Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

Class Description

The Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients and other related tasks. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities. Clinical Medical Assistants should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED. Participants who complete this comprehensive course would be prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification examination.

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Course Structure & Schedule

This is a hybrid program, combining online instruction and in-person lab sessions. Students will receive a detailed course calendar on the first day of class.

Classes are held twice a week, either Mondays & Wednesdays, or Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Daytime Class: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Evening Class: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

In-Person Lab Locations:

• Chester Campus-Brightpoint Community College
• Downtown Campus-Reynolds Community College

What's Included in Tuition?

• Course materials (access to NHA modules)
• Instructor-led training
• Online study guide
• Six (6) practice exams
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• One attempt at the NHA CCMA Certification Exam
• Certification exam will be held on the last day of class

Upcoming Class Dates

Register for Self-Paced Orientation

Register for Employee-Led Orientation (In-Person or via Zoom)

Getting Started

To get started, please create a student profile and register for one of our Healthcare Orientation Sessions. This is the first step toward enrolling in our healthcare classes. During orientation, you will learn about available programs, begin the registration process, and apply for grant funding that can cover up to 100% of your tuition.

Note: You only need to complete one orientation. Please choose either the employee-led session or the self-paced session—not both.

Step 1: Create a profile button

Click here to create a profile button.

Already taken a CCWA class? You probably already have an account-no need to create a new one.

Step 2: Register for Employee-Led Orientation

An employee-led orientation session is a live meeting—held in person or via Zoom—led by a CCWA staff member. During the session, you’ll get an overview of your program, next steps, and have a chance to ask questions in real time.

Click here to register for Employee-Led Orientation.

Step 3: Register for Self-Paced Orientation Sessions

• Log in to your new student profile
• Use the search bar in the top right corner to find CCWA Healthcare New Student Orientation
• Click “Register” to enroll

Step 4: Login Information for Self-Paced Orientation via Canvas

After you create your student profile and register for orientation, you will need to complete the orientation course in Canvas.

Log in to the class here.

If you do not know your USERNAME, please click on "Forgot Username" and follow the prompts. You will need to create a password for your account. Once you have set your password, write this down as you will use this login information repeatedly to access the course materials and assignments.

If you need help accessing your VCCS email account, see the How-To: Checking Your Student Email video. The Help Hub is also available for technical assistance via text (804-476-0401), phone (804-796-4000), or email (Helphub@brightpoint.edu).