Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Program Length
140 hours
plus 160 hour externship
- Days/Times
Diamond Oaks: Tuesday and Thursday
6:00 pm to 9:30 pmLive Oaks:Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Health Professions Academy: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
- Program Dates
Diamond Oaks Start Dates:
January 28, 2020Live Oaks Start Dates:
January 28, 2020Health Professions Academy Start Dates:
January 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
- Program Campus Location
Diamond Oaks Career Campus
6375 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247Live Oaks Career Campus
5956 Buckwheat Road
Milford, Ohio 45150
Health Professions Academy at OhioMeansJobs
1916 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
- Tuition Information
See Detailed Information Flyer under Related Information.
- Other Costs
See Detailed Information Flyer under Related Information.
Join the Ever-Growing Health Care Field with this Short-Term Certification Program
Take this 140-hour program with a 160-hour externship and learn the duties of the medical assistant, including taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician. Clinical Medical Assistants collect laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests, instruct patients about special diets, prepare and administer medications, draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take electrocardiograms, and change dressings. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. Available at Diamond Oaks, Live Oaks, and the Health Professions Academy.
As part of this program, you are required to participate in a 160-hour clinical externship.
Learn more about a typical career in this field!
* Please note: This program is not eligible for Pell Grant or Stafford Loans (FAFSA). Please click here to view other types of assistance.
- Attendance at an information session
- BCI and FBI background check*
- WorkKeys® testing*
- Physical exam*
- Two-step TB test*
- Immunization record (MMR, Varicella, Tdap and Hepatitis B 3-dose series)*
- Copy of high school diploma or HSE
Requirements Before Clinical Externship:
- Drug screen (before clinicals)*
*May be additional cost
Ready to Enroll?
- Attend an information session
- Submit completed program requirements to the campus you plan to attend
Questions?
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Diamond Oaks: Contact Vernocia Johnson, Supervisor johnsonv@greatoaks.com or Colleen Baldwin, Secretary 513.612.7003 baldwinc@greatoaks.com
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Live Oaks: Contact Mike Burck, Supervisor burckm@greatoaks.com or Kati Cleary, Secretary clearyk@greatoaks.com 513.612.4908
- Health Professions Academy: Contact Julia Ancona, Supervisor anconaj@greatoaks.com or CSue Spradlin, Career Pathway Coordinator spradlis@greatoaks.com or 513.612.6302
Information Sessions:
Find out if this is the right course for you!
Diamond Oaks:
Information Sessions (No registration necessary): 6:00 pm
December 11, 2019
January 6, 2020
Live Oaks:
Information Sessions (No registration necessary): 6:00 pm
December 9, 2019
January 6, 2020
Health Professions Academy:
Call 513.961.4220 to register for Health Professions Academy information sessions
Check back for new dates
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program is offered at Great Oaks by Condensed Curriculum International (CCI). Since 1993, CCI has supported schools in communities nationwide with educational programs focused on healthcare and other in-demand disciplines.