Medical Assistant Program in Orlando (Get Certified and Job-Ready in 12 Weeks)
83% of our students pass their NHA national certification exam on the first attempt, above the national average.
Start a real healthcare career in 12 weeks. Get certified, put on scrubs, and finish job-ready with hands-on training, even with zero experience. No long degree, no waiting for next semester.
On your call, you get:
Medical Assistant Program at a Glance
Everything you need to know up front: cost, duration, what is included, when the next classes start, and where we are located.
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Become a Medical Assistant in 12 Weeks
Our accelerated timeline takes you from classroom to clinic fast. You'll learn EKGs, phlebotomy, patient reception, and administrative procedures as part of what do you learn as a medical assistant, all in one structured, immersive hybrid program.
How the Hybrid Program Works
Our Medical Assistant program is hybrid: online flexibility plus hands-on, in-person labs. A typical week blends about 2 days of live Zoom classes, 2 days of in-person training in Orlando, and 1 self-paced day. Prefer weekends? The Saturday track alternates between live Zoom and on-campus Saturdays.
Live Online (Zoom)
Join certified instructors in real time from home for lectures and guided learning, typically a couple of days each week, always at your same class schedule time.
Hands-On In Person
Practice the hands-on skills employers test for: injections, phlebotomy (blood draws), EKGs, and vital signs. You train in person on campus in Orlando, with the equipment and scenarios you'll use on the job.
Self-Paced Online
Work through online coursework on your own schedule, generally about one day a week, so the program flexes around your life.
Schedules stay flexible and may change. The day-split above is typical, not guaranteed.
What You'll Learn as a Medical Assistant
You'll gain skills like taking vital signs, updating charts, and managing front-office operations. Built around real-world scenarios, the curriculum mirrors what medical assistants do in hospitals, labs, and outpatient facilities. See the medical assistant job description for how these translate to the job.
Patient Interactions
Provide patients with information on medications, treatments, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Clinical Duties
Assist with vital signs, medical histories, exams, sample collection, and stocking supplies.
Admin Tasks
Help with preparation and organization, appointment scheduling, insurance and billing, and documentation.
Class Schedules
You pick ONE schedule, and that is your only class time. Both the live Zoom sessions and the in-person training happen inside that same time block, so the rest of your day stays free for work, family, and everything else. Availability varies by track.
Why Choose Our Medical Assistant Program?
All of Our Certifications Include
Fast-paced Classes
Streamlined programs that will get you into the field in just a few weeks without wasting time with irrelevant classes.
Job Placement Support
We connect graduates with Orlando employers hiring medical assistants and post fresh openings weekly.
Hands-on Training
Thoroughly prepared after graduation thanks to our engaging teaching environment that offers hands-on training.
Certified Instructors
All our instructors are certified healthcare professionals, each bringing years of experience.
Practice Exams
Use our classrooms to study during business hours and take a variety of practice exams before your certification exam.
In-house Certification
Partnered with the National Healthcareer Association and Prometric so you can take your certification exam at our facility.
Everything You'll Learn
Classroom Instruction + Hands-on Training
Three modules, 700 hours, combining classroom instruction with hands-on training. You finish fully prepared to take the National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam at our facility. Comparing medical assistant schools in Orlando FL? Ours pairs top-quality academics with real hands-on experience.
| MODULE | COURSE TITLE | CLOCK HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Module I | Introduction to EKG | 10 |
| Module I | The Heart, its Electrophysiology and Electrocardiograph | 30 |
| Module I | Fundamental Techniques of Determining the Heart | 30 |
| Module I | Arrhythmias of Sinus and Atrial Origin | 30 |
| Module I | Arrhythmias and Cardiac Diseases Affecting the Ventricles | 30 |
| Module I | Pacemaker Therapy and Continuous Cardiac Monitoring | 30 |
| Module I | Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of an EKG Aid | 22 |
| Module II | Introduction to Phlebotomy | 10 |
| Module II | Venipuncture Laboratory | 40 |
| Module II | Phlebotomy Laboratory | 40 |
| Module II | Urinalysis | 30 |
| Module II | Venipuncture Laboratory II | 30 |
| Module II | Phlebotomy Laboratory II | 30 |
| Module II | Practice in a Local Laboratory | 10 |
| Module III | Infection Control | 10 |
| Module III | HIV/AIDS | 10 |
| Module III | Anatomy I | 30 |
| Module III | Histology | 20 |
| Module III | Physiology | 20 |
| Module III | Anatomy II | 30 |
| Module III | Hematology | 30 |
| Module III | Medical Terminology | 30 |
| Module III | Class Practice | 30 |
| Module III | Introduction to Medical Assistant | 10 |
| Module III | Responsibilities of a Medical Assistant | 5 |
| Module III | Office Administration | 5 |
| Module III | Inventory and Scheduling | 5 |
| Module III | Medical Examination | 9 |
| Module III | Medical Records | 5 |
| Module III | Outpatient Procedures | 3 |
| Module III | Syringes I | 10 |
| Module III | Billing and Coding | 5 |
| Module III | Medication Administration | 5 |
| Module III | Medical Assistant Class Lab Practices | 8 |
| Module III | Medical Assistant Lab Practice | 8 |
| Module III | Clinical Externship Training | 40 |
| TOTAL | 700 |
Medical Assistant Program Cost: One Price, Everything Included
Our Medical Assistant program tuition is $6,700. That is the full price. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. Learn more about the cost to attend a medical assistant school.
Everything Your Tuition Covers
$6,700
One price. No hidden fees.
Financing available
On your call, an academic advisor maps the payment path that fits your budget and answers every cost question before you commit a dollar.
12 weeks, not 4 years
A college degree costs far more and takes 2 to 4 years. Here, you are certified and ready to work in 12 weeks.
Requirements to Enroll in Our Medical Assistant Program
Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
Prerequisites: Valid Photo ID and Social Security number.
National CCMA Certification, Recognized Nationwide
After graduation, you can take the National CCMA Certification exam at our approved facility, recognized by the National Healthcareer Association. As our medical assistant certification cost guide explains, tuition covers your first attempt; retakes are not included.
What Happens on Your Call
It starts with one free 30-minute call with an academic advisor: a conversation about your career and whether this program is the right next step for you. Here is exactly how it goes.
1. Book a Time That Fits
Picking your time takes 30 seconds, and you can reschedule anytime. Before work, on a lunch break, or after drop-off. Whatever works for your day.
2. Talk With Your Advisor
Your advisor gets to know you and your career goals, then gives you guidance on your next step: whether this program fits where you want to go, your schedule option, your exact total cost and payment options, and your start date.
3. Decide With Everything in Front of You
If the program is a fit, your advisor completes your enrollment and reserves your seat on the same call. If it is not, you leave with a career action plan anyway.
You get real answers either way. No pressure, no obligation.
Your Dream Job Is Just Around the Corner
No experience yet? That is exactly who this program is for. Orlando employers like AdventHealth, Orlando Health, and Nemours hire certified medical assistants who are program graduates, and our team backs you with job placement support.
Companies Hiring Our Graduates
Our graduates are actively working with these and many other companies.
Weekly Job Listings
Fresh openings posted every week to your Career Opportunities board in your student portal.
Hiring Connections
We connect you with medical practices around Orlando that are looking to hire.
MA Scholarship
And if tuition is what stands between you and that first job, we can help there too. Share your vision for your future in healthcare in a 500-word essay, and you could earn a Medical Assistant scholarship toward your tuition.
Real Success Stories from FHCA's Medical Assistant Graduates
Most of our graduates started exactly where you are: no healthcare experience, working another job, wondering if they could do it. Real hands-on training, caring certified instructors, and graduates who leave confident and certified.
Here Are Orlando's Top Medical Assistant Programs
See how FHCA compares on cost, hours, duration, and what is included with your certification exam.
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| Cost | $6,700 | $4,000 | $5,923.51 | $7,473 | $28,100 | $3,295 |
| Regulatory Agency | CIE | Employer Based | COE, CAAHEP | SACSCOC | ACCSC | SACSCOC |
| Duration | 12–24 weeks | 6 months | 14 months | 16 months | 10 months | 12 months |
| Hours | 700 | N/D | 1300 | N/D | N/D | 540 |
| Certification Exam | Included | Included | Bought Separately | Bought Separately | Bought Separately | Included |
| Certifying Agency | NHA | NHA | NHA | NRMA | NHA | NHA |
Disclaimer: All competitor data shown is based on information from their websites as of 2026.
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Is It Still Possible for Someone Like You?
Have you ever thought: "I'm too old for this." "I was never good at school." "I can't afford to stop working."
Most of our students thought something like that before they started. They were working retail, restaurants, and warehouses. Many were parents. Almost none had healthcare experience.
Then they took the step you are considering right now and enrolled. They kept their jobs while they trained on morning, evening, or Saturday schedules, and 83% passed their national certification exam on the first attempt.
Others were younger, still in college or university, and wanted a better-paying job that also built their resume. Getting certified in a few weeks let them work a higher-paying healthcare job instead of an entry-level one, and gain real experience in the industry while they kept studying.
You are not starting over. You are building on the caring you already do for the people around you. In 12 weeks, that becomes a certification, scrubs, and a paycheck you can count on.
We can't wait to welcome you to our academy.
The FHCA Team
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your New Career Begins Here
Start with one free 30-minute call. An academic advisor maps your schedule, your exact cost and payment options, and your start date, and answers everything before you commit a dollar. You can also visit our Orlando campus in person, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, depending on availability.
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