Medical Assistant Training Program with NIMAA at FHCHC
Train to become a Medical Assistant
Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) is excited to partner with NIMAA (National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement) to help expand access to healthcare and offer an affordable training program to future leaders in the healthcare community.
Full scholarships are offered to eligible applicants who are accepted into the NIMAA program and choose FHCHC as their Externship Organization.
At FHCHC, building the future healthcare workforce starts right here in our community.
Through our partnership with the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), students complete their clinical externships at FHCHC, gaining real-world experience alongside our care teams. To make the program more accessible, we offer scholarships to eligible participants, helping remove financial barriers for those pursuing a career as a Medical Assistant. Programs like this reflect our commitment to investing in the growth and well-being of the communities we serve.
NIMAA Testimonials at Fair Haven Community Health Care
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Testimonial 1 - Description:
A NIMAA student at FHCHC shares how hands-on training and support helped prepare them for a career in healthcare.
Testimonial 1 - Transcript:
My grandfather was battling cancer at the time. Um, so me being in the NIMAA program helped me guide trying to see how can I help or how can I what can I do? My training in the NIMAA program, I think it was great. I think I got a lot of hands-on, learned a lot of skills, and anytime I had questions, my preceptor helped guide me. I think that joining the NIMAA program is a great way to start in the medical field. It's a great opportunity.
Learn, Practice, Grow - Your Future as a Medical Assistant Starts Here
Testimonial 2 - Description:
A NIMAA student at FHCHC shares their experience with the program, meeting new people, and gaining skills on their path to a healthcare career.
Testimonial 2 - Transcript:
I've known about other MA programs, um, and in the past I have attempted at applying, though I didn't feel that connection. So with NIMAA, um, it just honestly checked off all my boxes. My favorite part of the NIMAA program would have to be meeting new people. I love that. The program itself has been great. You know, it's, it's really nice being able to do the work on my own, you know, at my own time at home. I will highly recommend NIMAA to others. Um, it's been a wonderful program. It truly has been a blessing to my life.
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Testimonial 3 - Description:
A NIMAA student at FHCHC shares their passion for helping patients, supporting providers, and developing hands-on medical assisting skills.
Testimonial 3 - Transcript:
I want to be in the room. I don't want to just be in the front. I want to be a part of the room. I want to assist the providers. I want to assist the patients. I just want to be a part of something great. My favorite skill is drawing blood. It's very intricate how you do it. And getting it right the first time is just, it's a hit. I love it. I would, um, recommend this program to my family, friends, anyone in my community that's looking for an opportunity to grow.
NIMAA FAQ
What is the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA)?
NIMAA is a nonprofit school that trains students to become medical assistants by combining online learning with in-person externship experience. Students in the program complete their learning online while also attending externship hours at an Externship Organization near them. NIMAA prepares students to sit for a credentialing exam upon completion of the program so students can become certified Medical Assistants (MAs).
How long is the program?
NIMAA is 29 weeks of learning, roughly 8 months long. Students complete their learning online while also attending clinical hours at their Externship Organization to get hands-on training throughout the whole program. NIMAA has two cohorts each year that start in the fall (late August/early September) and spring (late February/early March).
What is the cost for the program?
NIMAA’s tuition and fees are half the cost of most traditional for-profit MA programs. NIMAA also participates in the Federal Student Aid program, and eligible students can receive grants and/or subsidized loans. Some students may be eligible for scholarships or tuition assistance at the healthcare organization in which they are placed.
Full scholarships are offered to eligible applicants who are accepted into the NIMAA program and choose FHCHC as their Externship Organization.
What are the requirements to enroll in the program?
NIMAA is designed as an entry level program, so no prior healthcare experience is required. Students in the program must be 18 years or older by the completion of the program, must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, reside in a state where NIMAA is approved to operate, and be proficient in the English language both in written and verbal form. Additional tasks that must be complete in order to enroll include completion of all required enrollment forms and clearance of a background check.
**FHCHC requires externs to be 18 years or older by the start of the program.
How do I apply for the program?
Visit https://www.nimaa.edu/apply/ to apply or email your questions to info@nimaa.edu
