Maryland healthcare training: free English-linked course has a 9 November information session

Maryland residents who want to improve their English while training for healthcare work can explore a free clinical medical assistant course at Montgomery College. The next listed online information session is Monday, 9 November 2026, at 9am.

The college’s Spring 2027 programme flyer confirms the November session and says applicants must register and attend. The course is planned for February to May 2027.

Who can apply?

Applicants must live in Maryland, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, be eligible to work in the US and need to improve their English. They must also want to work as a clinical medical assistant and take the required tests. F-1 and J-1 visa holders cannot use this programme.

Why this matters: Combining workplace English with job training can offer a practical next step for newcomers exploring a healthcare career. Check the course requirements before rearranging work or other commitments.

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What the course covers

The college’s current course page lists classes from Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm, at its Rockville location, 900 Hungerford Drive. It says training is free for people who qualify.

Students work on English and job-related skills while preparing for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant examination. Preparing for an exam is not the same as receiving certification or a job offer.

How to take the next step

Use the college’s information-session registration link. Attending the session does not guarantee a place. The college uses testing and an interview to assess which classes suit applicants.

For questions, contact ESOL@montgomerycollege.edu or 240-567-8950. Confirm the current schedule and any remaining places with the college before making plans.

Illustrative training photograph, not Montgomery College: Duy Tân Đại học / Pexels, used under the Pexels licence.