Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) are a vital part of clinical patient care. They perform tasks including preparing patients for the doctor, obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens (phlebotomy for example), performing EKGs, and assisting during exams and procedures to name a few. This field is continually growing with the expansion of medical offices nationwide.

Completion of this workforce training certificate results in sitting for the National Health Career Association (NHA) exam for a national certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant. To qualify for this certification, student must complete the following courses:

• HTH-5330 Introduction to Clinical Medical Assisting
• HTH-5340 Basic Procedures for Medical Assisting
• HTH-5350 Advanced Procedures for Medical Assisting

Important note: Content is presented in the classroom, health laboratory, and online settings.   You will be required to meet in the classroom on the days shown and work in the online classroom for additional hours.

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CCMA to RMA Pathway 

Help keep your community safe and healthy as a medical assistant.

These multiskilled professionals perform a wide range of patient care and administrative responsibilities throughout the healthcare field.

The CCMA to RMA Pathway is a seamless progression that enables students to quickly break into and advance in a rewarding career in medical assisting.

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) workforce training certificate: Acquire the foundational knowledge and skills to sit for the National Healthcareer Association’s CCMA national certification exam and be ready for entry-level positions—in just three months.
• Medical Assisting Certificate: Expand your professional expertise and access further career opportunities with CSM’s Medical Assisting Certificate program. Prepare for the Registered Medical Assistant national certification exam with this 12-month, 34-credit academic program.

Students who complete CSM’s CCMA workforce training certificate program and pass the CCMA certification exam receive academic credit for one course required for the Medical Assisting Certificate program (three credits).