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.
Overview
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What You'll Get:
Skills You'll Gain:
This program is designed for individuals pursuing any healthcare career, such as:
Medical Assistant
Patient Care Coordinator
Clinical Support Specialist
Phlebotomy Technician
Healthcare Administrator
Health Unit Coordinator
Certificate of Completion:
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).
Audrey Kendall
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.”
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."
Benefits & Discounts
Key Dates
California
| Location | Application Deadline | Training Dates | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Central Valley Network | Rolling Basis | Apply for additional details |
Hawaii
| Location | Application Deadline | Training Dates | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Castle | Rolling Basis | Apply for additional details |
Oregon
| Location | Application Deadline | Training Dates | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Portland | Rolling Basis | Apply for additional details |
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.
