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Employer Solutions
How MedCerts Helps Employers Address The Medical Assistant Shortage
For healthcare employers struggling to find medical assistants (MAs), recent data spells out the extent of the problem.
According to a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) survey, 47% of medical practice leaders say medical assistant is the most difficult role to recruit in 2025. Meanwhile, a study published in The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine found the annual turnover rate for MAs is 59%, with the estimated turnover cost per MA being $14,200.
Healthcare facilities need a more sustainable strategy for hiring and retaining MAs, and the MedCerts Medical Assistant program has a proven track record of addressing that problem. Through either upskilling or apprenticeship partnerships, the MedCerts Medical Assistant program uses asynchronous online learning to successfully expand the pool of qualified candidates.
The program costs $4,000 per learner and, through a combination of video instruction and interactive, engaging online content, teaches students the administrative and medical responsibilities necessary to be job-ready. Students who successfully complete the program will earn a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification, both from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Setting Up Students For Success: Best Practices For Sponsoring Allied Healthcare Training Programs
When employers partner with MedCerts Partner Solutions to fill their vacant allied healthcare positions through online certification training, one of the most common questions is, How do we pick the right candidates to sponsor? It’s an important decision, as learners typically agree to two-year contracts with their employer in exchange for employers agreeing to pay the student’s MedCerts tuition.
MedCerts Addresses New Minnesota Sterile Processing Technician Certification Requirements
Recently, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law a new state requirement for central service technicians, also known as Sterile Processing Technicians, that they need to earn certification within two years of getting hired, effective January 1, 2028.
Academic Solutions
How to Choose the Right Academic Program for Your Institution
If your higher education institution is searching for a reputable and successful online platform to license content, two qualities should be at the top of your checklist. You need an academic program that is relevant to the current demands of the marketplace, and that program must bring the results your students seek.
Finding in-demand, outcomes-driven programs can feel overwhelming, and that’s only the beginning. It can take time to research the academic programs available for content licensing.
Workforce demands are shifting quickly, but the push toward online, flex learning isn’t a trend. More students are looking for programs in high-demand industries such as healthcare and information technology to earn necessary credentials. You can build a diverse student population and increase revenue for your institution with this exciting opportunity.
But first, you’ll need to check all the right boxes to ensure your institution finds the right partner for your enrollment and curriculum goals.
5 Most Popular Certifications Students Want Right Now
The demand for healthcare workers is growing rapidly. With about 1.9 million new job openings projected annually, many students are searching for a way to enter this quickly growing sector. MedCerts Partner Solutions offers training for fast, career-ready certifications so students can access diverse job opportunities, unlock more earning potential and explore future advancement in their careers.
4 Credit for Prior Learning Examples
Academic institutions play a critical role in stabilizing the healthcare workforce. Staffing shortages are making it increasingly difficult for health institutions nationwide to fill even basic roles. But new approaches to academic credentialing can go a long way toward restoring the balance. Offering Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is one such strategy.
Workforce Solutions
5 Tips for Supporting Clients Balancing Full-Time Work and School
Starting career training is an adjustment, and one of the biggest challenges is balancing full-time work and school. Case managers serve an essential role as hands-on coaches and cheerleaders, helping clients manage their time and tap into available resources. With these five action tips, you can help your clients reduce stress and stay committed to program completion.
How to Create a Career Pathway With Your Clients
Outlining a clear career pathway can help your clients stay focused on finishing their job training program and launching a rewarding career. A career pathway is a structured plan that maps the education, training and job experience your clients need to qualify for a desired position. It breaks the journey into sequential, actionable steps for your clients to follow.
4 Employment Barriers Your Clients May Be Dealing With
It’s rare that your clients are unemployed or underemployed without a good reason for their situations. Likely, these clients have very understandable employment barriers that have made their career paths difficult.
But they may not fully know what’s stopping them from moving forward professionally, and it may take some discussion to pinpoint what’s keeping them from reaching their career goals.
MedCerts Program Solutions
The Art of Instructional Design & Why It Matters
Instructional design fosters long-term learning. This design methodology draws from different learning theories, behavioral psychology, educational outcomes and communication principles to build tailored training programs. At MedCerts Partner Solutions, each of our eLearning courses delivers effective knowledge and real-world skills through a proven instructional design framework focused on innovative, engaging and targeted content.
7 Examples of EdTech Changing How We Teach
Gone are the days when the only way students and adult learning professionals could expand their education required them to sit in a classroom. Now, thanks to advancements in EdTech, (education technology), teaching and learning have been transformed.
From higher education to workforce training, learning technology is now the backbone of scalable digital solutions for academics. Professionals needing continuing education and students looking to complete certificates and degrees can go online and still work with highly respected academic institutions.
In the Age of AI: Why IT Professionals Need a Course in Professional Skills and Ethics
There’s never been a better time for companies to offer soft skill and ethical training for IT workers around generative AI, for the simple reason the need is already here. According to a ServiceNow 2024 survey, 72% of IT workers use AI-generated code in their development processes.
Apprenticeships
How MedCerts Apprenticeships Work
Building a talent pipeline is easier with on-the-job training and a trusted educational partner. MedCerts Partner Solutions is one of the first online apprenticeship providers approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, and we know what it takes to succeed.
At MedCerts, we work closely with workforce partners and healthcare and IT organizations to onboard promising, committed entry-level workers. If you’ve ever wondered how apprenticeships work and how they can benefit your organization, we’re here to guide you.
6 Reasons Healthcare Apprenticeship Programs Work So Well
Every HR professional or executive in healthcare today knows the reality behind trying to stay ahead of the ongoing staffing crisis in America. This struggle demands creative and innovative solutions that are also sustainable. But most of all, it requires something that works!
In recent years, apprenticeships have proven to be a successful strategy for filling healthcare workforce vacancies. Yet, implementing an apprenticeship program into your current training protocols may seem overwhelming. If your medical or wellness organization is considering adding healthcare apprenticeship programs to its training initiatives, you’re embarking on a great opportunity. The on-the-job training facilitated by MedCerts Partner Solutions has proven successful in addressing staffing shortages, improving retention and upskilling talent.
Let’s look at six reasons why MedCerts healthcare apprenticeships are so effective.
Building the Future Allied Health Workforce with Apprenticeships
As people seek better ways to enter or move around within the labor market, there’s no question that an increasingly mainstream approach has been apprenticeships. According to the Department of Labor, nearly 610,000 Americans are currently working as apprentices, a 106% increase since 2013. Given the high cost of postsecondary education, the need to hire quickly, and the relaxing of degree requirements, apprenticeships have become an appealing and effective alternative to college.
News & Notes
MedCerts to Expand Access to Healthcare and IT Career Training in New Partnership with Tier One Career and Technical Institute
LIVONIA, Mich., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LIVONIA, Mich. – MedCerts, a Stride, Inc. company and a leader in online career training, is proud to announce a transformative new partnership with Tier One Career and Technical Institute, expanding access to high-demand, industry-recognized certification programs in the healthcare and information technology (IT) sectors.
MedCerts and Motlow State Community College Unite to Accelerate Healthcare and IT Careers: Fast-Track Opportunities Now Available
Lynchburg, Tenn., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MedCerts, a nationally recognized leader in online career training and a Stride Inc. company, is collaborating with Motlow State Community College to provide accessible, affordable, high-demand healthcare and information technology training programs that lead to industry-recognized certifications. These programs are designed to equip students with the skills necessary for thriving careers in the healthcare and IT industry.
