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Become a Certified

Clinical Medical Assistant

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Develop sought-after skills for a lucrative career in healthcare

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As a Clinical Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in any healthcare team. Whether you're working in a hospital, physician's office, or healthcare facility, you'll be an important part of the team, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care possible. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have a desire to work in healthcare, becoming a Clinical Medical Assistant could be the perfect career path for you, and our program will help to prepare you for this rewarding career.

essential information

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Clinical Medical Assistant certification course

program fees

  • CCMA Tuition $2,000

  • Registration fee: $100

  • Scrubs required: $25

  • Tuition assistance may be available

Class info

  • 15-week program

  • In-person and Hybrid classes available

  • Meets 2 days each week

  • 4 hours each day

  • Class size: 12 students

  • Space is limited, please register early

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start dates

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Fall 2024

In-Person Day Program

  • October 28, 2024 - February 27, 2025

  • Meets Mon/Thurs at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Central Time

Hybrid Night Program

  • October 29, 2024 - February 25, 2025

  • Meets virtually for lectures every Tuesday at 5:00 - 9:00 pm Central Time

  • Meets on-campus for clinical labs every Thursday at 5:00 - 9:00 pm Central Time

Rolling Admission

  • Additional start dates will be added if enrollment permits

  • Please apply online and the Program Director will contact you directly

about our certificate program

why pursue a career in Medical Assisting

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical assistants earn an average annual salary of $38,190 and work in one of the fastest growing professions. The BLS also estimates that at least 123,000 new jobs will be needed in this profession each year over the next decade.

course topics

In the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program, the skills and topics you will learn include:

  • Healthcare Systems & Settings

  • Medical Terminology

  • Basic Pharmacology

  • Nutrition

  • Psychology

  • Body Structures & Organ Systems

  • Pathophysiology & Disease Processes

  • Microbiology

  • General Patient Care

  • Infection Control

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  • Testing & Laboratory Procedures

  • Phlebotomy

  • EKG & Cardiovascular Testing

  • Preparing & Administering Medication

  • Assisting in Small Procedures

  • Patient Care Coordination & Education

  • Administrative Assisting

  • Communication & Customer Service

  • Medical Law & Ethics

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How to Apply

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The application and enrollment process for our Medical Assistant Certificate Program must be completed at least 30 days prior to requested program start date.

Apply on our Website

Schedule an Advising Meeting

Present Required Documents

Begin Class

Required documents for our Medical Assistant Certificate Program are:

Photo ID

Social Security Card

Birth Certificate

Health Insurance Card

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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