Medical Assistant Training
Receive training, support services, and a stipend to start down the path to a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant! Participants learn online and get hands-on experience in this 22-week program.
Official State of Rhode Island website
There are several pathways you can take to get the training for a great career.
Earn while you learn. Start getting paid on day one while training for a career in fields like construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.
Funding may be available for both classroom and on-the-job training
Meet with a Job Coach online or at a DLT Career Center to check eligibility
Low-cost or no-cost training for Rhode Islanders. If you’re unemployed or underemployed, funding may cover approved programs on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
Wide range of programs and industries
Meet with a Job Coach online or at a DLT Career Center to see if you qualify
View Open Training Opportunities!
Free, employer-driven training with strong job placement.
Programs are created by partnerships of local employers and training providers
Free to participants
About 80% of graduates complete training and move into related jobs
Search for a currently recruiting training program in the industry of your choice below! To apply, contact the provider.
Receive training, support services, and a stipend to start down the path to a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant! Participants learn online and get hands-on experience in this 22-week program.
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