{"id":16721,"date":"2026-03-27T13:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16721&#038;preview_id=16721"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:12:58","slug":"ccma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/ccma\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Clinical Medical Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16721_39601f-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16721_39601f-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16721_39601f-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16721_39601f-0e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16721_39601f-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16721_39601f-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16721_39601f-0e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16721_125177-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16721_125177-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16721_125177-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16721_125177-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16721_125177-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16721_125177-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16721_125177-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16721_125177-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16721_125177-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16721_125177-6d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>We will get you on the path to a career with our accelerated program!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick off your new career as a Medical Assistant! Learn the clinical and administrative skills to work in ambulatory care settings, such as primary care offices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics. Get ready to pass the nationally recognized CCMA exam issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), in just 15 weeks. Medical Assistants are in high demand in the Roanoke area. Get on your way with our career readiness resources and networking opportunities!&nbsp; This is a very popular course, so act now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certification:<\/strong> Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn the Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assist the physician during exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview and educate patients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure and record vital signs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administer injections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data entry and scheduling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuition Includes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Textbook, learning tools, and study materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NHA online practice exams, online study guide, and fee for the CCMA exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student kit with watch, stethoscope, and blood pressure cuff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Life Support (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to a computer and Internet or transportation to campus computer labs for weekly online assignments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students will need to purchase scrubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If students attend optional clinical, students are responsible for CPR certification and required vaccines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must possess a high school diploma or GED\/high school equivalency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate college readiness by completing the English self-assessment.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSevpibeitGlXc7hH9Hsj487-8bWo8FPz7_ybaqR9m1jLKP6ew\/viewform?fbzx=4824065984850718561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English Self Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have access to a computer with the ability to use it at an adequate level for creation, communication and collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/virginiawestern.augusoft.net\/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&amp;int_category_id=8&amp;int_sub_category_id=69&amp;int_catalog_id\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>SCHEDULE &amp; 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