Become a Nationally Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with Faith Forward Healthcare Training Academy

Launch a rewarding healthcare career with the Medical Assistant Program at Faith Forward Healthcare Training Academy, proudly serving students throughout Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Irving, Richardson, Plano, and the entire Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and beyond.  We also serve San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, Gonzales, Luling, Lockhart, and surrounding areas.

Our comprehensive Hybrid Medical Assistant Program combines flexible online learning with live instructor-led classes, weekly hands-on skills labs, and a supervised clinical externship to prepare students for success in today's healthcare industry.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification examination, one of the nation's most recognized medical assistant credentials.

Whether you're beginning your first healthcare career or advancing from another role, Faith Forward Healthcare Training Academy provides the education, support, and real-world experience needed to succeed.

Why Choose Faith Forward Healthcare Training Academy?

Healthcare employers are looking for medical assistants who can confidently perform both administrative and clinical responsibilities.

Our program prepares students through a combination of:

• Live hybrid instruction

• Hands-on clinical skills training

• Weekly in-person skills labs

• Flexible online coursework

• Real-world clinical externship

• Small class sizes

• Experienced healthcare instructors

• Career coaching and employment support

Students remain actively enrolled from start to graduation, receiving continuous guidance throughout the entire program.

Program Overview

Program Length

Choose the schedule that fits your life.

• Fast Track Completion – Approximately 4 months

• Traditional Completion – Approximately 9 months

Program Hours

• 480 Hours of Classroom & Skills Lab Instruction

• 160 Hour Clinical Externship

• Total Program Hours: 640

Program Format

Hybrid Learning

Students attend:

• Live online classes with instructors

• Weekly hands-on skills laboratory

• Independent online coursework

• Four-week clinical externship with one of our healthcare partners

This format allows many students to continue working while completing their education.

Skills You'll Learn

Our Medical Assistant Program prepares students to work in physician offices, specialty clinics, urgent care centers, hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and other healthcare settings.

Students receive training in:

Clinical Skills

• Vital Signs

• Patient Assessment

• Venipuncture

• Specimen Collection

• EKG

• Medication Administration (within scope)

• Injections

• Point-of-Care Testing

• Infection Prevention

• Sterile Technique

Administrative Skills

• Medical Terminology

• Electronic Health Records (EHR)

• Patient Scheduling

• Medical Documentation

• HIPAA Compliance

• OSHA Standards

• Insurance Verification

• Medical Office Procedures

• Professional Communication

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Clinical Externship Experience

Every student completes a 160-hour supervised clinical externship, providing valuable hands-on experience in a professional healthcare setting.

Students apply the skills learned in the classroom while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals.

Clinical experiences help graduates build confidence, strengthen resumes, and prepare for employment immediately after graduation.

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National CCMA Certification

Graduates are eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification examination.

National certification demonstrates competency to employers and may improve career opportunities throughout Texas and across the United States.

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Medical Assistant Career Opportunities

Graduates may qualify for positions including:

• Clinical Medical Assistant

• Medical Assistant

• Physician Office Assistant

• Family Practice Medical Assistant

• Pediatric Medical Assistant

• Internal Medicine Medical Assistant

• Cardiology Medical Assistant

• Orthopedic Medical Assistant

• OB/GYN Medical Assistant

• Urgent Care Medical Assistant

• Specialty Clinic Medical Assistant

Healthcare continues to be one of the fastest-growing employment sectors, creating ongoing demand for trained medical assistants.

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Tuition & Financial Assistance

Faith Forward Healthcare Training Academy believes quality healthcare education should be accessible.

Financial options include:

• Flexible Payment Plans

• Faith Forward Alumni Scholarship

• Texas WIOA Funding (for eligible students)

• Employer Sponsorship Opportunities

• VA/GI Bill® Education Benefits (for approved eligible students, if applicable)

Our admissions team works individually with each student to help identify available funding options.

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Veteran-Led Instruction

Faith Forward Healthcare Training Academy is proud to be Veteran Taught and Veteran Led.

We understand the unique needs of military members, veterans, and their families and are committed to helping them transition into meaningful healthcare careers.

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Why Students Choose Faith Forward

Students consistently choose Faith Forward Healthcare Training Academy because of our:

• Hybrid class schedule

• Experienced healthcare instructors

• Small class sizes

• Hands-on skills training

• Clinical externship opportunities

• Flexible scheduling

• Career-focused curriculum

• Personalized student support

• Faith-based values

• Commitment to student success

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Serving Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Students Across Texas

Our Medical Assistant Program is based in Arlington, Texas, and our hybrid learning model allows students from throughout Texas to complete much of their education remotely while attending required hands-on training and clinical experiences.

We proudly serve students from:

• Arlington

• Fort Worth

• Dallas

• Mansfield

• Grand Prairie

• Irving

• Richardson

• Plano

• Garland

• Mesquite

• Denton

• Weatherford

• Burleson

• Midlothian

• North Richland Hills

• Bedford

• Euless

• Hurst

• San Antonio

• New Braunfels

• Seguin

• Lockhart

• Luling

• Gonzales

• and surrounding communities.

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Enroll in the Faith Forward Medical Assistant Program Today

If you're ready to begin a rewarding healthcare career, Faith Forward Healthcare Training Academy is here to help.

Our admissions team will guide you through every step—from enrollment and financial planning to graduation and career preparation.

Train with confidence. Learn from experienced healthcare professionals. Graduate prepared for national certification. Start your future in healthcare today.