Lehigh Valley Physician Group’s (LVPG) medical assistant program provides all the training you need – with no experience or college degree required – and at no cost to you.
Do you see yourself working in health care but don’t know where to start? Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) makes it easier than ever to start your journey as a medical assistant, with flexible options to fit your schedule.
LVPG Medical Assistant Training Program
The LVPG Medical Assistant Training Program provides a fast, full-time option to get you certified and working as soon as possible. Over the course of 16 weeks, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office through virtual self-study lectures as well as in-person training guided by experienced professionals.
Applications for the next cohort opening June 2025.
Consider the details of the MA Training Program as you make your decision to apply
Accelerated MA Trainee Program | |
Program Duration | 16 weeks |
Time Commitment | Full-time, 40 hours per week |
Cost | Approximately $400 (textbook, scrubs and supplies) |
Employment | Begin as a full-time colleague immediately upon program start |
Application Deadlines | See application deadline table |
Program Dates
Cohort | Application Deadline | Program Start | Program End | Information Sessions | Registration Link |
Cohort 1 (LVHN Colleagues 2025) | July 4, 2025 | Sept. 1, 2025 | Dec. 19, 2025 | May 28 and June 3, 5-6 p.m. | https://forms.office.com/r/AKMZB7VaT4 |
Cohort 2 (Open applications 2026) | TBD | Feb. 2, 2026 | May 22, 2025 | TBD | TBD |
*Dates subject to change.