Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Training (CCMA)
Demand for medical assistants is growing faster than most any other occupation. Begin a career as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and have an impact on the lives of others. Prepare for the National Healthcareer Association’s CCMA certification exam and be ready for an entry-level position in just four months.
Certified clinical medical assistants (CCMAs) combine clinical and procedural knowledge to aid office operations and patient procedures. CCMAs work directly with patients and support the work of doctors and healthcare professionals in hospitals, physicians’ offices and other healthcare facilities. As a CCMA, you will perform general patient care and administrative responsibilities including:
- Taking patient vital signs
- Assisting providers with exams and procedures
- Administering injections or medications
- Performing EKG, phlebotomy and other essential laboratory procedures
- Checking patients in and out upon arrival and departure
- Updating and maintaining electronic health records (EHR)
- Answering phone calls and questions
CCMA Training Program
The UIW CCMA certification training course will equip you with the knowledge and experience necessary to pass the NHA certification exam. You will learn ethical behavior in a medical setting, therapeutic communication, the importance of a first impression, maintaining a safe office environment, medical terminology and clinical procedures.
In addition to 96 hours in the classroom and homework study time, our students are eligible to complete an 80-clock-hour externship experience. The externship serves as a working experience, as well as a reference for future employment. Students are also eligible to take exams to become certified as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and EKG Technician (CET) after the course is complete.
Curriculum
- Interview patients
- Measure and record vital signs
- Prepare exam rooms
- Clean and sterilize medical equipment
- Administer injections, as well as topical or oral medications
- Perform venipuncture and point-of-care testing
Course Dates:
In-person course
June 14, 2025 - Oct. 11, 2025
Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
No class July 5 or Aug. 30, 2025
Course Cost
The total cost of the Certified Medical Assistant Training course is $4,500.
The program fee includes all live instruction, labs, scrub set and all materials including the CCMA certification exam (if taken) and externship (if eligible). Our courses offer financial assistance through Sallie Mae loans, payment plans, MyCAA and Workforce Solutions funding (contact your nearest Texas Workforce Center).
Admissions Requirements
Below is a brief explanation of the course and the requirements for enrollment. Prerequisites for the course include:
- A high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- No felony or misdemeanor related to the sale of drugs. Traffic violations and any other issues must be cleared up before the externship. This is the sole responsibility of each student.
- A history of vaccinations is periodically required to work in the externship.
- Commitment to the rigorous 16-week course schedule
What does a certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) job involve?
Medical assistants are critical members of healthcare teams in a variety of medical settings. As a CCMA, you are often the first and last person a patient interacts with, making a lasting impact on the patient's experience. CCMAs are flexible, performing a variety of tasks such as:
- Taking patient vital signs
- Assisting providers with exams and procedures
- Administering injections or medications
- Performing EKG, phlebotomy and other essential laboratory procedures
- Checking patients in and out upon arrival and departure
- Answering phone calls and questions
- Updating and maintaining electronic health records (EHR)
Are CCMAs the same as CNAs?
While CCMAs may serve in a variety of roles in the healthcare setting, including office processes, clinical procedures and patient management, certified nurse assistants (CNAs) work full-time with patients and may help with basic care activities such as dressing, bathing, and moving patients while they are under medical care.
Do clinical medical assistants need certification?
The healthcare environment operates based on professionalism, precision, and dedication to patient welfare. Medical assistant certification may be required for many jobs. The NHA estimates 89% of employers require or encourage certification. Earning a certification such as the CCMA establishes a medical assistant as a caring, responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials.
In what facilities do CCMAs work?
Certified clinical medical assistants commonly work in hospitals, physicians' offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS.
The healthcare field offers one of the leading areas of opportunities for career growth today. Within healthcare, medical assistants are among the most in-demand professionals.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates 14% growth and 114,600 new job opportunities between now and 2032. According to the BLS, medical assistants earn an average annual salary of $38,270 (as of May 2022). Indeed.com reports that the average wage for a certified medical assistant in the U.S. is $45,061 per year as of Dec. 17, 2023. Texas has the second highest employment level in the nation with nearly 66,720 Medical Assistant jobs as of May 2023.