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 Mandatory Orientation