Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Program Length

140 hours
plus 80 hour externship

Days/Times

Scarlet Oaks:

Evening Classes
Monday and Wednesday
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Day Classes
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 am to 12:30 pm

 
Program Dates

Daytime Classes 9:00 am-12:30 pm
November 30, 2020-March 15, 2021
March 29, 2021-June 29, 2021 (Skip March 31st)

Evening Classes 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
January 19, 2021-June 3, 2021
February 8, 2021-June 30, 2021

Program Campus Location

Scarlet Oaks Career Campus
303 Scarlet Oaks Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241

Tuition Information

See Detailed Information Flyer under Related Information.

Other Costs

See Detailed Information Flyer under Related Information.

Related Information

CCMA Detailed Information Flyer

CCMA Admission Packet (Scarlet Oaks)

Join the Ever-Growing Health Care Field with this Short-Term Certification Program

Take this 140-hour program with an 80-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 Scarlet Oaks and the Health Professions Academy.

As part of this program, 90% in-class attendance is required, and you are required to participate in an 80-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. 

Enrollment Requirements:
  • Watch information session video (below)
  • BCI and FBI background check*
  • WorkKeys® testing* (must achieve a level 4 or higher). For free WorkKeys practice tests visit Ohio Means Jobs website
  • Copy of high school diploma or HSE

The following clinical requirements are due 2 weeks after class begins:

  • Physical exam*
  • Two-step TB test*
  • Immunization record (MMR, Varicella, Tdap and Hepatitis B 3-dose series)
  • Drug screen*
  • Flu Shot*
  • Updated resume
  • Release Form

*May be additional cost

Ready to Enroll?

  • Watch information session video
  • Print admission packet to the left and complete requirements listed for your program
  • Submit completed program requirements to Scarlet Oaks
  • Register for class with full payment or sponsorship

 Questions?

Information Sessions:

Find out if this is the right course for you!

View this online information session for classes at Scarlet Oaks

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.