Build clinical skills.
Prepare for your next step.
Prepare for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam with self-paced online coursework and an included 160-hour externship. For pre-health students building hands-on experience alongside their studies.
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Clinical training.
Hands-on experience.
Experience requirements vary by school and by the duties you perform. Check with your target programs before enrolling.
Prepare for the CCMA exam, then apply your skills during the included externship. Additional employment, paid hours and admissions outcomes depend on your circumstances and are not guaranteed.
Explore the externship program →Pre-PA and pre-med students already use this.
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Training. Certification preparation. Clinical experience.
Study at your pace, prepare for the exam and coordinate your externship with the team. Plan your application timeline with your target schools.
CCMA coursework + exam preparation
Self-paced online curriculum, study materials, practice tests and instructor support.
Exam voucher included160-hour externship
The team coordinates placements where roles are available. Discuss location, scheduling and onboarding before enrolling.
Placement coordinationExplore clinical roles
Use your training and experience as you pursue healthcare opportunities. Hiring, hours and pay depend on the employer.
Build your experienceCheck your target programs
Confirm which duties and hours your schools accept and how to document them. Each program sets its own requirements.
School-specific requirementsHere's what you get the second you enroll.
Online preparation, instructor support and an included externship in one program.
- ✓ Self-paced online CCMA coursework
- ✓ NHA CCMA exam voucher included
- ✓ 160-hour externship included
- ✓ Placement coordination where roles are available
- ✓ Instructor support by Zoom and email
- ✓ Study materials and practice tests
- ✓ 12 months of course access
Flexible learning. Personal support. Hands-on externship experience.
Everything you need to move confidently toward certification and a healthcare career.
Flexible Learning, No Hidden Costs
Study online at your own pace with clear course access, included support, and no surprise fees. Learn when it works best for your schedule.
Included Externship
Gain real-world clinical experience. Our team coordinates placements where roles are available.
One-on-One Instructor Support
You are not learning alone. Students receive personalized Zoom support, guidance, and help throughout the course to stay confident and on track.
An included externship. A team to help coordinate it.
Build hands-on clinical experience as part of the CCMA + Externship program. Discuss availability and onboarding requirements before enrolling.
We Find Your Externship — And Support You Through It All
HealthCareerCerts coordinates clinical placements where roles are available and supports you through the process. Placement timing and location depend on availability.
Choose your program. Choose how you pay.
Compare the CCMA + Phlebotomy bundle, CCMA + Externship, and standalone phlebotomy. Monthly installment plans are available; total tuition varies by plan. Prices shown are before tax.
CCMA + Phlebotomy Bundle
CCMA + Externship and phlebotomy training together. Prepare for two separate NHA certification exams.
- ✓ Both CCMA and phlebotomy coursework
- ✓ Both NHA exam vouchers included
- ✓ CCMA externship and clinical placement coordination
- ✓ Phlebotomy practice arm and supplies
- ✓ Instructor support
- ✓ 12 months of course access
Clinical placement depends on available roles. NHA CPT eligibility requires 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary/finger sticks on live individuals. Check state requirements and enrollment terms before paying.
CCMA + Externship
Self-paced online CCMA coursework, an exam voucher and an included 160-hour externship.
- ✓ Online CCMA coursework
- ✓ NHA CCMA exam voucher included
- ✓ 160-hour externship included
- ✓ Placement coordination where roles are available
- ✓ Instructor support by Zoom and email
- ✓ 12 months of course access
Placement is arranged where roles are available. Review CCMA enrollment terms, exam eligibility and refund conditions before paying.
Phlebotomy Training
Focused phlebotomy training with practice equipment and NHA CPT exam preparation.
- ✓ Self-paced online phlebotomy coursework
- ✓ NHA CPT exam voucher included
- ✓ Practice arm and supplies
- ✓ Clinical placement coordination
- ✓ Instructor support
- ✓ 12 months of course access
Try a free phlebotomy lesson →
Clinical placement depends on available roles. NHA CPT eligibility requires 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary/finger sticks on live individuals. Check state requirements and enrollment terms before paying.
Inside CCMA + Externship
Online coursework, exam preparation, instructor support and clinical experience are included in this program.
| Program component | CCMA + Externship |
|---|---|
| Coursework | Online and self-paced |
| Course access | 12 months |
| Exam voucher | NHA CCMA exam included |
| Clinical experience | 160-hour externship |
| Placement | Where roles are available |
| Support | Instructor support by Zoom and email |
| Tuition paid in full | $2,700 |
Curriculum Components
Explore the online lessons, study materials and practice resources in the course preview.
- ✓Detailed lectures and written notes
- ✓Animated video lectures
- ✓Interactive activities & practice tests
- ✓Real-world clinical cases
- ✓Classmate interaction & discussion
- ✓Laboratory simulations
- ✓Continuous feedback
- ✓Instructor support
Student Support — Included In Every Plan
Your tuition includes comprehensive student support at no additional cost:
- ✓Instructor access by Zoom and email
- ✓Dedicated student services team
- ✓Tutoring assistance
- ✓Résumé guidance
- ✓Interview preparation
- ✓One-on-one career coaching
- ✓Online learning materials & structured study guides
- ✓Printed textbooks available (optional, under $50)
What Does a CCMA Actually Do?
Clinical medical assistants support patient care and office operations. Duties can include taking vital signs, preparing patients, assisting with procedures and maintaining health records, depending on the role and employer.
Meet the people behind your placement.
Get support with coursework and the externship process from the HealthCareerCerts team.
Heather Johnson
Heather helps coordinate clinical externship placements and onboarding where roles are available.
Nikki Tashof
Nikki leads the clinical instruction side of the CCMA program, she's the one your students message when they need help with vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, or anything hands-on that doesn't make sense from a video.
Questions every pre-health applicant asks.
Will my clinical hours count toward PA school requirements?
Will medical schools count this as clinical experience?
Can I study during a semester?
When should I start?
Do I need prior medical experience?
Does CCMA training guarantee an admissions advantage?
How does externship placement work?
Is the certification exam included?
What support is available?
What are the payment options?
Is this only for pre-PA students?
Take the next step toward clinical experience.
Explore self-paced CCMA training, an included exam voucher and the 160-hour externship.
ONLINE COURSEWORK · EXAM VOUCHER INCLUDED · PLACEMENT WHERE ROLES ARE AVAILABLE