Certificate in Clinical Medical Assistant

Start your healthcare career with Essential Healthcare Academy's Medical Assistant (CCMA) Program. Our accelerated program prepares students with the clinical and administrative skills needed to thrive in today's fast-paced healthcare environment. Through classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory training, and a supervised externship, students gain the knowledge and confidence to provide exceptional patient care in a variety of medical settings. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification examination.

• 12-week accelerated program 
• Experienced healthcare instructors 
• Hands-on skills laboratory 
• 80-hour supervised externship 
• Preparation for the NHA CCMA certification exam 
• Career readiness and job placement assistance 
• Day and evening class options

Applicants must complete the admissions process and meet program requirements, including:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED 
• Government-issued photo ID 
• Health Insurance
• Criminal background check 
• Drug screening 
• Physical examination and required health documentation 
• Current TB screening 
• American Heart Association BLS/CPR (included)
• Ability to read, write and speak English 
• Completion of all enrollment requirements

Payment plan available.