Testimonials from Alumni
Jenn
"The NIMAA team has been truly amazing! From learning Team-based Care, Health Coaching, Panel Management and more to working with so many people who are willing to teach you and care about who you are.
Before NIMAA, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted but learning and going though NIMAA I realized there’s so much more I can do."
Nabil
"I was approached with the question “Nabil have you ever considered becoming a medical assistant?” Before NIMAA, I was working at CHC as a Patient Service Associate. I thought about going back to school every single day, but dismissed the idea when I contemplated everything that was going on in my life. Working full time at a very demanding organization, being a full time single mother, entertaining the possibility of going back to my second job to make ends meet, when would I ever have the time to go back to school, yet alone afford it? NIMAA has been such a monumental accomplishment in my life and in knowing that the experience was a huge success has been an honor.
NIMAA has opened so many doors of opportunities for me to grow."
Dioseline
"Before I started NIMAA, I was a full-time high school student working part-time at McDonalds. Ever since I was a little girl I was always dreaming of becoming a nurse or even a doctor. My time in the NIMAA program helped me out a lot. I loved it because it was mostly hands on and that was very helpful.
My overall goal is to be a registered nurse, so being a medical assistant will help out a lot. NIMAA helped me a lot. It allowed me to strengthen my communication skills and my customer service. I will forever be thankful for this wonderful experience."
Ayan
"I joined NIMAA because I wanted something better for myself. When I heard about NIMAA, I decided to be part of something big and new. The medical field was always my passion and my dream is of becoming a nurse one day. NIMAA was a dream come true."
Luz
"Before starting NIMAA, I was working as a certified nursing assistant. I joined NIMAA because I'm a strong believer in continuing my education. Healthcare is my passion. Medical assisting has been another goal that I wanted to crush in my career goals. My favorite memory in the program was the connections we made even across the states. My favorite part of the program is the hands on. I enjoyed every step of the way.
I'm thankful for the opportunity of meeting such a great health care team and doing what I love, healthcare."
Giovanni
"NIMMA has truly taught me so much and has truly helped me grow as a person. It has especially taught me that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I have met so many wonderful people thanks to this program.
I have always loved helping others and thanks to everything I have learned throughout this program I am now able to help others more than ever. NIMAA has encouraged me to believe in myself and has provided me with such a great start and I can't wait to see what lies ahead in my future."
Steph
"The most important thing NIMAA taught me was to have faith in yourself and have confidence in yourself. When it comes to working with patients and learning new skills it's normal to be nervous, but you can be yourself around your peers and your patients. You have to be professional-yes. But you do not have to be someone you're not. NIMAA taught me to learn at my own pace and trust within myself that I'm doing the right thing, that asking for help is okay, and being confident in yourself will reflect well on yourself."
Michele
“Overall, NIMAA does an excellent job of closing the gap between education and employment, preparing students to step directly into the medical assistant role rather than just earning a certificate.
The most important thing I learned in the NIMAA program was how to apply medical knowledge confidently in real clinical settings. Beyond the technical skills, I learned professionalism, communication with patients and care teams, and how to stay calm, organized, and compassionate in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Overall, NIMAA is a strong and well-structured program, and the hands-on apprenticeship model is a huge asset. One suggestion would be to add even more review and practice time for certification exams, especially closer to testing dates, to help students feel as confident as possible.”
Kate
“[The greatest strength of the program is] the communication the instructor provided. Any questions or concerns were replied to promptly and always willing to assist. My instructor is definitely a huge factor in my confidence and me completing the program with high honors.”
Nicole
“[The greatest strength of the program is] tetting to learn clinic hours through your externship while still being able to work and take care of home activities and continue to get through school because it’s online. Also having the support of your instructors supporting you along the way whenever you need it really helps you get through the hard times. My favorite part of the program I would have to say was graduation and seeing all of the classmates accomplishments and hearing everyone cheering and all the excitement and just knowing we were finally finished and hearing everyone’s speeches.”
Bryan
“The greatest strength of the NIMAA program is the hands-on clinical experience and the support provided by dedicated preceptors. Having mentors who genuinely invest in your growth makes a huge difference and helps build real confidence and skill in a clinical setting.
The most important thing I learned in the program was how to apply clinical skills in real-world patient care—especially communication, professionalism, and being adaptable in a busy environment.
My favorite part of the NIMAA program was working with a preceptor who consistently encouraged me, guided me, and helped me grow. That support made the learning experience meaningful and motivated me to become a stronger medical assistant.
Overall, the program was a valuable experience.”
Marissa
“I think the greatest strength of the NIMAA program was my instructor. Tiffany helped me and many others guide us through the 8 months. She went over things with us over and over again until we understood it. She gave us moral support, and treated all of us with respect and patience. Also being able to do skills lab and clinicals really helped with hands on experience.”
Dianelis
“The most important thing I learned in the NIMAA program was how to provide patient care confidently and professionally. I learned proper clinical skills such as taking vitals, administering injections, communicating with patients, and working efficiently in a clinical setting. It taught me the importance of accuracy, empathy, and teamwork in healthcare.”
Josefina
“The in-person experience during externship was very helpful for students to get a feel of what working as an MA at a clinic is like and working as a team to provide patients with the best possible care doing so in real time.
My favorite part was externship and skills lab because they were in person and I absolutely loved working with my preceptors and my group during skills labs. The most important thing I learned was working with a team and being responsible as you're dealing with real patients and making sure you keep up with things and multitasking is super important.”