How to Become a
Medical Assistant in
Tennessee

OUR PROCESS

Become a Medical Assistant in 5 Steps

In Tennessee, we're training the next generation of high-performing medical assistants. And it's never been easier to add your name to that list.

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    STEP 01:

    Enroll

    To get started, fill out our one-minute application by finding our nearest program to you to get started.

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    STEP 02

    Complete the Program

    Learn essential topics like medical terminology, clinical procedures, and instrumentation — and develop specialized skills in phlebotomy, EKG, and vitals measurement that prepare you for the medical assistant career you deserve.

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    STEP 03

    Gain Real-world Experience

    Work in a real medical office, under the guidance and direction of real medical professionals, through our externship program.

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    STEP 04

    Pass the CCMA Exam

    You don’t need a Medical Assistant certification to find work as a medical assistant in your home state. However, many employers still prefer candidates who have completed their CCMA certification. That’s why we help you prepare for, take, and pass the CCMA before graduating.

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    STEP 05

    Apply for Local Medical Assistant Positions

    Our program links students with a network of hiring partners to jump-start your career as a medical assistant. We offer comprehensive support throughout your career journey, helping with the application process, interview preparation, and resume optimization.

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80-HOUR EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Externship

Our Tennessee Medical Assistant School’s 80-hour externship program provides our students with the real-world experience necessary to become confident, qualified Medical Assistants. The externship portion of our course allows our students the opportunity to work under the direct guidance of experienced medical professionals in a local medical office. Although we encourage our students to find their own externships, our Student Success Specialists are here to help our students identify potential opportunities in the area and assist with applications.

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LEARN THE SKILLS MEDICAL EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR

Hands-on, Skills-based Training Programs

Our classes take place in real medical offices in Tennessee, taught by experienced medical professionals. You will gain the hands-on experience necessary to successfully start your career as a Assistant.

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Real-World Environments

Practice your skills in controlled, education environments.

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Flexible Schedule

Choose from convenient class times that fit virtually any lifestyle.

LEARN AND EARN IN 18 WEEKS

Licensure and Certification

, so you will receive a Certificate of Completion once you complete the program and meet all of the program requirements.

Additionally, you will be a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) upon completion of the course and passing the national exam, available through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). You will be able to practice as a CCMA anywhere in the United States with this certification!

CONTACT

Get in touch with us

Get in touch with us for any inquiries or assistance. Contact our school via phone, email, or visit us during office hours. We’re here to help!

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Phone Number

(512) 887-7943
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Address

715 Discovery Blvd Ste 412
Cedar Park, TX 78613

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Email

info@zollege.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about tuition, financial aid, payment schedules, and refund policies.

We don't accept financial aid, but we have some pretty great reasons why! The founder of our school, Dr. Ince, decided that he wanted to create an amazing opportunity for those who desire to enter the field. He believed that students not only deserve a great education, but also an affordable and convenient option. Rather than opting to make our school more expensive in order to allow for financial assistance, Dr. Ince chose to implement affordable tuition prices; providing our students with the opportunity to graduate with little to no student loan debt. If none of our payment plan options work for you, please give us a call. We are more than happy to customize a plan!

Yes, you can pay by check. Checks must be sent two weeks before your start date, and you must call our admissions team to provide a tracking number. They should be addressed to Zollege Management Inc., 715 Discovery Blvd. Suite 412, Cedar Park, TX, 78613.

The time it takes to become a Medical Assistant varies between schools and certification programs. Our curriculum is 18-weeks long and fully prepares students to start working as a medical assistant.

Our Medical Assistant School in Tennessee is a 'hands-on learning program.' We take a different approach from traditional education. Our classes take place in a medical office rather than a classroom. There is a hands-on component to every part of our course. Our classes begin with a lecture/class discussion, but the majority of the class time is spent in labs learning the essential techniques of Medical Assisting. When our students graduate and begin their career, they are at home in a medical office.

As a newly hired Medical Assistant, your employer will have an expectation that you will know the basic skills of Medical Assisting. It's those fundamental skills that we focus on teaching our students. Our custom designed curriculum sets students up for success in knowing exactly what doctors will expect them to know.

When you graduate from any medical assisting school you receive a certificate of completion. Many students ask if they can expect to make a higher starting salary if they attend a longer program. The starting salary for a Medical Assistant does not have anything to do with how long you spent in school or how much you paid for your schooling.

Medical Assistants perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting the doctor, carrying out clinical tasks, and completing administrative work. Medical assistants may perform many different clinical duties including taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, etc. Administrative tasks are as equally important in the medical assisting field and medical assistants are also in charge of scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, working with insurance files, and billing. Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During medical visits, assistants often work alongside the doctor.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 29 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. For more information, please visit [www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm "Link to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics").

The median annual wage for medical assistants was $42,000 in May 2023. For more information, please visit [https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm "Link to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics")

Benefits vary by practice and should be discussed with the hiring practice.