Clinical Medical Assisting Program

Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Program
 

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• Total Duration: 14 weeks (373.5 hours)

  • Classroom Hours: 293.5 hours (hybrid: online & in-person)

  • Synchronous Lecture with instructor: 4 hours per week | 48 hours total
     

• In-person clinical lab skills: 28 hours (4 hours every other week + CPR Certification)

  • Asynchronous curriculum & assignments: 15.5 hours per week average |
    217.5 hours total
     

• Externship Hours: 80 hours

  • Placement is made in week 6 by the institution

  • Students will be placed as close to their geographic area of choice, when available

  • Students who are not in good academic standing / passing at the end of week 10 may be in jeopardy of not retaining their externship placement.
     

• Included in Tuition:

  • All required books | Lab Supplies

  • Cost of background check and (1) drug screening test

  • Cost of CCMA National Certification Exam (1)​
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The Certificate Program is 373.5 total clock hours, designed to prepare graduates as medical assistants who are multi-skilled healthcare professionals who perform administrative and clinical tasks, manage emergency situations, communicate effectively, and provide instruction to patients, thus performing as integral healthcare team members.

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All Medical Assisting students must complete an unpaid 80+-hour externship experience at local medical practices during the program. All clinical skills must be successfully passed and documented prior to externship placement.  In addition, students cannot replace absent employees at externship.

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This program is designed to qualify students to take their national certification in medical assisting through an examination accredited by NCCA;

• National Healthcareer Association (CCMA),

• National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA),

• American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA),

• American Medical Technologists (RMA), or

• American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)

Upon completing the program, the graduate is prepared for entry-level positions in the healthcare field as a medical assistant working in clinical and/or administrative settings under the supervision of a licensed practitioner (as approved by individual State policies).