Medical Assistant (MA)
Launch Your Healthcare Career
Looking to start a career in the medical field? Our Medical Assistant program is your gateway! Medical Assistants are in high demand, and this program provides the training to enter this growing profession. You'll learn to perform a variety of tasks, from taking patient histories to assisting with procedures, making a real difference in patient care. This program prepares you for certification and a fulfilling career in healthcare.
Individuals trained as a Medical Assistant have jobs waiting for them in doctors offices and clinics. Once trained, students work directly under a healthcare provider and are able to help with blood draws, taking patient histories, vitals, filling in charts, insurance paperwork, other tech skills and customer service.
Why Choose Island CPR?
High Success Rate
We have an average pass rate of 91% for the CCMA Exam, which is 13% ABOVE the national average!
Job Placement Assistance
IslandCPR graduates not only receive high quality training, but also are sent full and part time job postings from local facilities and offices around the Big Island!
Experienced Instructors
Our instructors have experience working in doctors offices, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, plus over 10 years of experience teaching quality emergency care.
Course details
There are two ways to take this course:
Live Classes: As a learner do you need to be in a classroom? Do you need to be in a class with other students? This is the option for you! You can even choose to ZOOM in and be live, or be live in the classroom, which ever works better for you! If you choose to zoom you still will be required to be live in classroom for your 3 labs. Next Cohort Start date TBD, please contact us!
Self Paced: This class is great for those who need to have a class that works around their schedule. Watch lectures at home on your time with a need to come in ONLY for 3 labs! This style although more flexible does put more of the burden of keeping pace on the learner. You are required to submit at least 3 chapters a week. You have 3 months to finish and can always chat with a live instructor!
Cohort for 2026 Starting January!
Details
Location: Hybrid (Labs take place at Island CPR Kona office)
Dates: See 2026 schedule below
Included in Course:
70-hour Medical Assistant course
Introduction to Medical Terminology course
BP cuff and stethoscope
Job placement assistance
Price:
$1,395.00 + GET for CCMA course* (financial assistance available!)
$350 + GET for NHA Exam
Prerequisites: To take the national exam you must have a high school diploma, GED, or be graduating within 12 months of completing your course.
Must complete or show proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) training before the end of class.
*A $475 non-refundable deposit is due at sign-up.
Call us at 808-326-7836 for more details.
2026 Lab Schedule
Next Cohort: Beginning January 5, 2026
Labs: February 26, March 26, April 02
*Note: Enrollment open until January 19, with student acknowledgement that they must complete up to chapter 25 prior to February 26.
FAQs
When can I register?
Any time! This is a self-paced course that allows you the flexibility to start when you can. Please see the 2025 Lab schedule to help you plan your start date.
Can I pay in installments?
Please contact us to inquire!
What do I need to do before class?
Students taking our LIVE course must pick up and read and complete the first 10 chapters of their Kinn's Medical Assistant textbook. For students unable to pick up their textbook we do offer: E-book option (note that if this is chosen you will not receive a hardcopy textbook), and we can ship to you for $25 (plus tax)
How do I pass this course?
1) You must attend all classes (any missed labs must be made up at a fee of $35 per hour. Any missed lecture days must be made up by watching self paced lectures and turning in assignments. If a student misses more than 2 classes they will be removed from class).
2) Complete all assignments by the instructor (submit at least 3 chapters per week)
3) Complete all in classroom quizzes
4) Complete all 3 labs
5) Complete your final exam with an 80% or better and in person skills test.
Am I guaranteed a job after completion?
While we cannot guarantee job placement after completion of the course, we can still help! We maintain a database of employers who are looking to hire medical assistants statewide!
Need some help?
Interest in custom, private, or off site classes, or any other questions? We are happy to help! Please fill out the contact form and we will respond as soon as we can!