MedicalAssistant+ (Cohort 6)
Launching March 27, 2026
The newly redesigned MedicalAssistant+ program will provide access to a proven curriculum co-designed by CPCA and the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA). The program includes over 39 hours of training, all eligible toward MA certification or recertification. Learners will receive a certificate of completion.
Curriculum Includes:
- Live Kickoff Session – Population Health Management Fundamentals
- Community Health Center Fundamentals
- Interprofessional Team-Based Care
- Professionalism & Effective Communication in Healthcare
- Live Session – Key Findings from the 2025 CPCA Workforce Development Survey
- Quality Improvement & Making the Data Count
- Insurance & Financial Responsibilities
- Social Influencers of Health
- Health Coaching: Empowering Patients in Primary Care
- Live Closing Session – Building Supportive Workplaces
Program Format & Schedule
- Live Sessions: (Please hold all dates & times on your calendar)
- Friday, March 27, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Pacific)
- Monday, April 20, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 15, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Self-Paced Coursework: Available on CPCA’s LMS for one full year
- Total Training Hours: 39+
- Cost: Free for PHMI participating organizations
This flexible structure allows Medical Assistants to complete coursework on their schedule—balancing learning with patient care responsibilities.
Who Should Enroll
Medical Assistants looking to strengthen clinical and communication skills, deepen population health and team based care knowledge, and advance toward certification. Each PHMI participating health center can enroll (1) Medical Assistant in this cohort. Additional space may become available, if you have more than one participant, please email their name to training@cpca.org and we will place you on a waitlist. PHMI leads and executive leadership of PHMI health centers are invited to participate in live sessions - no registration required, we will send you Zoom information directly.
Why Participate
- Exclusive to PHMI participants
- Free professional development for your MA workforce
- Co-designed with NIMAA, a national leader in MA training
- Practical, real-world application of PHMI concepts
- Long-term access to all course materials
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your workforce and strengthen the patient experience at your health center.
Space is limited to PHMI cohort participants only.
HOW TO REGISTER
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HOW TO ACCESS THE COURSE
After registering, login to your account at www.cpca.org and navigate to the My Profile menu then click the red View My Courses button on the Training Portal tab in your account. Your web browser will automatically direct you to your student dashboard and you will find the course module.
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- Active Participation: Encouraging active human engagement during virtual events fosters a more interactive and enriching experience. AI note-taking can deter participants from actively engaging in discussions and interactions.
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