Become nationally certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant, helping physicians with procedures such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for medical procedures, and performing phlebotomy (blood drawing) and electrocardiography (EKG).
In order to take the national certification exam for Clinical Medical Assistant, you must successfully pass all five courses in this program. Take the courses in any order, or take them individually. LaGuardia’s CCMA program has had a 100% pass rate for students taking the national CCMA certification exams (National Health Career Association: EKG Technician, Phlebotomist, and CCMA) for the past four years.
Partial tuition scholarships are available for eligible students. A separate application process is required. Contact program staff for more information
COURSES
CCMA Procedures
American Heart Association (AHA) CPR for Healthcare Providers with First Aid (On Campus)
Location: C330
Weekday: Saturday,Monday
Time: –
Fee: $160
Course Code: ACPR101F23.T11.03.00
EKG Technician
Location: BA19
Weekday:
Time: 10:00 AM – 02:30 PM
Fee: $885
Course Code: CCMA102F23.T11.01.00
Location: BA19
Weekday:
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fee: $885
Course Code: CCMA102F23.T11.02.00
Phlebotomy
Location: BA19
Weekday:
Time: 10:00 AM – 02:30 PM
Fee: $1300
Course Code: CCMA103F23.T11.01.00
Location: BA19
Weekday:
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fee: $1300
Course Code: CCMA103F23.T11.02.00
Information Session: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Location: Online
Weekday: Wednesday
Time: 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Fee: $0
Course Code: CCMA000F23.T11.03.00
Location: Online
Weekday: Wednesday
Time: 06:15 PM – 09:15 PM
Fee: $0
Course Code: CCMA000F23.T11.04.00
Medical Terminology
REQUIREMENTS
- Passing of Reading Exam; Prerequisite for National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certifications: High school diploma or equivalency.
Exemption from any course in this sequence requires evidence of previous course completion at another school and passing of a competency exam; passing of a skills competency exam is also required for EKG or Phlebotomy. Must present current AHA BLS with First Aid card for exemption from American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers with First Aid course.
$99 fee per competency exam
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Before registering, apply to the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program
- Complete the application-form.
- Attach your payment and copy of your high school diploma or equivalency.
Register
Ways to Register
By phone
(718) 482-7244
With payment by MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express.
Discounts and waivers apply to all courses except those designated ND.
