Clinical Medical Assistant
Become an essential member of the healthcare team as a Clinical Medical Assistant. Prepare to support both patients and providers while ensuring clinics and hospitals run smoothly and patients receive the care and compassion they deserve.
Program Information
Today's expanding healthcare industry is creating an ever-increasing demand for highly qualified personnel. Our proven and trusted healthcare career training programs feature a wide range of opportunities, from initial introduction to advanced hands-on clinical experience.
Perform both hands-on clinical tasks and essential administrative duties, from taking vital signs and assisting with exams to scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Become a Clinical Medical Assistant and help shape the future of healthcare.
Course Sequence Order
FCC Completion Awards
Receive an FCC Completion Award for each course completed, recognizing your growing skills and commitment to the field.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Upon successful program completion of this five-course series, you are eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam available through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Earning this certification demonstrates to employers that you have met a nationally recognized standard of clinical and administrative competency. From there, many CCMAs go on to pursue advanced roles in healthcare, including licensed practical nursing, medical office administration, and other allied health specializations.
FCC Workforce Training Certificate
Earning a Workforce Training Certificate (WTC) demonstrates your acquired knowledge, proven skills, and recognized capabilities in the field, preparing you for direct entry into the industry. Review the certificate information below and the eligibility requirements to get started.
Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Workforce Training Certificate
Upon successful completion of this 5-course sequence, you are eligible to receive an FCC Workforce Training Certificate credential that documents your clinical and administrative skills and prepares you for direct entry into patient care environments. As a Clinical Medical Assistant, you will perform hands-on clinical tasks and essential administrative duties, from taking vital signs to scheduling appointments, while supporting providers and delivering compassionate care.
- CAH145 or ADE646 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
- CAH280 Medical Terminology for Healthcare Careers
- CAH281 Clinical Medical Assistant I
- CAH282 Clinical Medical Assistant II
- CAH283 Clinical Medical Assistant Externship
Eligibility Requirements
- Participants are required to successfully complete the course series identified as a Workforce Training Certificate program, as approved by the College.
- Students may request approval to transfer up to 25% of total Certificate contact hours of prior learning from an accredited institution for select Workforce Training Certificates.
- Please note, course substitutions are not permitted and completion is based upon competency.
Important Information
- Certificates are awarded monthly following course completion, rather than at the end of a traditional semester.
- These programs consist of Workforce Training (non-credit) courses with fee structures subject to change.
- Courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.
The CMA program culminates in CAH283 Clinical Medical Assistant Externship, a hands-on clinical externship that places you in a real healthcare setting to apply the skills you gained throughout the program. Under the supervision of experienced healthcare professionals, you can perform clinical and administrative duties in a physician's office, medical clinic, or an outpatient facility. This externship is a required component of the program and is arranged in coordination with our Healthcare Careers staff. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 240.629.7907.
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At a Glance
Career Opportunities
A career as a Clinical Medical Assistant opens the door to a fast-growing field where your work directly supports patient care. CMAs are in demand across a wide range of healthcare settings, from private practices to hospitals and outpatient care centers.
Clinical Medical Assistants
Clinical Medical Assistants complete a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks to keep healthcare practices running smoothly. On the clinical side, they take and record patient vital signs and medical histories, assist physicians during exams, administer injections and medications as directed, and collect specimens for laboratory testing. On the administrative side, they schedule appointments, maintain patient records, handle insurance coding and billing, and manage medical supply inventory. Many CMAs develop specialized skills based on the type of practice they support.
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Advance Your Career
Starting your career as a CMA positions you for advancement into higher-paying roles in healthcare, including licensed practical nursing, health information technology, and medical office management.
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Secure Your Future
Demand for medical assistants continues to grow as the older adult population expands and the need for healthcare services increases. Medical assistants are needed across a wide range of settings, including physicians' offices, hospitals, and outpatient care centers.
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Robin Hovermale
Program Manager, Healthcare Careers
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240.629.7971
Kerri Eyler
Administrative Associate II, Healthcare Careers
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240.629.7907
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