Clinical Skills Lab — AVI Career Training, Vienna VA
Launch your healthcare career in 20 weeks. AVI's CCMA program prepares you for the NHA certification exam and roles at physician offices, urgent care centers, and outpatient clinics.
Program Overview
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.
Medical Assistant Quick Answers
Complete a medical assisting program such as AVI's 600-hour CCMA program, then consider the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA certification exam. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says certification is not required in most states, though employers may prefer or require it, so check the employers you want to work for. AVI requires a high school diploma or GED and age 18 or older.Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
The program is 600 clock hours, about 20 weeks full-time, Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Vienna, VA campus. It is 400 hours of theory and 200 hours of lab or practicum. Enrollment is monthly, so contact admissions for the next start date.
AVI Career Training lists a total cost of $6,350 for the 600-hour Medical Assistant (CCMA) program. Students in the full program may be able to use Federal Pell Grants, and GI Bill and WIOA funding are also listed, if eligible. See financial aid or apply.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 2025 median pay of $45,690 per year ($21.97 per hour) for medical assistants nationwide, with employment projected to grow 13 percent from 2025 to 2035. Pay varies by employer, location, and experience, and AVI does not guarantee income or employment.Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
Course Curriculum
A structured, competency-based curriculum that builds clinical knowledge progressively — from foundational sciences through hands-on lab simulation.
NHA Certification
Our curriculum maps directly to all eight domains tested on the National Healthcareer Association CCMA certification examination.
Class Schedule
What You Will Master
Career Opportunities
CCMA-certified professionals work across diverse healthcare settings in the Northern Virginia / DC Metro area and nationwide.
Admission Requirements
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.
Graduation Requirements
Students must meet all of the following requirements to receive their CCMA certificate and be eligible to sit for the NHA examination.
Why AVI Career Training
AVI Career Training is COE-accredited and approved for Title IV federal financial aid, GI Bill®, and WIOA workforce programs.
Learn from Registered Medical Assistants and CCMA-credentialed instructors who bring real-world clinical experience to every class session.
Title IV Pell Grants, federal student loans, GI Bill® benefits, and WIOA workforce training funds may be available to eligible students.
Practice venipuncture, injections, EKG, and patient care in our dedicated clinical simulation lab before entering real healthcare environments.
Our curriculum is mapped to all 8 NHA CCMA domains. The capstone course includes dedicated NHA exam review and practice assessments.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Assistants (2025 data); National Healthcareer Association, CCMA certification; AVI Career Training published catalog data. Wages are national figures, not a promise of earnings; certification rules and exam details can change, so confirm with NHA.
Apply today or contact our admissions team to learn about upcoming start dates, financial aid options, and what to expect in your first week.
AVI Career Training · Vienna, VA · (571) 520-4417