Earn while learning new skills on how to become a Certified Medical Assistant through real work experience. Registered apprenticeship programs combine paid employment with no-cost training. Completing training and earning an industry certification elevates an apprentice's hourly pay rate and their status within the skilled trade community.

Unlike other career training programs offered at Osceola Technical College, apprentices are selected to participate by employers/sponsors based on criteria specifically defined in the standards of registered apprenticeship programs approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and Florida Department of Education.

Admissions Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Resume
• CTE Basic Skills Assessment (CASAS)
• Drug Screening
• Orlando Health Employment Interview
• Background Check 

Kissimmee (Main Campus)

Start Date: Spring and Fall 2025

2000 Hours on the Job Training (Orlando Health Clinic Locations throughout Central Florida)

674 Classroom hours (Kissimmee Campus)

Estimated Program Cost:

Apprentices enrolled at public institutions are exempt from paying fees including application, registration, tuition, and lab fees. A written agreement between the apprentice and the employer ensures the apprentice becomes skilled in the occupation.