Program Overview
Note: Most program activity is completed online, but there are some required face-to-face instructional activities. Reliable access to the internet and a computer is required.
Certification: Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible to sit for the certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Important: This is a non-credit program, and federal financial aid, including the Pell Grant, does not apply.
Complete the WCE Short Form
All students must complete the WCE Short Form, even if they have previously attended a WCE course or are a current Temple College student. This is the first required step in the application process and cannot be skipped.
Complete Short FormPrepare All Required Documents
Refer to the Clinical Requirements Checklist for a list of all required documents. Ensure all documents are complete and up to date. If any are missing or expired, update or obtain them before proceeding. Health records must show your name, date of birth, and the administering provider.
Purchase Screening Package
Once all required documents are gathered, purchase the screening package (Background Check and Document Tracker).
Purchase Screening PackageUpload All Required Documents
Upload all the required documents to your document tracker in Complio. Once all documents are approved, proceed to the next step.
If you need the American Heart Association BLS Certificate, you can register for a course here: tinyurl.com/wce-bls. If the available dates don't work for you, visit templecpr.com for other options. Note: If you are a DYD Scholarship recipient, do not register for the BLS course through these links.
- If you have not received the Hepatitis B vaccine or cannot provide proof, request the Heplisav-B series (a two-dose series, completed in one month). The first dose must be administered by January 6, 2026. Note: If you receive the three-dose series, you will not be eligible for this cohort, as it takes six months to complete.
- The Tdap, Influenza (Flu) vaccines, TB test, and BLS Certification must remain valid throughout the program.
- If you need the Varicella or MMR vaccines (two-dose series), start the first dose no later than January 6, 2026.
General Requirements
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 18 years of age or older
- A valid driver's license or state-issued ID
- A Social Security number and the ability to provide proof of it upon request
Background Check Requirements
- Must pass a criminal background check with no infractions that would prohibit employment
Clinical Compliance Requirements
- Must upload documentation of all clinical requirements in Complio
- All documentation must be approved in Complio
- Please refer to the Clinical Requirements Checklist on what must be submitted
Post-Acceptance Requirements
- Pass a drug test
You will receive further instructions on how to complete your drug test 30 days before your clinical start date. Please do not order the drug test without prompt.
Includes: Textbooks, Certification Exam, and Drug Test
Additional Costs:
- Hunter-green scrubs
- Document tracker and background check
- AHA BLS Certification course
- Watch with a second hand
- Comfortable closed-toe and heel, primarily white or black, shoes
Multiple funding sources may be available to help reduce your program costs
Schedule
- Due at Registration: $669
- 1st Month After Registration: $639
- 2nd Month After Registration: $639
- 3rd Month After Registration: $639
- 4th Month After Registration: $639
Important: Your tuition must be paid in full at least two weeks before the program ends to receive the exam voucher and Certificate of Completion.
Notification of Acceptance
You will receive an official acceptance email within a week of submitting your application, provided all requirements are completed and spots are available. The email will include payment instructions and orientation details.
Orientation
Your program has a mandatory orientation. The orientation will typically cover: Program expectations, Course schedules, Issuance of textbooks, Q&A with the instructor, clinical coordinator, and/or WCE staff.
Prepare for Class
Before your program begins, ensure you are able to log into the following: Your Temple College Student Email, Your Online Learning Platform (D2L).
Clinicals
Students who are eligible for clinicals are required to complete a drug test at least 14 days before clinicals begin. We will issue the drug test order. You will receive more information closer to the clinical start date.
Program Completion
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion and become eligible to sit for your program's certification exam or start the licensure process for your program.
If your account has an outstanding balance, the Certificate of Completion and any applicable exam vouchers will not be issued until the balance is paid in full.
Description
This program will train you to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). CCMAs work in physicians’ offices or inpatient settings, where they help physicians carry out procedures, care for patients, perform basic lab tests, and administer medications. The course includes 205 hours of classroom instruction and 80 hours at an off-site externship, totaling 285 hours of comprehensive learning. Externships are scheduled from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Students will complete their coursework online asynchronously. Skills/Lab Day will be held in person on select Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Additionally, students will meet with the Clinical/Externships Coordinator on select Saturdays via Microsoft Teams throughout the program. You will need access to a personal computer/laptop and the internet for this class. Upon successful completion, graduates will receive a certificate of completion and become eligible to sit for the certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Course Objectives
- Identify parts of the human body
- Describe the basic function of each body system
- Utilize medical terminology in written and spoken communications
- Define medical terminology found in medical records
- Define medical conditions, diseases and disorders commonly treated
- Perform the procedures for rooming a patient
- Obtain the vital signs of a patient
- Perform basic wound care
- Demonstrate proper positioning and draping for patient procedures
- Demonstrate first aid for disorders of the musculoskeletal system
- Demonstrate the collection of specimens
- Locate information regarding medications
- Demonstrate the administration of oral and injectable medications
- Instruct patients in preventative health practices
- Assist physicians with examinations
- Demonstrate minor specimen testing and recording of results
- Assist physicians with EKG/ECG tests
- Demonstrate skill in goal setting, organization, note taking and test taking
- Use communication strategies associated with quality customer service
- Draft a resume that clearly communicates one’s value to an employer
- Contrast effective communication approaches
- Use listening, mirroring and parameter setting in difficult conversations
Course Codes
- HPRS 1006 Essentials of Medical Terminology: 21 contact hours (2.1 CEUs)
- MDCA 1017 Procedures in a Clinical Setting: 100 contact hours (10.0 CEUs)
- MDCA 1021 Administrative Procedures: 49 contact hours (4.9 CEUs)
- MDCA 1005 Medical Law and Ethics: 35 contact hours (3.5 CEUs)
- MDCA 1060 Clinical – Medical/Clinical Assistant: 80 contact hours (8.5 CEUs)
Attendance Policy
The Clinical Medical Assistant program requires 85% attendance to successfully complete. Attendance will be taken at each meeting.
Student Handbook
The Medical Careers Student Handbook outlines important program policies. We encourage you to read the handbook before applying. Visit https://tinyurl.com/medical-careers-handbook to view it.
Do I need to pass the drug test in order to register?
No, the drug test is a clinical requirement typically completed before you begin clinicals/externships.
Workforce and Continuing Education (WCE) Department
Email: wce@templecollege.edu
Phone: 254.298.8625
Office Hours
- Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Closed on Fridays
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