Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant apprentices enroll in the ICATAP program through their employers. The ICATAP system of education is an immersion program that combines hybrid academics with on-the-job training to meet certification standards by the CCMA and RMA Boards. Apprentices are eligible to sit for either the CCMA or RMA exams upon successful completion of the ICATAP apprenticeship. Below is an overview of the program.
A comprehensive programming information packet is available.
ICATAP-MAAT Coursework
Medical Terminology Pharmacology * Anatomy and Physiology * Medical Lab * Clinical Procedure
Medical Office (Administration) * Medical Assistant Review.
ICATAP Medical Assistant Apprenticeships
In the clinical setting.............
Once an ICATAP contract is finalized, the employer can launch a structured, supported apprenticeship pathway that builds a reliable talent pipeline while apprentices train on-site and complete coursework through ICATAP.
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The facility selects experienced staff mentors to guide apprentices and reinforce workplace expectations from day one.
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The organization recruits and hires apprentices who can grow into long-term, mission-aligned employees.
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Apprentices are onboarded jointly by the facility and ICATAP, ensuring clear expectations, coordinated support, and a smooth transition into the workplace.
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The agreed-upon schedule begins with full-time, hands-on training at the facility, while ICATAP delivers hybrid coursework outside the workday to minimize disruption to operations.
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Apprentices are employed full-time for a range of 26 weeks up to 52 weeks of on-site training (with partner-specific flexibility as needed), gaining approximately 1,040–2,000 + hours of practical skill development.
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After successful completion of the certifying board exam, apprentices transition out of the program and continue as trained employees, strengthening retention and reducing future hiring gaps.
ICATAP Medical Assistant
The ICATAP Advantage
Partnering medical organizations gain a practical workforce-development solution: apprentices receive on-the-job training at your facility while ICATAP staff and instructors provide structured support throughout the process. This support includes coordination with clinical administration and mentors, along with regular interaction between ICATAP instructors and apprentices to help keep training consistent, organized, and aligned with facility needs.
ICATAP also offers train-the-trainer instruction to help clinical staff confidently mentor apprentices and support consistent training across the facility.
Your facility staff are never left to manage the apprenticeship alone; ICATAP support is available whenever questions, challenges, or additional guidance are needed.
Enrollment is continuous, so apprentices can be onboarded on a schedule that works for your facility—whether that is this week, next month, or another time that fits your staffing needs.
To learn how ICATAP can help strengthen your staffing pipeline with customizable training that goes beyond traditional education, contact us below.