Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certificate Program
Description
The Clinical Medical Assistant program includes clinical health care competencies expected for entry-level clinical medical assistants. Students develop skills that focus on direct patient care and typical clinical and laboratory skills, such as minor clinical procedures, EKG, phlebotomy, injections, and lab screenings. Students also learn to observe Universal Precautions, OSHA regulations, HIPAA requirements, confidentiality, and the legal aspects applicable to any allied health environment.
Duties of medical assistants vary from office to office depending on office location, size, and specialty. In small practices, medical assistants are usually “generalists,” handling both administrative and clinical duties. They report directly to an office manager, physician, or other healthcare practitioner. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area under the supervision of a department administrator/practice manager.
Objective
Medical Assistants play an important role in performing clinical and administrative tasks that supports the work of physicians and other healthcare professionals. With changes in the healthcare industry and government policies and regulations, the need for well-trained Medical Assistants has grown significantly. The objective of the Clinical Medical Assist program is to provide training for those who wish to work in the clinical areas of health care and enable students to gain knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in a healthcare setting.
Program Details
Graduates are eligible to take National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
A clinical (externship) course is included in this program to provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to real-life situations in a healthcare setting. Students are required to complete the required 180 clinical hours and other related learning activities prior to graduation. Students are not paid for work performed at the clinical site.
At GCHI, our program resources are designed to give you a hands-on learning experience that mirrors real-world clinical settings. Our facilities offer three distinct lab areas, each fully equipped to support specific programs and provide the skills you need for your career. Our resources also include:
- A comprehensive library stocked with textbooks, reference materials, and medical journals
- Conference room with white board to promote group collaborations
- Computer lab with internet access
- Scientific microscopes with access to a wide collection of samples
- Ultrasound machines
- Hospital beds
- The Unetixs Peripheral Vascular System
- Stress test machines
- EKG machines
- Medical Supplies
- Hospital training manikins
- CPR Manikins
- And much more
Course Number | Course Title | Clock Hours |
AHC101 | Healthcare Fundamentals | 60 |
AHC102 | Medical Terminology | 60 |
AHC103 | Anatomy & Physiology | 60 |
CMP104 | Introduction to Computers | 60 |
CMA105 | Clinical Procedures & Techniques | 60 |
AMA106 | Electronic Health Records | 60 |
CMA107 | Phlebotomy | 60 |
CMA108 | Human Diseases & Medication | 40 |
CMA109 | Laboratory Procedures & Techniques | 60 |
CMA115 | Career Development & Certification | 60 |
CMA150 | Externship | 180 |
| Total | 760 |
Job Outlook
2023 Median Pay
Much faster than average growth rate
Job openings projected each year
Jobs held in 2023
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Assistants,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm (visited November 18, 2024).

Now Enrolling for Spring Semester
Registration Deadline
April 25, 2025
Summer Semester begins May 12, 2025