Medical Assistant Training Institute

Healthcare Industry

Health Centers

Organizations Involved

Family Health Center, Inc.

Occupations Involved

Medical Assistants

Workforce Development Focus

Increasing number of healthcare workers

Workforce Issues Addressed

Training individuals to work in a healthcare profession; Providing a benefit or incentive that encourages individuals to pursue a healthcare profession

Description

Family Health Center, Inc.'s Medical Assistant Training Institute is a 24-week MA certification program. Enrolled participants are paid a stipend during their training and once they complete the program, they are required to work as MAs at Family Health Center locations for an additional three years. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of medical assistants working at Family Health Center locations.