Program Details
| Time Commitment: | 6 months |
| Schedule: | Select Saturdays 9:00am - 2:30pm |
| Course Sections: | HPRS 1006, MDCA 1017, MDCA 1005, MDCA 1021, MDCA 1060, CE 8512 (if CPR is needed) |
| Tuition: | $3195 (includes textbook, drug screen, and exam voucher) |
| Course Type: | Hybrid |
The Clinical Medical Assistant program is offered twice a year, and each class size is limited to the first 25 students who have completed the registration process.
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 Labs will be held in person on select Saturdays from 9am to 2:30pm. Additionally, students will meet with the Clinical/Externships Coordinator on select Saturdays via Microsoft Teams throughout the program.
You will need a computer/laptop and access to the internet for this class.
Certification/Licensure: Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
| Semester | Start Date | Orientation | Registration Period |
Spring 2025 |
February 22 | February 12 5pm | November 06 - February 20 |
Fall 2025 |
August | August | July - August |
- Access to a computer and Internet
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Drivers License/State ID and Social Security card
- Clean background check without any infractions
- Documentation of all required documents
- Passing a pre-clinical/externship drug screening test
Please Remember
- You must have all the required documents uploaded and approved on CastleBranch before you can register for the program.
- At registration, you must make an initial payment on the payment plan, pay in full, or provide proof of funding.
- Incomplete trackers and non-payment will result in being dropped from the program.
1. Complete the WCE Short Form |
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Complete the Workforce & Continuing Education short form. |
2. Complete a FAFSA Application |
| If you would like to apply for the Texas Public Educational Grant, which covers 50% of the program's tuition, please complete a free FAFSA application at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. |
3. Purchase Background Check and Document Tracker |
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Please use an active, personal email when purchasing the background check and document tracker.
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4.Upload Requirements to Document Tracker |
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Documentation must have your full name, date of birth, and the name of the clinic/provider who administered the vaccine/test.
*Important: If you have not received the Hep-B vaccine, please request for the Heplisav-B series (2 doses) from your healthcare provider. For technical issues with CastleBranch, please call their customer service team at 1.888.723.4263. For questions regarding the requirements, please contact us at 254.298.8625 or wce@templecollege.edu. |
5. Register for the Program |
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Reminder: You cannot register for the program until all required documents are submitted and approved on CastleBranch. Incomplete trackers will result in being dropped from the program.
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6. Pay for the Program |
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Payment is required within 24 hours of registration to secure your spot in the program. Students who do not meet the payment deadline will be removed from the program. Students may reregister when they are ready to make a payment. |
Student Handbook
Additional Information
- Set of hunter-green scrubs
- CastleBranch document tracker and background check ($85.99)
- CPR course ($70 through WCE)
- Surgical masks
- Watch with a second hand
- Comfortable closed-toe and heel, primarily white or black shoes (no Crocs or bright colors)
| Payment Plan |
$3195 + $30 one-time payment plan fee
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| Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) |
Eligible students may receive financial aid for 50% of the tuition provided funding is available. Requirements
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| DYD Scholarship | For Bell County Residents: Students may be eligible for the Direct Your Destiny (DYD) Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Scholarship. For more information: https://www.templecollege.edu/workforce/ael/career-pathways |
| 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 | Please get in touch with Magen McCauley at 254.298.8310 or email her at magen.mccauley@templecollege.edu for questions about using your GI Bill (Chapter 33) or DEA (Chapter 35) benefits to pay for this program’s tuition. |
| Hazlewood | If you have questions about using your Hazlewood benefits to pay for this program’s tuition, please contact Kelly Czapnik at 254.298.8320 or email her at kelly.czapnik@templecollege.edu. |
| 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. |
- 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.
FAQs
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 approved, TPEG will cover 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