Clinical Medical Assistant

Program Details

Program Overview
Course Type: Hybrid*
Duration: 6 months
Program Hours/CEUs: 285 hours (28.5 CEUs)
Tuition: $3,195
Program Dates: September 12, 2026 to March 13, 2026
Program Schedule: Select Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Externships Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Application Deadline: August 24, 2026
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).

*Most course activity is done online, but there are some required face-to-face instructional activities. Reliable access to the internet and a computer/laptop is required.

To apply for this program, download the information packet and follow the application steps listed on the "How to Apply" page.

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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: 21 contact hours (2.1 CEUs)
  • MDCA 1017: 100 contact hours (10.0 CEUs)
  • MDCA 1021: 49 contact hours (4.9 CEUs)
  • MDCA 1005: 35 contact hours (3.5 CEUs)
  • MDCA 1060: 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.

 

Tuition and Financial Assistance

$3195 (includes textbook, certification exam, and drug test)
  • 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
Payment Options
Payment Plan

$3195 + $30 one-time payment plan fee


Payment Plan Schedule

  • Due at Registration: $669 (includes $30 fee)
  • 1st Month after Registration: $639
  • 2nd Month after Registration: $639
  • 3rd Month after Registration: $639
  • 4th Month after Registration: $639

Your tuition must be paid in full at least two weeks before the program ends to receive the exam voucher and Certificate of Completion.

Note: Payment plans must be set up online. Cash payments are not accepted. Fees apply for credit/debit card payments. Checking/routing information is preferred.

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DYD Scholarship For Bell County Residents: Covers 100% of the tuition and BLS fee for eligible students. Students must attend Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) courses along with WCE courses. Contact 254.298.8626 for more information.
Workforce Solutions Students may qualify for the Education and Training Grant through Workforce Solutions of Central Texas. For more information: https://workforcesolutionsctx.com/training-and-education/
VA Education Benefits Students may use GI Bill, Chapter 35, or Hazlewood benefits to pay for the tuition. Chapter 35 students must enroll in a payment plan and pay the initial payment. Contact 254.298.8311 or va@templecollege.edu for more information.
MyCAA Eligible military spouses may use MyCAA benefits to pay for this program’s tuition. Contact 254.298.8311 or va@templecollege.edu for more information.
Tuition Waiver The Texas State College Tuition Waiver program exempts or waives payment of tuition and fees at state-supported colleges or universities for foster youth currently or formerly in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and for those adopted from DFPS.

If you qualify for this program and are interested in attending Temple College, contact Misty Reid at 254-298-8335 or misty.reid@templecollege.edu.
Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) Eligible students may receive financial aid covering up to 50% of tuition, subject to available funding. The first payment is due at registration, and students are expected to follow their payment plan schedule while awaiting confirmation of eligibility and award. A completed FAFSA is required. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

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No, Pell Grants and federal student aid cannot be used to pay for our continuing education programs. We strongly encourage students to complete their FAFSA, and apply for the Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG).

The Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) is a state-funded program designed to assist Texas residents with financial need in covering the costs of higher education at public colleges and universities in Texas. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. If eligible based on the FAFSA application submitted to Temple College, TPEG will cover up to 50% of the tuition for eligible WCE programs.

Eligible Programs

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Community Health Worker
  • CompTIA A+ Computer Technician
  • CompTIA ITF+ IT Fundamentals
  • EKG Technician
  • Medical Coding
  • Non-Certified Radiologic Technician
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Project Management for Information Technology
  • SHRM Certification Prep
  • Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are nationally recognized to record satisfactory completion of certain approved occupationally related programs. Generally one CEU is awarded for each 10 contact hours of instruction included in a specified continuing education program or activity. Successful completion is grade and attendance-based. Eighty five percent attendance is required for most classes, but some require 100 percent attendance. Individuals who register for and successfully complete our courses are awarded CEUs.
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