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  • The high demand for Medical Assistants is projected to grow 23% through 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.



  • 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

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Orientation Session (Online)

    The online orientation session is a prerequisite for the EKG Technician and Phlebotomy courses. You will be contacted by program staff prior to the orientation session with the details about how to attend. 

    Wed 1/25/2023 1/25/2023 1:00-4:00 $ FREE CCMA000W23.T11.01.00

    Thurs 1/26/2023 1/26/2023 6:15-9:15 $ FREE CCMA000W23.T11.02.00

    Mon 2/6/2023 2/6/2023 6:15-9:15 $ FREE CCMA000W23.T11.03.00

    Fri 2/10/2023 2/10/2023 1:00-4:00 $ FREE CCMA000W23.T11.04.00

    Mon 2/27/2023 2/27/2023 1:00-4:00 $ FREE CCMA000W23.T11.05.00

    Thurs 3/2/2023 3/2/2023 1:00-4:00 $ FREE CCMA000W23.T11.06.00

    Thurs 3/9/2023 3/9/2023 6:15-9:15 $ FREE CCMA000W23.T11.07.00

    Mon 3/13/2023 3/13/2023 6:15-9:15 $ FREE CCMA000W23.T11.08.00

    Medical Terminology

    Develop a basic working knowledge of the language of healthcare to serve as a basis for your individual career growth by using an applied approach. Learn basic medical terms and how they are used in documenting and reporting patient care procedures. ND

    Mon, Wed, Fri 3/17/2023 4/5/2023 10:00-2:30 $405 CCMA101W23.T11.01.00

    Mon, Wed, Fri 3/17/2023 4/5/2023 6:00-10:00 $405 CCMA101W23.T11.02.00

    American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers with First Aid

    Learn how to save a life using CPR, airway adjuncts and defibrillators and how to rescue victims of a choking emergency. Respond with proper first aid techniques for medical and trauma emergencies. Skills and knowledge will be tested according to American Heart Association (AHA) criteria for Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification. You will receive two AHA textbooks and AHA certification in BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers and AED. ND

    Wed, Fri & Mon 4/12/2023 4/17/2023 1:00-5:00 $160 ACPR101S23.T11.01.00

    Wed, Fri & Mon 4/12/2023 4/17/2023 6:00-10:00 $160 ACPR101S23.T11.02.00

    EKG Technician

    Become a certified EKG technician. Explore the anatomy and physiology of the heart, modern EKG techniques, basic EKG interpretation, and new techniques in cardiac monitoring. Discover the relationship between EKG interpretation, disease states, and commonly used medications. You will learn how to prep patients; take vital signs; set up an EKG machine; and perform electrocardiograms. Successful completion allows you to take the national EKG Technician certification exam. ND

    Mon, Wed, Fri + 3 Saturdays 4/24/2023 5/27/2023 10:00-2:30 $885 CCMA102W23.T11.01.00

    Mon, Wed, Fri + 3 Sundays 4/24/2023 5/28/2023 6:00-10:00 $885 CCMA102W23.T11.02.00

    Phlebotomy

    Become a certified phlebotomist. Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the venous system as well as phlebotomy practices. Develop your skills in a variety of blood collection techniques while employing universal precautions: vacuum collection, dermal punctures, and using syringes and butterfly needles. A minimum of 35 live blood draws are required during the practical skills labs. Successful completion of this course allows you to take the national phlebotomy technician certification exam. ND

    Mon, Wed, Fri + 3 Saturdays 6/5/2023 7/22/2023 10:00-2:30 $1300 CCMA103W23.T11.01.00

    Mon, Wed, Fri + 3 Sundays 6/5/2023 7/23/2023 6:00-10:00 $1300 CCMA103W23.T11.02.00

    CCMA Procedures

    Learn Clinical Medical Assistant procedures for patient care. This course involves positioning, assessment, history taking, triage, patient education, and handling of special patient situations. Become familiar with office basics such as billing and coding, scheduling, filing, and office reception. You must successfully complete either EKG Technician or Phlebotomy to take this course. Successful completion of CCMA Procedures and the other four courses in this series allows you to take the national Clinical Medical Assistant certification exam. ND 

    Mon, Wed, Fri + 1 Saturday 2/6/2023 3/13/2023 10:00-2:30 $654 CCMA104W23.T11.01.00

    Mon, Wed, Fri + 1 Sunday 2/6/2023 3/13/2023 6:00-10:00 $654 CCMA104W23.T11.02.00

    CCMA Internship

    Enhance your Clinical Medical Assistant skills with hands-on, real-world experience in a designated healthcare facility. Upon successful completion of the 5-course CCMA Program, you may participate in a free 200-hour (20-hour per week) internship performing daily clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs; carrying out phlebotomy and EKGs; and assisting physicians with basic medical care. You will be closely supervised and evaluated by your LaGuardia Internship Manager as well as an assigned facility preceptor. Get on-the-job experience that will help make you more marketable, and increase your self-confidence and professionalism. ND 

  • REQUIREMENTS

    Prerequisites & Exemptions

    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.

    Fees

    $99 fee per competency exam

  • CAREER PROFILE

    Potential Jobs

    A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant can work as a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant, earning $15-$35/hour. With additional training, you can also work as a Patient Care Technician or Patient Care Associate.

    Job Market Trends
    There is a high demand for Medical Assistants at private physician offices, clinics, hospitals, ambulatory care centers, community health centers and medical homes.

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    Attach your payment and copy of your high school diploma or equivalency.



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