NEXT SESSION: JANUARY 19, 2022 

This comprehensive 310 hour program will introduce students to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Topics covered include: Preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, the cardiac life cycles, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare, pharmacology, electrocardiography, and the use of an EKG machine with proper lead placement. The certificate includes five components, to be completed within two semesters:

• Part 1:
  55 hours of Clinical Medical Assisting
  55 hours of CMA Phlebotomy
  30 hours of CMA EKG
  
  *Clinical Medical Assisting courses can be taken in any order*

• Part 2: 
  10 hours of Work Readiness training
  160 hours of Externship 

 

COURSE SCHEDULE

Spring 2022 Schedule:

Schedule TBD

 

Fall 2021 Schedule: 

Clinical Medical Assistant

Option 1:  September 1, 2021 - October 15, 2021  |  7 weeks  |  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 6:00 - 9:00 pm 

Option 2:  September 1, 2021 - October 15, 2021  |  7 weeks  |  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

CMA EKG

Option 1:  September 2, 2021 - September 30, 2021  | 5 weeks  |  Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 - 9:30 pm 

Option 2:  September 2, 2021 - September 30, 2021 |  5 weeks  |  Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

CMA Phlebotomy

Option 1:  October 25, 2021 - December 3, 2021  |  6 weeks  |  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 6:00 - 9:00 pm 

Option 2:  October 25, 2021 - December 3, 2021  |  6 weeks  |  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

COST: $3,000*

*Cost breakdown: $1,200 for Clinical Medical Assistant, $1,200 for CMA Phlebotomy, and $600 for CMA EKG*

We accept checks, money orders, credit and debit cards. Financial aid is not available. Payment plans are available. 

 

PREREQUISITES

• High School Transcript or G.E.D
• Students must undergo a Criminal Offense Registry Information (CORI) and Sexual Offense Registry Information (SORI) background check
• Academic Assessment
• Proof of Immunizations (TDap, MMR, Varicella, HepB, Meningococcal, & TB)
• Negative TB test (or chest x-ray)

 

CERTIFICATION

This course will prepare students for the National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination.   

 

REGISTRATION STEPS

Registration for the fall semester is closed. If you would like to be notified when registration opens for the spring, please complete the form HERE.

You can also get started on getting your immunization records for the spring semester. Students are required to have proof of TDap, MMR, Varicella, HepB, Meningococcal, & TB immunizations. A healthcare provider needs to complete and sign the Immunization Form. You will also need to provide your medical records. 

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration for the spring semester is not open and will be open late November. 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

                                                                                       
Download the One Sheet                  Complete our Interest Form                                 Information Sessions will be available in November.    

 

            

 

CONTACT INFO

Email cwd@rcc.mass.edu with questions or to schedule a meeting with the program manager 

 

*This is a non-credit course and runs subject to enrollment. We encourage early registrations.*