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Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Course number : 3020001   ID : 21041    Section Number : 31A
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This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete this short survey to see if you qualify for financial assistance. Learn more about FastForward

G3 Initiative: The G3 program makes it possible for Virginians with low or modest income to pursue jobs in high-demand fields. Learn more about G3 to see if you qualify for additional funding to offset the tuition cost.

Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Program Pricing:
  • Regular/Full Price: $3,900
  • FastForward Price: $1,300
  • FastForward plus G3 Price: $0


Instructional Mode: Learn@Home and On Campus (Hybrid – Instructor-led)
 
Admission Requirements:
  • Students must have a high school diploma, GED, or college degree.  Foreign diplomas need to have an official translation.
  • Students must complete the Healthcare Orientation prior to registering for this class.
 
Program Description:
  • Medical assistants play an important role in supporting healthcare providers and other vital medical staff. With the recent changes in health care, the need for medical assistants is at an all-time high. NOVA Workforce is addressing this need by offering our blended learning certified clinical medical assistant course. Upon successfully completing this credential-to-career course, you will sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination, which will be given on the last day of class. The exam fee, digital books, and BLS are covered by tuition.
     
What is Blended Learning?
  • Blended learning is a combination of online and on-campus face-to-face coursework.
  • Online will be a series of mandatory live lectures. There will also be online course work that can be done at your convenience, but there will be due dates.
  • On-campus will be a mandatory, in-person attendance skills lab. You will have hands-on experiential learning, performing duties such as vital signs, exam room preparation, patient data collection, simple dressing changes, lab tests, phlebotomy, medication administration, and EKGs.
  • This course is 140 hours of work.
Technology Requirement:
  • All students need access to the internet and a computer with a webcam and microphone.
    Chromebooks, iPads, or mobile phones are not supported.
Included with tuition:
  • Bundled price includes an online learning platform, BLS, and National Exam Fee; these items (total cost of $598) are not refundable once assigned.
This program cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions.
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Class Details

35 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Wed, Fri, Mon.  
  Weekly - Mon, Fri.  
  Weekly - Wed.  
  Mon.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  NOVA Alexandria (AA)
  NOVA Workforce Online Class.

Instructor : Jill Lassiter 

CEUs : 14

 

Notice

Please read:  Learn@Home & On Campus (Hybrid - Instructor-led): This class has multiple schedules and locations. Class meets on campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.

The class also meets online in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on the class schedule as NOVA Workforce Online Class. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. See Zoom Class Requirements for more details.

This class requires the use of your myNOVA account and the CANVAS online classroom. Please follow these instructions on how to activate your myNOVA account before the first day of class: How to access myNOVA and Canvas

Important: By enrolling in this class as part of the FastForward - New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG) and as a condition to receiving a grant, the student agrees to the following terms and conditions as specified in the WCG Agreement (Preview PDF).This agreement will be completed electronically during registration.

Tuition: 

$3,900.00


Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 02/19/2025)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
1/22/2025 - 1/31/2025 Weekly - Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM VIRTUAL-ONLINE, NOVA Workforce Online Class  Map, Room: Online Jill Lassiter  Lecture
2/3/2025 - 4/11/2025 Weekly - Mon, Fri 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM VIRTUAL-ONLINE, NOVA Workforce Online Class  Map, Room: Online Jill Lassiter  Lecture
2/5/2025 - 4/9/2025 Weekly - Wed 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM Alexandria, NOVA Alexandria (AA)  Map, Room: AA-332 Jill Lassiter  Laboratory
4/14/2025 Mon 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM Alexandria, NOVA Alexandria (AA)  Map, Room: AA-325 Jill Lassiter  Laboratory

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