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Certified Medical Assistant

Program Level:

Continuing Education

Program Type:

Hybrid

Department:

Continuing Education

Institute:

Health & Biosciences

College:

SPC

Launch a Medical Assistant Career

CPR/BLS Certification, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Train in both clinical and administrative skills through a structured, hands-on program designed to simulate real healthcare settings. Prepare for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification while gaining experience in patient care and medical procedures. Graduate ready to work in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices with confidence.

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Hybrid


Program format

$5,000


Cost of tuition

332 Contact Hours
7-Month Training


Length of program

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Program Requirements

Develop the knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Medical Assistant through flexible training aligned with healthcare industry expectations.

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Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
You are at least eighteen (18) years of age
Have a high school diploma or GED
Recommended CASAS scores: Reading >231  |  Math >221
Must have access to computer/tablet and internet
  • PC: Windows 8 or later / Mac: macOS 12 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
  • Access to reliable internet, audio, and camera.

Your Course of Study

10-course program  |  332 Total Course Hours

Introduction to Healthcare

12 Hours

Explore the fundamentals of the healthcare industry while building the academic and workplace skills needed for training and career success. Students learn about healthcare roles, patient care environments, professionalism, communication, and foundational healthcare concepts aligned with workforce readiness standards.

CPR/BLS Healthcare Prof

8 Hours

Earn American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) training while developing emergency response skills used in healthcare settings. Students learn CPR techniques, AED operation, ventilation procedures, and life-saving interventions for medical emergencies in clinical and community environments.

Medical Law & Ethics Overview

11 Hours

Explore the legal and ethical responsibilities of healthcare professionals in clinical and medical office settings. Students learn healthcare regulations, patient rights, confidentiality, professional standards, and ethical decision-making used in patient care environments.

Communication & Office Skills

66 Hours

Build professional communication and administrative skills used in healthcare offices and clinical environments. Students learn appointment scheduling, medical records management, billing support, insurance procedures, customer service, and computer applications essential for medical office operations.

Anatomy & Physiology

22 Hours

Develop foundational knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. Students explore body systems, basic anatomy concepts, and physiological processes essential for healthcare and medical assisting careers.

Disease Control & Prevention

33 Hours

Learn the principles of infection prevention, disease control, and healthcare safety practices used in clinical environments. Students develop knowledge of microbiology, aseptic techniques, and procedures that support safe patient care and infection prevention.

Laboratory Procedures

66 Hours

Develop hands-on laboratory and clinical skills used in healthcare settings while building foundational knowledge in pharmacology and patient care procedures. Students learn medication classifications, dosage calculations, routes of administration, specimen collection techniques, EKG fundamentals, laboratory safety, and clinical procedures commonly performed by medical assistants. Through real-world application and hands-on practice, students strengthen the technical and professional skills needed for success in clinical healthcare environments.

Patient Care & Clinical Tasks

66 Hours

Gain hands-on clinical experience providing patient care in healthcare settings. Students apply medical assisting skills while learning patient interaction, clinical procedures, safety practices, and professional healthcare responsibilities under clinical supervision.

Application & Cert Review

18 Hours

Prepare for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam through guided review, hands-on practice, and reinforcement of essential clinical skills. Students strengthen test-taking strategies, clinical competencies, professionalism, and healthcare knowledge needed for certification readiness and workplace success.

Success in Healthcare

30 Hours

Strengthen workplace readiness skills through hands-on learning focused on communication, patient care fundamentals, digital literacy, and professional healthcare practices. Students build reading, writing, math, and problem-solving skills while preparing for success in healthcare training and clinical environments.

Contact

Phone: 210-485-0500

Email: dst-aceadmission@alamo.edu

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HB 1508

This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible.

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