What Advanced eClinical Training (ACT) does

Advanced eClinical Training (ACT) is a private, online healthcare education provider founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, delivering self-paced certification programs for entry-level allied health roles. Its core catalog comprises five nationally accredited certification tracks—Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT), and Physical Therapy Technician (PTTC)—aligned with NHA, PTCB, and AMCA exams. The company also sells Pre-Medical, Pre-PA, and Pre-Pharmacy Mentorship Programs and an accelerated pathway for International Medical Graduates, targeting pre-health undergraduates, career changers, and foreign-trained clinicians seeking fast-tracked U.S. credentials.

The platform combines asynchronous online instruction with simulation-based clinical training (including a third-party SIMTICS integration, a virtual patient simulation module, an interactive ECG lab, and an AI-powered teaching assistant for tutoring and feedback), plus an at-home venipuncture/injection practice kit shipped to students. A 1,000+-site clinical partner network supplies the 160 verified externship hours embedded in each program. Tuition runs $2,200–$3,300 for the base certification package and $3,500–$4,500 with kit or mentorship add-ons, with interest-free monthly installment plans; program completion runs 8–12 weeks and the company reports a 97% CCMA pass rate (vs. a 74% national average) and 95% placement within two months.

The go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer self-serve enrollment through learn.adclin.org, supplemented by an institutional/university channel (Emory HeartStart), a government-funded channel via ETPL/WIOA and DOL Registered Apprenticeship approvals, and an employer externship-to-hire channel through Mayo Clinic, HCA Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, CVS Health, Concentra, and Walgreens. ACT is licensed as a private postsecondary career school by the New Hampshire Department of Education and holds ACE academic review, ETPL/WIOA, DOL Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor status, and direct NHA/PTCB/AMCA training-provider approvals—creating eligibility for federal and state workforce funding that complements consumer tuition revenue.

Name

Advanced eClinical Training (ACT)

Legal name

Advanced eClinical Training

Website

https://advclinical.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced eClinical Training (ACT) is an online healthcare education provider offering self-paced certification programs (CCMA, CPT, CPCT, CPHT, PTTC) for pre-health students and career changers, bundled with externship placement through 1,000+ healthcare partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Healthcare Certification Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications (EDAAANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB), Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

Keywords

• Online medical certification
• Healthcare training programs
• Clinical externship placement
• Allied health education
• Pre-health mentorship

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: One-time fees for certification programs with multiple package tiers. Tuition includes course access, certification exam fees, and career services. Payment plans (0% interest monthly installments) available.
2. Mentorship Program Fees: Premium mentorship programs (Pre-Med, Pre-PA, Pre-Pharmacy) bundled with certification courses at higher price points, including personalized guidance, virtual sessions, and application support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Advanced eClinical Training (ACT) delivers 100% online, self-paced healthcare certification programs (CCMA, CPT, CPCT, CPHT, PTTC) bundled with simulation-based clinical skills training, AI-powered tutoring, and a nationwide externship placement network of 1,000+ healthcare partner sites. The company complements its core certification offerings with pre-medical, pre-PA, and pre-pharmacy mentorship programs aimed at strengthening graduate school applications through verified clinical experience.

Product overview

Advanced eClinical Training (ACT) is a healthcare workforce solutions provider offering a unified platform combining online medical certification programs with clinical experience pathways. The core portfolio includes five NHA/NCCA-aligned certification programs: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT), and Physical Therapy Technician (PTTC). These are bundled with integrated clinical externship placement services through a network of 1,000+ healthcare partners, and complemented by Pre-Medical, Pre-PA, and Pre-Pharmacy Mentorship Programs. ACT also offers specialized pathways for International Medical Graduates and Pre-Health certificate programs. The platform provides end-to-end support from training through certification to job placement, with an AI-powered teaching assistant for personalized learning support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Program 8-week self-paced online medical assistant certification program preparing students for the NHA CCMA exam. Includes simulation-based training, virtual ECG lab, optional venipuncture kit, and guaranteed externship placement through 1,000+ nationwide healthcare partners. Tuition: $3,300 (standard), $3,500 (with kit), $4,500 (with mentorship).
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Program 8-week self-paced online phlebotomy technician certification preparing students for the NHA CPT exam. Includes virtual patient simulations, optional phlebotomy simulation kit, and 40 live venipuncture sticks externship requirement. Tuition: $2,200.
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) Program 8-week self-paced online patient care technician certification preparing students for the AMCA or NHA CPCT exam. Uses SIMTICS simulation platform for virtual clinical skills training. Includes virtual ECG lab and optional venipuncture kit. Tuition: $3,300 (standard), $3,500 (with kit), $4,500 (with mentorship).
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) Program 12-week self-paced online pharmacy technician certification preparing students for PTCB PTCE or NHA ExCPT exams. Includes optional externship placement through Walgreens and CVS partnerships. Tuition: $3,000.
• Physical Therapy Technician (PTTC) Certification 8-week self-paced online physical therapy technician certification preparing students for the AMCA PTTC exam. Includes virtual clinic skills simulations and optional externship placement in physical therapy clinics nationwide. Tuition: $2,400.
• Pre-Medical Mentorship Program (PMMP) 12-month mentorship program pairing pre-med students with MD advisors. Includes 8 virtual guidance sessions, application prep, personal statement review, interview prep, and letter of reference from MD mentor.
• Pre-Physician Assistant Mentorship Program (PAMP) Pre-PA mentorship program with virtual guidance sessions, application support, personal statement review, and mock interviews to help students gain a competitive edge for PA school applications.
• Pre-Pharmacy Mentorship Program (PPMP) Pre-pharmacy mentorship with 12 months of access, 4 virtual guidance sessions, strategic application planning, and personal statement review for pharmacy school applicants.
• International Medical Graduates (IMG) Certification Pathway Accelerated certification pathway for international medical graduates. Interactive study guide review program enabling certification in as little as one week. Includes resume review by MDs and professional community access.
• Clinical Externship Placement Services Nationwide clinical placement network of 1,000+ healthcare partners including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practices. Provides 160 verified clinical hours, supervised by licensed professionals and documented for employment applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% CCMA exam pass rate (vs 74% national average)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Emory University HeartStart ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partnership to deliver Clinical Medical Assistant training for approximately 50 pre-medical students. The program provides certification preparation and clinical experience through ACT's University Pathway model and Externi platform, aiming to enhance students' medical school applications.
• ConcentracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2026Clinical partner providing externship placement opportunities for medical assistant students. Part of ACT's expanded nationwide network of over 1,000 healthcare sites supporting workforce development.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2026Clinical partner providing externship placement opportunities for medical assistant students. Major healthcare system partner in ACT's clinical network expansion.
• CVS HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2026Clinical partner providing externship placement opportunities for medical assistant and pharmacy technician students. Supports ACT's nationwide clinical education network.
• WalgreenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptional pharmacy externship partner providing hands-on experience for pharmacy technician certification students at retail pharmacy locations.
• Mayo CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical externship partner for medical assistant student training. Prestigious healthcare facility providing real-world clinical experience opportunities.
• HCA HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical externship partner for student training. Major hospital system providing clinical placement opportunities across multiple facilities.
• 1,000+ Healthcare Sites NationwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded nationwide clinical partner network supporting externship placements for students in medical assistant and allied health training programs across the United States. Includes hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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