Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Program | AVI Career Training

Program Overview

Your Path to a Healthcare Career Starts Here

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program at AVI Career Training is a 600 clock-hour certificate program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in clinical and administrative healthcare settings. The program is structured as 400 hours of theory and 200 hours of lab/practicum.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA certification examination. This credential is recognized by employers nationwide and demonstrates competency across 8 clinical domains. Our SOC Code is 31-9092 and CIP Code is 51.0801.

✓ Title IV Financial Aid ✓ GI Bill® ✓ WIOA Eligible SOC 31-9092 NHA Exam Prep

Program Details

Everything you need to know

Total Hours

600 clock hours — 400h Theory + 200h Lab/Practicum

Duration

20 weeks full-time (Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Credential Awarded

Certificate in Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA)

Certification

NHA CCMA Exam Eligible upon program completion

CIP / SOC Code

CIP: 51.0801 | SOC: 31-9092

Start Dates

Monthly enrollment — contact us for next available date

Course Curriculum

11 Courses · 600 Clock Hours

A structured, competency-based curriculum that builds clinical knowledge progressively — from foundational sciences through hands-on lab simulation.

MA101 — Medical Terminology & Healthcare Fundamentals

Medical language, abbreviations, body systems overview, healthcare roles

50h

MA102 — Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Assistants

Human body systems, organ functions, pathophysiology basics

60h

MA103 — Infection Control & Safety Practices

OSHA standards, PPE, sterilization, bloodborne pathogens, HIPAA compliance

40h

MA104 — Clinical Procedures I: Vital Signs & Patient Assessment

Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, anthropometrics, patient history

55h

MA105 — Clinical Procedures II: Injections & Medication Administration

Syringe preparation, IM/SC/ID injections, vaccine administration, documentation

60h

MA106 — Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection

Venipuncture, capillary puncture, specimen handling, lab processing, chain of custody

50h

MA107 — EKG & Cardiovascular Procedures

12-lead EKG setup, cardiac rhythms, artifact identification, Holter monitoring

40h

MA108 — Pharmacology & Medication Management

Drug classifications, dosage calculations, controlled substances, medication safety

45h

MA109 — Medical Office Administration & EMR

Scheduling, billing basics, ICD/CPT coding overview, electronic medical records

40h

MA110 — Patient Education & Care Coordination

Health literacy, discharge instructions, culturally competent communication

30h

MA111 — Clinical Capstone & Simulation Lab

Integrated clinical scenarios, NHA exam review, competency assessments, professional readiness

130h

11 courses | 400h Theory + 200h Lab

600h Total

NHA Certification

8 NHA CCMA Competency Domains

Our curriculum maps directly to all eight domains tested on the National Healthcareer Association CCMA certification examination.

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Clinical Patient Care

Vital signs, patient assessment, basic procedures, and clinical documentation

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Safety & Infection Control

OSHA standards, PPE, sterilization, and bloodborne pathogen protocols

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Medication Administration

Injection techniques, dosage calculation, vaccine schedules, controlled substances

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Phlebotomy & Lab

Venipuncture, specimen processing, lab values, chain of custody

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EKG & Cardiology

12-lead EKG setup, rhythm identification, Holter monitoring

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Pharmacology

Drug classifications, routes of administration, medication safety

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Patient Education & Communication

Health literacy, discharge instructions, culturally competent communication

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Medical Office & Administration

EMR systems, scheduling, medical law, ethics, and HIPAA compliance

Class Schedule

Full-Time Daytime Program

Mon – Fri

Class Days

Monday through Friday
No weekend classes

5 Days/Week

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Class Hours

Daytime instruction
30-hour school week

6 Hours/Day

20 Weeks

Program Length

Approximately 5 months
Monthly start dates

Monthly Enrollment

Expert Instruction

Learn from Certified Healthcare Professionals

Our faculty brings real-world clinical experience and advanced credentials to every class.

TA

Dr. Tadesse Alemayehu

MD · MBA · CCMA

Physician educator with dual expertise in clinical medicine and healthcare management. Leads clinical procedures, pharmacology, and patient care modules.

DB

Dr. Damien Baker

DC · CCMA

Doctor of Chiropractic with CCMA credential. Specializes in anatomy & physiology, musculoskeletal assessment, and integrated clinical care.

IW

Ingrid Wright-Rich

BS · RMA

Registered Medical Assistant with a Bachelor of Science. Teaches clinical procedures, phlebotomy, EKG techniques, and medical office administration.

RR

Romana Rizvi

MBBS · CCMA

Medical doctor (MBBS) and CCMA. Brings international clinical experience to infection control, patient education, and medication administration instruction.

What You Will Master

Clinical & Administrative Skills

Injection Techniques

IM, SC, ID routes

Venipuncture & Phlebotomy

Blood draws, specimen handling

12-Lead EKG

Setup, rhythm identification

Vital Signs

BP, temp, pulse, O2 sat

Medication Administration

Dosage calculation, safety

Infection Control

OSHA, PPE, sterilization

EMR & Medical Records

Electronic records, HIPAA

Patient Education

Discharge instructions, care plans

Lab Specimen Processing

Collection, labeling, chain of custody

Career Opportunities

Where Graduates Work

CCMA-certified professionals are in high demand across diverse healthcare settings in the Northern Virginia / DC Metro area and nationwide.

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Physician Offices

Primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and specialty practices

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Urgent Care Centers

Fast-paced clinical environments serving walk-in patients with acute conditions

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Outpatient Clinics

Specialty clinics including cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics, and oncology

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Diagnostic Labs

Clinical reference labs and hospital outpatient lab departments

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Retail Health Clinics

MinuteClinic, CVS Health, Walgreens Health, and similar community health locations

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Long-Term Care

Assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers

Common Job Titles for CCMA Graduates

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Patient Care Technician Clinical Assistant Phlebotomist EKG Technician Healthcare Technician SOC Code: 31-9092

Admission Requirements

How to Qualify

AVI Career Training is committed to welcoming qualified applicants who are ready to pursue a career in healthcare. Admission is open to all without regard to race, gender, religion, disability, or national origin.

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Interview

Admissions interview with school representative

English Proficiency

Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

Physical Capability

Ability to stand, lift, and perform clinical tasks with or without reasonable accommodation

Age

Must be 18 years of age or older

Graduation Requirements

How to Earn Your Certificate

Students must meet all of the following requirements to receive their CCMA certificate and be eligible to sit for the NHA examination.

Clock Hours

Complete all 600 scheduled clock hours

Minimum Grade

Achieve a cumulative grade of 70% or higher in all courses

Competency Demonstrations

Successfully demonstrate all required clinical competencies

Financial Standing

All financial obligations to the school must be satisfied

Professional Conduct

Maintain compliance with AVI's Standards of Conduct throughout enrollment

Why AVI Career Training

Your Success is Our Mission

Accredited & Approved

AVI Career Training is accredited by NACCAS and approved for Title IV federal financial aid, GI Bill®, and WIOA workforce programs.

Expert Faculty

Learn from practicing physicians, RMAs, and CCMA-credentialed instructors who bring real-world clinical experience to every class session.

Financial Aid Available

Title IV Pell Grants, federal student loans, GI Bill® benefits, and WIOA workforce training funds may be available to eligible students.

Hands-On Clinical Lab

Practice venipuncture, injections, EKG, and patient care in our dedicated clinical simulation lab before entering real healthcare environments.

NHA Exam Preparation

Our curriculum is mapped to all 8 NHA CCMA domains. The capstone course includes dedicated NHA exam review and practice assessments.

Northern Virginia Location

Located in Vienna, VA — minutes from Tysons Corner and the DC Metro area, giving graduates access to one of the nation's largest healthcare job markets.

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