This program will train you to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). CCMAs work in physicians’ offices or clinic settings and help physicians carry out procedures, care for patients, perform basic lab tests, and administer medications. This course combines 205 hours of classroom instruction and 80 hours at an off-site externship for a comprehensive learning experience totaling 285 hours. Externships are from Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Degrees & Certificates
U pon completion of this program, you will be prepared to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Program Information
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The Clinical Medical Assistant course is offered twice a year, and each class size is limited to the first 25 students who complete the registration process. Download the informational packet to get started. |
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Total Cost: $3,195 (includes textbooks, exam voucher, and required supplies)Payment Plan: $3,225 Total Cost (includes tuition, textbooks, NHA voucher, and a $30 one-time payment plan fee) The first payment of $669 is due at the time of registration and includes the one-time $30 fee. Four 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 https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Loans: Student loans may be available through Sallie Mae’s Smart Option Student Loan. Call 1-866-439-0993 for more information. Hazelwood: Please contact Kelly Czapnik at 254.298.8320 or email her at kelly.czapnik@templejc.edu for questions about using your Hazelwood benefits to pay for this program’s tuition. GI Bill: Please contact Magen McCauley at 254.298.8310 or email her at magen.mccauley@templejc.edu for questions about using your GI Bill benefits to pay for this program’s tuition. |
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistants, on average, earn $36,830 annually in Texas with the top 10% of medical assistants earning $45,880 or more. (Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022) |
Fall 2024
Start Date
August 17, 2024
Registration Begins
July 10, 2024
Spring 2025
Start Date
February 22, 2025
Registration Begins
November 06, 2024