Finally, Medical Assistant Training That Meets the Needs of Pre-Health Students

Become a nationally-recognized, CCMA certified medical assistant through a flexible training program that works for your busy life.

  • Nationally recognized CCMA certification 
  • Externship support gets you hands on training 
  • Thousands less than traditional programs
  • Finish in 9 weeks or take up to 12 months
  • 100% Online and Asynchronous 
  • 24/7 online access
  • Flexible to work for pre-health schedules  
  • 6 practice exams to prepare for certification

UCF Students:
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Online Learning. Hands On Training.

Gain in-person clinical experience as part of your training with an optional externship at no additional cost

Work with real patients 

Apply the skills you have learned in a real-world setting with the support of a clinical trainer

Externship Placement Support

Our externship coordination team will help you identify a clinical site for your training

Demonstrate you are job ready

Show future employers you have the knowledge, skills and experience to care for patients 

What CapYear Academy Offers Students

National Certification for only $1,995

Our online program with hands-on externship option prepares you for the nationally recognized CCMA exam at a fraction of the cost of traditional programs.

Self paced, On demand learning

Convenient and flexible 24/7 access to study modules allows you to complete your training whenever and wherever works for you—scrubs not included.

Curriculum ties to the CCMA exam

Our program leverages the NHA's own curriculum, ensuring you’ll cover all certification exam topics in advance—no exam-day surprises.

Online doesn't mean alone

Our experienced MD, PA, and RN instructors offer live sessions and are available to answer questions, provide insights, and give 1:1 feedback during your entire learning journey.

12 months Complete program access

One year of unlimited access to course materials means you can succeed on your time (or go back for refreshers if you finish early).

Optional Clinical Externship

Get hands on training and experience through our optional, 90 hour clinical externship.  We will help match you with a clinic to practice the skills you developed in the program.

Why Choose CapYear Academy?

Lead Instructor Dr. Sami Shoucair on CapYear Academy's Innovative Medical Assistant Training Program

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Faster, more convenient, and less expensive than traditional programs, CapYear Academy’s curriculum is mapped to the National Healthcareer Association's (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam.

What our students are saying!

The Perfect Experience For Me!

The program was designed with flexibility in mind, which allowed me to balance my busy school schedule while still preparing thoroughly for the exam.  I passed on the first attempt.


Samiyra Affife
Brown University

Streamlined and Supportive

As a full time college student on the pre-PA track, I wanted to expand my options when it came to gaining healthcare experience.  I was able to complete the modules during my own time with the CapYear team just a phone call or message away for any help.

Isabel Lima
Villanova University

Easy, Effective, Straightforward

All of the coursework is self paced, allowing me to work around my busy schedule. After completing my coursework, I took my CCMA examination which I passed on the first try. 


Tyler Flaten
Urgent Care Physicians

Convenient, Flexible, Results!

I am a Pre-PA student at the University of Oregon... CapYear Academy was the perfect fit!.. I passed my CCMA exam on the first try, then started work the following week! Getting a MA certificate has changed the trajectory of my career!

Natalie Berry
University of Oregon

Rewarding, comprehensive!

The program’s structure fit seamlessly into my busy schedule, and I appreciated how well it prepared me for all aspects of being a medical assistant. Passing the exam felt like an important step toward becoming a more capable and compassionate future physician.

Devin O'Connor
Miami University

Convenient, Supported, Organized

 CapYear made the process easy, enjoyable, and convenient, allowing me to complete the program while balancing school and work. The modules were thorough and well-structured, and even when I faced challenges, I could easily reach out to an instructor for support!

Veronika Gunther
University of Oregon

Fast, Easy, Educational!

"I struggled to find a program that would work for me in person as all in person programs had long wait lists or were too far away. CapYear was recommended to me by an advisor. I was skeptical at first but soon saw how helpful and quick it was. I got certified in two months and it helped me get a job and increase my experience and my ability to help others."

Matthew Sheer
Utah State

Rewarding, comprehensive!

"I became interested in becoming a medical assistant so that I could get direct patient care hours for PA school, but I felt overwhelmed by my own attempts to find a program that worked for me. I got an email from my university advertising for CapYear, and it was an answered prayer! I passed my NHA CCMA exam on the first try, and I am one step closer to my goals thanks to CapYear Academy!"

Ella Grace Walls
University of Georgia

Educational, Caring, Tailored

 "As an aspiring doctor, getting my certification as a medical assistant is a great way to get my foot in the door. CapYear is an incredibly flexible program and I was able to finish in half a summer and passed on the first try! This program is great for students with busy schedules who want to get clinical experience."

Austin Yan
Vanderbilt University

Rewarding, Worthwhile, Grateful

I passed the CCMA exam. I heard about CapYear through Smith College. I chose CapYear because it is a completely online program and staff members are really organized! Stephanie is my mentor and she is really helpful along my journey!

Grace Zhu
Smith College

Helpful, Encouraging, Positive!

The CapYear Academy CCMA program allowed me to focus on helping others by seeking clinical experience and obtaining a certification that can be applied to medical school applications.


Anastasia Fuchs
University of Oregon

UCF Students:
Save $200 This Holiday Season 

Enroll in CapYear Academy before December 31 and save $200 bringing the already low $1,995 tuition down to just $1,795

Use Promo Code UCF2025

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