competitive with other medical assistant training programs. For more information, please contact admisssions@copehealthscholars.org.

There are multiple payment options. Please inquire at admissions@copehealthscholars.org.

(Q) Do you accept scholarships from outside organizations?

(A) Yes, we do accept scholarships from outside organizations. If you have a scholarship from an outside organization, contact us at admissions@copehealthscholars.org for instructions on how to remit payment for the scholarship.

Program Specifics

(Q) What if I am unable to attend a scheduled class?

(A) Early portions of the curriculum are entirely self-guided, which means you can complete the courses on your own time. You can also arrange with the instructor to make up the weekly discussion component. The practicum and clinical portions of the curriculum are available throughout the week, based on the availability of the instructor.

(Q) Am I guaranteed to be hired at Adventist Health after this program? 

(A) Graduates of the program will be positioned as priority applicants for medical assistant openings at Adventist Health. A part of the curriculum also includes resume building and interview preparation.

(Q) How many students are you accepting?

(A) We are planning to accept 10 students at Adventist Health Howard Memorial and Ukiah Valley for our spring cohort and 20 students at Adventist Health Central Valley Network for our summer cohort.

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