Program Summary: As a Clinical Medical Assistant, the student will be trained to help the physician carry out procedures, care for patients, perform basic lab tests and administer medications. The Clinical Medical Assistant works in a physician’s office or a clinic setting. This course consists of 420-hours of accelerated classroom training with emphasis on skills mastery through hands-on practice and supervision and an 80-hour clinical. (Total 420 hours)

Course fee: Course includes consumable supplies, NHA study materials, clinical insurance, name tag and course completion certificate

Date: Mid-June

Student Loan: Sallie Mae loan available. We are listed under Sallie Mae as CTCD-Continuing Education and school code 00400398 if it's asked

Financial assistance: Students with a need for financial assistance may contact Sallie Mae for a student loan. There is also a parent-initiated loan option available with Sallie Mae. We are listed as CTCD-Continuing Education on the Sallie Mae site, school code 00400398. Students who qualify may use MyCAA benefits. Contact MyCAA to see if you qualify.

Program Cost: $2,389

Starting pay: Average $11.54 - $27.16 per hour. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of medical assistants is expected to increase more than 29 percent through the year 2024.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the course and clinical, students will receive a certificate of completion. Additionally, students will qualify to take the optional Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) examination offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The exam is proctored on campus periodically throughout the year. Your instructor will provide you with information on examination dates.

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