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Questions? Answers.
How much does the medical assistant training program cost?
Our mission is to increase access to clinical opportunities for pre-health students. That’s why we have priced our program significantly less than traditional medical assistant programs.
The CapYear Academy program is $1,995 and includes all the learning materials, study guides, practice exams and the optional clinical externship. Even the cost of the CCMA or AMCA exam is included.
We have 0% interest payment plans and tuition grants with partner organizations and schools.
Note for Maryland residents: The state of Maryland has certain regulations around schools issuing tuition grants to Maryland residents. Please contact academy@capyear.co for more information.
The CapYear Academy program is $1,995 and includes all the learning materials, study guides, practice exams and the optional clinical externship. Even the cost of the CCMA or AMCA exam is included.
We have 0% interest payment plans and tuition grants with partner organizations and schools.
Note for Maryland residents: The state of Maryland has certain regulations around schools issuing tuition grants to Maryland residents. Please contact academy@capyear.co for more information.
How long do I have to complete CapYear Academy’s Program?
Our program consists of 19 clinical courses totaling 201 clock hours including the study guide and practice exams. Students can complete the self-paced program in as little as 9 weeks or take up to a full year—the choice is yours.
The time to completion will vary depending on the amount of time a student has to work toward completion. Most students finish the program in a few months working on it part-time around a school schedule.
Students have up to 12 months to complete our program. There are no required hours per week as long as all the content is completed within 12 months.
Due to the online asynchronous format, students can start at any time that works best for them. There are no set academic terms or set program start and end dates. There are minimum attendance and progress requirements to maintain enrollment. Please see our Student Catalog for more details.
The time to completion will vary depending on the amount of time a student has to work toward completion. Most students finish the program in a few months working on it part-time around a school schedule.
Students have up to 12 months to complete our program. There are no required hours per week as long as all the content is completed within 12 months.
Due to the online asynchronous format, students can start at any time that works best for them. There are no set academic terms or set program start and end dates. There are minimum attendance and progress requirements to maintain enrollment. Please see our Student Catalog for more details.
Is there any opportunity for hands-on experience?
Yes!
Students completing the CapYear Academy Clinical Medical Assistant Training program are eligible to enroll in an optional medical assistant clinical readiness course hosted by our career platform, CapYear.
**There is no additional charge for CapYear Academy graduates to enroll and participate in the medical assistant readiness course.**
The course consists of a 90-hour onsite clinical externship plus 5 hours of online modules and independently obtaining your CPR certification.
This optional externship gives you the opportunity to gain real-world, hands-on experience in a medical setting — perfect for building your skills, confidence, and resume before applying to healthcare programs or jobs.
Students completing the CapYear Academy Clinical Medical Assistant Training program are eligible to enroll in an optional medical assistant clinical readiness course hosted by our career platform, CapYear.
**There is no additional charge for CapYear Academy graduates to enroll and participate in the medical assistant readiness course.**
The course consists of a 90-hour onsite clinical externship plus 5 hours of online modules and independently obtaining your CPR certification.
This optional externship gives you the opportunity to gain real-world, hands-on experience in a medical setting — perfect for building your skills, confidence, and resume before applying to healthcare programs or jobs.
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Is the cost of my certification exam included?
Yes! At CapYear Academy, your first attempt at the CCMA or AMCA certification exam is included in the tuition.
We will give you a code when you complete the program which you can use when signing up for the certification exam so you can register at no additional cost!
We will give you a code when you complete the program which you can use when signing up for the certification exam so you can register at no additional cost!
How Does CapYear Academy’s Program Work?
All our program content is online and asynchronous and includes interactive videos, written materials and exercises, and interactive simulations.
Our training program comprises five primary knowledge areas: Healthcare Fundamentals, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Clinical Skills Building, and Administrative Skills Building. Each of these knowledge areas contains courses that relate to the knowledge area. Courses are divided into modules. After completing courses in the knowledge areas, students complete a study review and then have access to 6 practice exams.
Students are assessed with quizzes after each completed module. Student must receive a passing grade on their quizzes for the module to be considered complete. Students must also complete a minimum of 2 practice exams including scoring over 80% on the final practice exam. Please see graduation requirements for additional details.
Instructors and administrative staff are available during business hours to help troubleshoot any issues accessing course material. Weekly instructor-led Zoom office hours help students navigate the course and its contents. Instructors are also available for one-on-one sessions to address any questions.
Our training program comprises five primary knowledge areas: Healthcare Fundamentals, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Clinical Skills Building, and Administrative Skills Building. Each of these knowledge areas contains courses that relate to the knowledge area. Courses are divided into modules. After completing courses in the knowledge areas, students complete a study review and then have access to 6 practice exams.
Students are assessed with quizzes after each completed module. Student must receive a passing grade on their quizzes for the module to be considered complete. Students must also complete a minimum of 2 practice exams including scoring over 80% on the final practice exam. Please see graduation requirements for additional details.
Instructors and administrative staff are available during business hours to help troubleshoot any issues accessing course material. Weekly instructor-led Zoom office hours help students navigate the course and its contents. Instructors are also available for one-on-one sessions to address any questions.
How does the optional clinical externship work?
We get a lot of questions about the optional clinical externship.
Here’s how it works!
Here’s how it works!
1) Complete the Clinical Medical Assistant Training program.
2) After students complete the Clinical Medical Assistant program, they have the option to enroll in a medical assistant clinical readiness course hosted by our career platform, CapYear.
2) After students complete the Clinical Medical Assistant program, they have the option to enroll in a medical assistant clinical readiness course hosted by our career platform, CapYear.
**There is no additional charge for CapYear Academy graduates to enroll and participate in the medical assistant readiness course.**
The course consists of a 90-hour onsite clinical externship plus 5 hours of online modules and independently obtaining your CPR certification.
3) The team of externship coordinators at CapYear will work with students to find a clinical site near the student's home or school.
3) Placements into medical offices are based on location, schedule availability, and career goals.
4) During the clinical externship, participants in the medical assistant readiness program are considered trainees and not employees, so clinical externships are unpaid.
5) The clinical externship planning process starts around the halfway point of your Clinical Medical Assistant training program, so students have plenty of time to prepare.
3) The team of externship coordinators at CapYear will work with students to find a clinical site near the student's home or school.
3) Placements into medical offices are based on location, schedule availability, and career goals.
4) During the clinical externship, participants in the medical assistant readiness program are considered trainees and not employees, so clinical externships are unpaid.
5) The clinical externship planning process starts around the halfway point of your Clinical Medical Assistant training program, so students have plenty of time to prepare.
Because the externship is optional, you don’t have to complete an externship to sit for the CCMA exam. Many students find it works best to take their CCMA exam when they complete the program and wait to do the externship over a break so it doesn’t conflict with class schedules.
Do I have to complete an externship to sit for my certification exam?
No! You do not have to complete a clinical externship to sit for either the AMCA or CCMA medical assistant certification exams to become certified as a medical assistant.
In fact, many of our students complete the training program, sit for the exam as soon as possible, and then schedule their externship when it works well for their schedule.
In fact, many of our students complete the training program, sit for the exam as soon as possible, and then schedule their externship when it works well for their schedule.
Does CapYear Academy offer job placement support?
Yes! We’re committed to helping you succeed beyond completing your training program.
Our Career Support Services include:
Our Career Support Services include:
• Personalized resume and interview coaching
• Job search support and introductions to our clinical employer partners
• Access to our CapYear Job Board, a platform designed specifically for pre-health students seeking clinical opportunities.
What financial aid or payment options are available?
We currently offer:
• A 0% interest, 4-month payment plan
• Tuition grants. Contact academy@capyear.co to confirm your eligibility.
How do I Complete the Program and Graduate?
To complete the program, students must:
- Complete 100% of the 201 hours of required program learning
- Achieve a minimum passing score on all module quizzes and assessments
- Score a minimum of 80% on the final program assessment
- Pay for the program in full
When you complete our training, you’ll be awarded a certificate of completion and be eligible to sit for the CCMA exam.
Is the program now accepting Maryland residents?
Yes! We are enrolling Maryland residents. Per state requirements, our current enrollment is capped at 50 Maryland residents so space is limited. We hope to be increasing space availability for Maryland students soon!
What will completing CapYear Academy’s program enable me to do?
Successful completion of CapYear Academy's clinical medical assistant training program satisfies the educational requirements for eligibility to sit for either the NHA's CCMA exam or the AMCA medical assistant certification exam. When you pass your certification exam, you’ll be qualified to work as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
Can I take the program during my school semester?
Absolutely. Many of our students are enrolled in college and balancing a pre-health course load.
The online, asynchronous format means you can work on the program around your school schedule.
If your semester becomes too busy, you can request a Leave of Absence (LOA) to pause your progress for 30–180 days at a time. This flexibility allows you to continue your certification on your own schedule without losing your progress.
If your semester becomes too busy, you can request a Leave of Absence (LOA) to pause your progress for 30–180 days at a time. This flexibility allows you to continue your certification on your own schedule without losing your progress.
In what states is the CCMA certification recognized?
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification is recognized by employers in all 50 states. However, due to state medical assistant licensing requirements, our program will not work for students looking to work in Washington State.
What if I want to work in Washington State?
Washington State has special medical assistant licensing requirements. Our program will not qualify you to work as a medical assistant in Washington State. As a practice, we do not enroll students from Washington State or those who plan to work in Washington State. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact academy@capyear.co.
What are the Eligibility and Admissions Criteria for Enrollment in the Program?
CapYear Academy verifies that the following requirements are met through the application and admissions process:
- Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma, a General Education Development (GED) certificate or the equivalent, or have obtained a home school credential. CapYear will accept current college or university enrollment or completion as verification of meeting this requirement;
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- Must have regular and reliable access to computer equipment, broadband internet, and the technical skills to be successful in an online program.
It is important to know that criminal convictions may affect a student’s ability to be licensed, certified, or registered. If an applicant is concerned about a criminal record, they should speak with an admissions agent.
It is also important to know that U.S. work authorization status may also impact the availability of employment opportunities even with a CCMA certification.
It is also important to know that U.S. work authorization status may also impact the availability of employment opportunities even with a CCMA certification.
Do I have to be a U.S. Citizen to become a certified medical assistant?
No. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to enroll in our program or become a certified medical assistant. Getting your certification is not a substitute for work autorization and each individual employer sets its own hiring policies.
When can I enroll?
At CapYear Academy, we are all about making getting you medical assistant certification work for you. That’s why you can enroll at any time. We offer rolling admissions, so there are no pre-set start dates.
You have up to 12 months to complete the program from the day you enroll but most students complete the program in a few months.
You have up to 12 months to complete the program from the day you enroll but most students complete the program in a few months.
How often are certification exams offered?
The CCMA and AMCA certification exams are offered multiple times a month. The AMCA is only offered online. The CCMA exam can be taken online or in person. Contact academy@capyear.co for more information.
Does CapYear Academy have physical locations?
All coursework is held asynchronously and online at CapYear Academy. Course content is available 24/7 online. CapYear Academy has physical office locations for our staff in Baltimore, MD, and Newark, OH.
What are CapYear Academy’s Hours of Operations?
CapYear Academy's program is 100% online and asynchronous, so enrolled students can access program materials 24/7.
CapYear Academy is closed for administrative, technical, and academic support on the following days:
New Year’s Day
Access to the online program and content will be available, but administrative offices will be closed and instructor support will not be available during these days.
CapYear Academy's technical and academic support is available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
CapYear Academy is closed for administrative, technical, and academic support on the following days:
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving and the day after
Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve
Access to the online program and content will be available, but administrative offices will be closed and instructor support will not be available during these days.
What Topics are Covered in the Course?
The curriculum is fully mapped to the guidelines provided by the NHA and the NHA CCMA test plan.
Topics covered include:
Topics covered include:
☑Basic Science
☑Clinical Skill Building
☑Medical Law and Ethics
☑Patient Communication
☑Medical Terminology
What does a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Do?
A medical assistant is a vital part of the patient care team usually found in outpatient clinical settings. Duties can include:
- Assisting physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other clinicians in patient care and administrative activities
- Maintaining medical records and completing insurance billing forms
- Obtaining and recording vital signs and medical histories
- Performing EKG, phlebotomy, and injections
- Performing laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Assisting with clinical procedures
- Aiding in customer service and appointment scheduling
What is the Job Outlook for Medical Assistants?
Medical assistant jobs are projected to grow 16% nationally from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations. About 123,000 openings for medical assistants are projected each year, on average, over the next decade. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these openings result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force by retiring or other reasons.
What Happens if I Don't Pass an Assessment?
Students who do not achieve a passing score on an end of module quiz may retake the quiz until they achieve a passing score. Please note this exception: The Final Practice Test only allows students one retake to score over 80%.
What is CapYear Academy’s Refund Policy?
CapYear Academy is a state licenced school. Our refund policies follow state regulations. For more information, please review the student catalog that pertains to your state of residence.
The School shall make the appropriate refund within thirty (30) days of the date the School is able to determine that a student has withdrawn or has been terminated from a program. Refunds shall be based upon the last date of a student’s attendance or participation in an academic school activity.
The School shall make the appropriate refund within thirty (30) days of the date the School is able to determine that a student has withdrawn or has been terminated from a program. Refunds shall be based upon the last date of a student’s attendance or participation in an academic school activity.
What If I Have a Complaint and I am not a Maryland resident?
All student complaints should be first directed to the school personnel involved. If no resolution is forthcoming, a written complaint shall be submitted to the director of the school. Whether or not the problem or complaint has been resolved to his/her satisfaction by the school, the student may direct any problem or complaint to the Executive Director, State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, 30 East Broad Street, Suite 2481, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, Phone 614-466-2752; toll-free 877-275-4219.
What if I have a complaint and I am a Maryland resident?
Students who have a grievance with the school are encouraged to resolve the matter with their
If still unsatisfied, the student may submit a written complaint to: the Maryland Real Estate
instructor. If still unsatisfied, the grievance should be addressed to the School Director.
If still unsatisfied, the student may submit a written complaint to: the Maryland Real Estate
Commission, 500 North Calvert Street, 3rd Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-3651, 410-230-6230,
fax: 410-333-0023, e-mail: mrec@dllr.state.md.us; or
the Secretary of Higher Education at the Maryland Higher Education Commission, 6 N. Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201; or
the Maryland Consumer Protection Division at 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202,
the Secretary of Higher Education at the Maryland Higher Education Commission, 6 N. Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201; or
the Maryland Consumer Protection Division at 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202,
410-576-6550, email: consumer@oag.state.md.us.