Clinical Medical Assistant

Individuals must meet the following requirements for admission:

• Has earned a high school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence Certificate.
• Be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Has a photo ID and a social security card.
• Willing to complete a criminal history background check (individuals with any infractions that would prohibit certification will not be admitted into the program).
• Be willing to provide evidence of the following required immunizations via Castlebranch electronic compliance tracker:
  • flu shot, hepatitis B series vaccine, tetanus, two measles, rubella, mumps,  two varicella, and COVID-19 series. 
• Proof of completion of the CPR course for Healthcare Provider.
• Prior to the beginning of the externship:
  • Must obtain a tuberculosis skin test, 30-days prior to externship.
  • Is willing to provide the results from a drug screening test (wait on the instructor to request before completing).
  • Tuition must be paid in full prior to the externship.

The Clinical Medical Assistant course is offered two times a year and each class size is limited to the first 20 students who have completed the application process.

The completed application packet and all required documentation must be dropped off in person at the BCE Registration Office.

Please Remember

• Only complete applications are accepted
• Create a Castlebranch account and pay a $30, non-refundable fee for the electronic compliance tracker.
• At registration, be prepared to pay $40 with a credit card or debit card for an online background check.
• At registration, be prepared to pay for the course

Total Cost: $3,234 (includes textbooks, exam voucher, required supplies)

Payment  Plan: $3,264 Total Cost (includes tuition, textbooks, NHA voucher, and a $30 one-time payment plan fee)

The first payment of $708 is due at the time of registration and includes the one-time $30 fee. Five additional payments of $639 are due monthly. Cash payments cannot be used to set up payment plans; payment plans are set up online. Checking and routing information is preferred.  Credit and debit card payments are accepted but additional fees apply.

Financial Aid: Eligible students may receive financial aid for 50% of the tuition.  Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Loans: Student loans may be available through SallieMae’s Smart Option Student Loan.  Call 1-866-439-0993 for more information.

Scholarship: Students may be eligible for the Direct Your Destiny (DYD) Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Scholarship. For more information see Financial Assistance.

Grant: Students may be eligible for the Reskilling Grant. More information can be found  here:  https://www.templejc.edu/admissions/scholarships/comeback/

Class begins: March 20, 2022
Registration begins November 1st, 2021

Temple Location: Saturdays, 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Taylor Location: Tuesdays, 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Starting pay averages $13 an hour

*U.S. Department of Labor