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
Information Session: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Learn about LaGuardia's Certified Clinical Medical Assistant programs.
Explore job opportunities in the medical assisting field.
Location: Online
Weekday: Tuesday
Time: 06:15 PM – 09:15 PM
Fee: $0
Course Code: CCMA000U25.T11.01.00
Location: Online
Weekday: Thursday
Time: 06:15 PM – 09:15 PM
Fee: $0
Course Code: CCMA000U25.T11.02.00
Location: Online
Weekday: Wednesday
Time: 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Fee: $0
Course Code: CCMA000U25.T11.03.00
Location: Online
Weekday: Thursday
Time: 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Fee: $0
Course Code: CCMA000U25.T11.04.00
Location: Online
Weekday: Wednesday
Time: 06:15 PM – 09:15 PM
Fee: $0
Course Code: CCMA000U25.T11.05.00
Location: Online
Weekday: Tuesday
Time: 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Fee: $0
Course Code: CCMA000U25.T11.06.00
CCMA Procedures
Location: In-Person Instruction
Weekday:
Time: 10:00 AM – 02:30 PM
Fee: $654
Course Code: CCMA104U25.T11.01.00
Location: In-Person Instruction
Weekday:
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fee: $654
Course Code: CCMA104U25.T11.02.00
Career Insider Series: Professions in Healthcare (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant)
• Begin a career in one of the fastest growing healthcare fields in the U.S.
• Meet with our industry experts and find out how you can provide crucial support to patients by becoming a Medical Coding or Certified Medical Administrative Assistant.
Medical Terminology
American Heart Association (AHA) CPR for Healthcare Providers with First Aid (On Campus)
EKG Technician
Phlebotomy
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.
