Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2025
Program Description
National Louis University (NLU) is a four-year, accredited institution of higher education that offers short-term training/certificate programs through the Accelerate U Division. The Accelerate U Medical Assistant Certification training program is a 30-week, 900 hour program aligned to the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification offered by the National Health careers Association. Learners complete more than 700 hours of training and then participate in a ~6 week,160-hour externship with an employer partner. The training program is led by experienced medical assistant instructors and is primarily on-line with the inclusion of in-person 3skill lab4 sessions. Each Accelerate U learner is also paired with a dedicated career coach. Between the training and the externship, learners will sit for their CCMA certification. The Accelerate U MA training program is designed for both employer partners and learners. Our goal is to create a training experience that 1) helps employers get to know and evaluate future potential hires in less than six months, 2) adds additional capacity on a hospital or healthcare floor, and 3) aligns to each healthcare organizations mission of investing in and supporting their local community. For the learner, the experience is designed to provide training in both clinical and administrative skills so they can work as Medical Assistants in physicians offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, labs or insurance companies.
Established in 2021
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
National Louis University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CCMA
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
30 Weeks ( 900.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,650.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $75.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,725.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Payment Plan
Application Procedure
Applicants attend an info session (or meet with an NLU Enrollment Specialist) to learn
more about the program. They complete the Accelerate U application, submit a HS/GED transcript, and complete a FAFSA application to secure Pell/MAP funding for the training. When they are admitted, they attend a required online program orientation one week before classes begin. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2025
Program Description
National Louis University (NLU) is a four-year, accredited institution of higher education that offers short-term training/certificate programs through the Accelerate U Division. The Accelerate U Medical Assistant Certification training program is a 30-week, 900 hour program aligned to the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification offered by the National Health careers Association. Learners complete more than 700 hours of training and then participate in a ~6 week,160-hour externship with an employer partner. The training program is led by experienced medical assistant instructors and is primarily on-line with the inclusion of in-person 3skill lab4 sessions. Each Accelerate U learner is also paired with a dedicated career coach. Between the training and the externship, learners will sit for their CCMA certification. The Accelerate U MA training program is designed for both employer partners and learners. Our goal is to create a training experience that 1) helps employers get to know and evaluate future potential hires in less than six months, 2) adds additional capacity on a hospital or healthcare floor, and 3) aligns to each healthcare organizations mission of investing in and supporting their local community. For the learner, the experience is designed to provide training in both clinical and administrative skills so they can work as Medical Assistants in physicians offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, labs or insurance companies.
Established in 2021
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
National Louis University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CCMA
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
30 Weeks ( 900.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,650.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $75.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,725.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Payment Plan
Application Procedure
Applicants attend an info session (or meet with an NLU Enrollment Specialist) to learn
more about the program. They complete the Accelerate U application, submit a HS/GED transcript, and complete a FAFSA application to secure Pell/MAP funding for the training. When they are admitted, they attend a required online program orientation one week before classes begin. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
- Other(Specify)