Medical Assistant Training with NIMAA

• 8 month long part-time program, including flexible online learning and hands-on in-clinic experience.
• Clinical experience begins right away, students must spend at least 240 hours in clinic.
• Erie’s FALL COHORT (which starts every year in September) trains out of the following Chicago Erie locations:
  • Erie Division Street
  • Erie Helping Hands
• As it is a part-time program, many students keep a part-time outside job.
• NIMAA’s graduation rate is 89%.

Students must

• be 18 years of age or older by completion of the program.
• show proof of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• have valid proof of identification.

The program is 29-weeks long and requires a commitment of approximately 30 hours/week. Each student’s weekly schedule varies based on their assigned clinical time and online content can be completed on their own schedule.

The Fall 2026 Cohort fees are:

• Program fees: $760 (book, materials, exam fees. $540 is due at the beginning of the program and $220 by the midpoint)
• Tuition fees: $7,502*

*Tuition is fully covered by Erie Family Health Centers for students who agree to work for Erie for a minimum of 2,500 paid hours upon graduation. Loan details available upon application.

See the NIMAA tuition and fee page for more information.

Yes, you may can apply, but a high school diploma or GED certificate must be completed prior to the program start date.