CCMA student spotlight: Yakelin Rivera
TU’s CCMA program is helping Yakelin build a foundation for a future career in healthcare.
Gain the clinical and procedural knowledge to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and join the growing healthcare field.
Certified clinical medical assistants use their clinical knowledge and skills to safely care for patients during their doctor’s visits. Towson University’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Program will prepare you for the CCMA exam and a rewarding career working in a doctor's office.
Program Format: TU’s CCMA program includes six modules that incorporates in-person clinicals with self-paced learning. Upon completion, you'll be placed in a required externship.
Total Hours: 518 hours
Tuition: $4,899
($200 required non-refundable pre-enrollment screening included)
Materials: Tuition includes all course materials such as a standard stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, one set of ¿ì»îÊÓƵbranded scrubs, certification exam voucher, access to NHA digital learning tools, and the American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers course.
Have questions? Contact us for more info.
This course is WIOA approved and is on the Maryland Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
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Weekly Clinical Clinical dates: January 25–April 12, 2025 Make-up dates: April 26 and May 3, 2025* Clinical schedule: Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (in-person) Pre-enrollment deadline: December 2, 2024 |
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Bi-weekly Clinical Clinical dates: March 4–May 22, 2025 Make-up dates: May 27 and 29, 2025* Clinical schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30–9:30 p.m. (in-person) Pre-enrollment deadline: February 3, 2025 |
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Accelerated Clinical Clinical dates: May 27–July 3, 2025 Make-up date: July 8, 2025* Clinical schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (in-person) Pre-enrollment deadline: April 28, 2025 |
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*Make-up dates are for classes that cannot be held due to weather-related closures, facilities issues, and/or unexpected instructor illness.
Being a CCMA is a stable, meaningful job because you really can see the difference you make in patients’ lives.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistants are important members of doctor’s offices.
Watch this brief video to hear directly from one of our clinical instructors.
CCMAs have a variety of tasks, including taking patient medical histories and personal information, preparing laboratory samples for testing, and measuring vital signs, such as temperature, weight, and blood pressure, amongst many other tasks.
CCMAs can work in physicians' offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Becoming certified shows your that you have obtain the proper training and skillset needed to be a certified clinical medical assistant.
According to the BLS, the job outlook for certified clinical medical assistant is expected to grow by 14% (much faster than average) between 2022 and 2032, with 764,400 job opening annually.
Our accelerated CCMA program is an excellent opportunity to complete educational requirements quickly without forsaking quality. The same curriculum is taught by the same instructors as our traditional CCMA program, but in a condensed timeframe. Students should be aware that this faster pace requires a significant workload, including completing required readings, training modules, and labs in a condensed amount of time. Balancing full-time work may affect your successful completion of this program. And requests for vacations or other time away from the program are highly discouraged, as it can impact learning outcomes. Previous knowledge of medical terminology and experience in a healthcare setting are beneficial but not required.
Clinical medical assistants are tasked with working directly with patients and supporting the work of doctors and other health care professionals. According to NHA, certified clinical medical assistants serve in a variety of functions that combine office operations and patient procedures. This course will help you gain the skills necessary to function as a member of the healthcare team in a doctor’s office setting.
Tuition includes all course materials, including:
Each of the following modules must be completed in order to complete the certified clinical medical assistant program.
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
This CCMA certification program requires students to participate in an unpaid 160 hour externship in a medical practice. You will be matched with an office based on fit and flexibility. You must meet the following requirements:
Measles (Rubeola), Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis (TB)
Influenza (Flu)
By course completion, you will be fully prepared to take and earn the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam, offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Tricia Taylor has worked in the medical field since she was 14 years old, starting in her neighbor’s physical therapy office. She spent eight years in higher education teaching medical assistant classes. Most recently, Tricia is the program coordinator at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. In her free time, she is a volunteer EMT at Damascus Volunteer Fire Department and enjoys hiking or trips to the beach with her two sons.
Shannon Kennedy-Rios has worked in the medical field as a medical assistant since she was 19 years old. She obtained her medical assistant certification in 2015 from the Allen School of Health Sciences located in New York City. She also obtained a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration with a concentration in patient safety and quality from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020. She also has extensive knowledge in pediatrics, OBGYN, and primary care. She most recently worked at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians as a registered medical assistant. In her free time, she spends her time with her child and husband.
Susan King, Ph.D., is a registered nurse with a background in leadership, critical care, and emergency nursing. She currently serves in the role of faculty and simulation coordinator for the Towson University Department of Nursing. She earned a B.S. in nursing from Bowie State University. She also obtained a M.S. in nursing, an MBA in healthcare administration, and a PhD in 2017. King is certified through the National League of Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator, as well as a Certified Clinical Nurse Educator demonstrating standards of excellence in knowledge of nursing education through the National League of Nursing. King earned certification from the society for simulation in healthcare as a certified simulation healthcare educator in 2023. Dr. King’s lifelong passion of nutrition and fitness is supported by a certification as a personal trainer, group fitness professional, and nutrition counselor in sports nutrition and nutrition for weight management. She is certified in Barre Connect by the National Exercise Trainers Association. She has earned a certification in an aquatic fitness from Aquatic Alliance International and group spin certification from Kaiser Cycling Association. She enjoys the outdoors and time with her family.
Jennifer Powell has worked as a Certified Medical Assistant since 1990, when she graduated from Medix. In 1995, she obtained an associate degree in allied health from Dundalk Community College. She has worked in many specialties during her career, including OBGYN, cardiology, oncology, hematology, urology, family, and internal medicine. She has extensive knowledge in phlebotomy and working in the lab. She currently works for Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and sewing.
Kayla Proctor has worked in the medical field as a medical assistant since she was 22 years old. She obtained her medical assistant certification in 2009 from Medix Towson. She also has extensive knowledge in pediatrics, family practice, cardiology, ortho, and internal medicine. She has worked as a registered medical assistant at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians since 2009. In her free time, she likes to bake and spend her time with her children.
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*Note: WIOA and other tuition assistance programs are not eligible for discounts.