The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Training Program equips students with the administrative and clinical skills needed to support physicians and healthcare providers in a variety of settings. This program prepares individuals to become multi-skilled allied health professionals who can perform both front-office and back-office duties.
Program Overview
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Length: Typically 6–9 months (varies by college or training provider; includes classroom instruction and clinical externship)
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Approval: Offered through accredited colleges or training institutions in alignment with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) standards
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Purpose: Prepares students for clinical tasks (vital signs, injections, specimen collection, EKGs) and administrative duties (scheduling, billing, electronic health records)
Requirements
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Completion of a CCMA training program (instruction + externship)
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Demonstrated competency in both clinical and administrative procedures
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Passing the NHA CCMA national certification exam
Fees
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Program Tuition – $4800.00
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Application Fee – $125.00
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Examination Fee – Paid separately to the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
👉 After completing training and successfully passing the exam, graduates become Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMAs) and are eligible to work in hospitals, physician practices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics.