Medical Assistant Pre-Apprenticeship
The goal of this in-person program is to prepare students to meet requirements to enroll in a
Medical Assistant apprenticeship program in the future. Students focus on reading comprehension, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and foundational math and receive individualized advising support.
This program helps students build their knowledge and skills to be competitive candidates for a Medical Assistant program. Many PAE graduates go on to enroll at Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education. Students must enroll in a medical assistant program after completion of this pre-apprenticeship to become a Certified Medical Assistant.
Quick Facts
- Length of program: 22 weeks
- Next program begins: Fall 2025
- US work authorization required for apprenticeship
Application Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- CASAS test score of 233+
- Watch program video and complete application form
- Work authorization preferred but not required
- Complete an interview
When I started the Medical Assistant pre-apprenticeship program I didn't even know what the word for liver was in English. After three months of intensive classes I was able to say many medical terms and felt confident enough to start the program at the hospital. You can't imagine how grateful I am because of the opportunity Adult Education gave me to get in this Medical Assistant program.- Ana
Medical Assistant Pre-Apprenticeship graduate