York County Community College · Wells, Maine

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship at York County Community College

Non-credit trainingHybrid

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Apprenticeship at York County Community College?

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship is a medical assisting training at York County Community College in Wells, Maine, offered hybrid. It takes 9 months. Externship: paid apprenticeship of at least 20 hours a week at a partner medical office (York Hospital). The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Length
39 wk9 months
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Works

Credential
Non-credit training
Format
Hybrid
Length
9 months
Externship
Paid apprenticeship of at least 20 hours a week at a partner medical office (York Hospital)
Start dates
November 9, 2026 - July 30, 2027 (anticipated)

Admission and Certification at York County Community College

Admission requirements
Maine resident; high school diploma or equivalent; 18 or older before start; must first be hired by the medical partner
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national exam on completion

What York County Community College's Medical Assisting Training Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
No cost; all-expense-paid program funded through the Harold Alfond Center and Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan2026-27. Source: yccc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

From yccc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Compares

  • At 39 weeks it is longer than the 26-week median for non-credit training programs.

Is Medical Assistant Apprenticeship at York County Community College Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant Apprenticeship at York County Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Apprenticeship at York County Community College Cost?

No cost; all-expense-paid program funded through the Harold Alfond Center and Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Apprenticeship at York County Community College?

9 months, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Apprenticeship at York County Community College Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Apprenticeship at York County Community College Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Apprenticeship?

Maine resident; high school diploma or equivalent; 18 or older before start; must first be hired by the medical partner.

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Sources

  1. yccc.edu: Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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