CCMA Hybrid Program
Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation—with medical assistants ranked among the most in-demand roles across hospitals, clinics, and physician practices. As patient needs increase, employers are seeking skilled, multi-functional professionals who can support both administrative operations and hands-on clinical care.
Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMAs) play a vital role in delivering quality healthcare. They schedule appointments, manage patient records, process billing and insurance forms, record vital signs, assist with examinations, draw blood, and administer medications under the supervision of a physician. Their blend of administrative and clinical expertise makes them essential members of modern care teams.
The CCMA Certificate Program at CCNY Continuing and Professional Studies is designed to prepare you for this critical role. Through a 320-hour online / hybrid training, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to excel as a medical assistant and sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam. You’ll learn from MedStar Billing Technology and Resources—an instructional provider with over a decade of experience in healthcare training and transaction processing.
Earning a CCMA credential not only boosts your employability, it also opens the door to long-term career mobility. Medical assistants can advance into roles such as patient coordinator, health coach, patient navigator, or healthcare manager, building a strong foundation for a lasting career in healthcare.
Whether you’re entering the field for the first time or ready to take the next step in your professional journey, this program equips you with the hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and industry-recognized certification needed to make an immediate impact in today’s healthcare environments.
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare students to perform administrative and clinical duties under a physician. The material students are expected to learn include appointment scheduling, maintaining medical records, billing and coding for insurance, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, etc. This course is designed to prepare students for the NHA certification exam upon completing and passing the class.
Course Outline
I. Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology
II. General Discipline of Medical Assisting & Medical Office Administration
III. Electronic Health Record (EHR)
IV. The Clinical Medical Assistant
- EK
- Phlebotomy
- Vital Signs
V. Professional Training and Assistance
Tuition
Tuition: $3,199
Registration Fee: $25
Total: $3,224
*Exams and textbooks cost are not included the tuition.
Textbooks
Textbooks are not included in the tuition. After you enroll, you will receive a list of the required materials for your course. Required textbooks may include:
- CPT 2024 Coding Book
- Kinn’s The Administrative Medical Assistant (textbook and workbook)
- The Language of Medicine
- Study Guide and Procedure Checklist Manual for Kinn’s The Medical Assistant.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must have a High School Diploma, GED® or HSE Diploma
- At least 18 years of age
- Able to work legally in the U.S
Career Outlook
According to the US Department of Labor outlook handbook, the employment of medical assistants is expected to grow 23 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. MA job postings increased at least 9% each year. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As a result, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients.
Spring 2026 Registration is Now Open
Questions regarding the above program, email cpshealth@ccny.cuny.edu
Last Updated: 12/02/2025 09:48