The employment program offers training held entirely online.
Unemployed or underemployed residents of the county must first register and speak with organizers before committing to up to 20 hours a week in training classes.
According to Simmons, 40 to 50 people have been placed in medical jobs since last year.
"Our goal is if we can get the credential training to the students, they can get their foot in the door and really begin a career," said MedCerts member Sandy Mead. "Our goal is to help enhance their opportunities and get them a career and get them a boost that they need to get out there and begin that career and not be in the lower income levels.”