STUDENT EXPERIENCE

What to Expect as a Medical Assistant Student

Wondering what it's really like? Here's a look inside our 18-week program โ€” from your first day to graduation.

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Weeks to Graduate
18
Total Tuition
$4,490
Next Start Date
June 20, 2026
Down Payment as Low As
$950

Your 18-Week Journey

Our program is designed to take you from beginner to job-ready in 18 weeks. Here's what your experience will look like:

1

Weeks 1-2: Building Your Foundation

You'll start by learning the fundamentals โ€” medical terminology, professional conduct, and the basics of working in a medical office. You'll meet your classmates and instructors, and start getting comfortable in a clinical environment.

2

Weeks 3-12: Hands-On Clinical Training

This is where it gets real. You'll practice clinical skills in a real medical office environment, working with actual equipment and tools. You'll learn phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs measurement, injections, and clinical procedures.

3

Weeks 13-15: Certification Prep

We'll prepare you for the CCMA national certification exam with review sessions, practice tests, and study support. You'll take and pass your certification before you graduate.

4

Weeks 16-18: Externship

Put everything you've learned into practice during your externship at a local medical office. You'll work alongside licensed professionals, gaining real-world experience that employers value.

A Typical Week

Classroom Learning

Each week includes structured classroom time where you'll learn the theory and knowledge behind medical assisting โ€” from anatomy and terminology to patient care protocols and office procedures.

Hands-On Practice

Our classes take place in real medical offices, so you'll practice on the same equipment you'll use in your career. This isn't a simulation โ€” it's the real thing.

What You'll Learn

  • Medical terminology
  • Vital signs measurement
  • Phlebotomy (blood draws)
  • EKG procedures
  • Injection techniques
  • Patient intake & documentation
  • Clinical procedures
  • Infection control
  • Office administration
  • CCMA certification prep

Small Classes, Big Support

Our class sizes are small by design, so you get the individual attention you need. Your instructors are experienced medical professionals who are invested in your success โ€” and our student support team is here to help with everything from scheduling to career placement.

What Are Our Students Saying?
The Instructors at FWMAS are amazing! They make sure you are well trained and ready for the medical world. This school has changed my life for the better. I am looking forward to starting my new career. The school and the instructors we're there every step of the way. I highly recommend 10 out of 10! Alexandra Read less
The Instructors at FWMAS are amazing! They make sure you are well trained and ready for the medical world. This school has changed my life for the better. I am looking forward to starting my new c... Read more
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Alexia Birkeland
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Instructors Darinda, Teri, & Melissa are very knowledgeable, helpful, and so sweet! They are doing an amazing job, and I learned so much!
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kaitlyn kim
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Highly recommend taking this course! Ms. Terri and Darinda were wonderful teachers. They were extremely informative, attentive, and were always more than happy to help. Besides the fundamental reason for taking the course, The environment and people in the class tied the entire experience together. Read less
Highly recommend taking this course! Ms. Terri and Darinda were wonderful teachers. They were extremely informative, attentive, and were always more than happy to help. Besides the fundamental reas... Read more
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Ewa Stepniak
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Iโ€™ve learned so much in a short time . Ms. Terri and Ms. Darinda are wonderful!
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Beniece Aguilar
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I'm really enjoying this school and we have amazing instructors!!!
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lauren brown
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Best school ever, Ms terri, Ms Maite,Ms Luape and Ms Aidee and the best teachers ever. I enjoy getting to learn under such awesome people and Iโ€™m learning so much, definitely recommend
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Journie Cluett
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My instructor Maite was absolutely AMAZING! She was the only instructor at one point and she really helped us students and did a great job considering it was just her for a couple weeks. She listened to us and reached out to get us answers when we couldnโ€™t get any. Love her! 2 other instructors came along and joined her and they were Aide and Lupe and things were definitely smooth sailing! We made it to graduationn!! After graduation, Crystal, a student advisor, began communicating with me. Youโ€™d think she was along the whole time! So quick to assist with questions I had and even helping me to secure a job interview which went great by the way. She ALWAYS responds. Crystal is definitely on top of her stuff! Read less
My instructor Maite was absolutely AMAZING! She was the only instructor at one point and she really helped us students and did a great job considering it was just her for a couple weeks. She listen... Read more
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