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Get CCMA Certified in 8 Weeks — Then Start Earning Your PA School Clinical Hours

HealthCareerCerts' CCMA program with built-in PA mentorship gets you certified and placed in a clinical externship — so you can start earning the PCE hours PA schools require.

Pre-PA student at HealthCareerCerts
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100%
Pass Rate
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Licensed and Approved by

New Hampshire Department of Education
New Hampshire
Department of Education
National HealthCareer Association
National HealthCareer
Association (NHA)
American Medical Certification Association
American Medical Certification
Association (AMCA)
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Pharmacy Technician
Certification Board (PTCB)

Our graduates are employed at

UCLA Health
UCLA Health
AdventHealth Orlando
AdventHealth Orlando
University of Virginia School of Medicine
University of Virginia
School of Medicine
University of Southern California
University of Southern
California
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CCMA Certification + PA School Mentorship

Everything you need: NHA certification, guaranteed externship for PCE hours, plus dedicated PA school application mentorship — CASPA navigation, interview prep, and letter of recommendation guidance.

6–8 Weeks
As Little As
100%
Online & Self-Paced
5
ACE College Credits
7
Mentorship Modules

What's Included

  • Full CCMA certification course (18 modules)
  • NHA exam fee included
  • Guaranteed externship placement for PCE hours
  • PA School Mentorship: CASPA navigation & interview prep
  • Letters of recommendation guidance
  • Application timeline management
  • AHA HeartCode® BLS Online included
  • + Optional: Venipuncture practice kit ($100 add-on)

CCMA + PA Mentorship Bundle

All plans include the full program — same content, same certification.

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Why HealthCareerCerts

Six reasons pre-PA students choose our CCMA + Mentorship program.

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CASPA-Ready PCE Hours

Guaranteed externship placement gives you documented patient care experience hours that count for CASPA.

2

PA School Mentorship Included

Not a $1,200 upsell. CASPA navigation, interview prep, and application guidance built into your program.

3

100% NHA Pass Rate

Our students pass the certification exam on their first attempt. 1,400+ practice questions prepare you.

4

Taught by MDs, RNs & PAs

Real clinicians who practice what they teach. Direct Zoom access throughout your program.

5

Externship Guaranteed

We place you at a clinic in your area. You never have to find your own clinical site.

6

Flexible Payment Plans

Start your PA school journey today, pay over time. No hidden fees.

Meet Your Instructors

Real clinicians. Real credentials. They teach because they practice.

Instructor

Nikki Tashof, CCMA, BS

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with a BS in healthcare. Teaches the core CCMA curriculum including clinical skills, patient care, and exam preparation.

Instructor

Aubrie Jones, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Practicing Physician Assistant who leads clinical skills training, patient assessment modules, and Pre-PA mentorship with real-world case studies.

Instructor

Dr. Sahar Seyedin, CPhT

Doctor of Pharmacy Registered Nurse • Clinical Educationbull; Certified Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacology and medication management expert. Teaches pharmacology fundamentals, phlebotomy technique, and clinical procedures across all certification programs.

Your Path to PA School

A structured program designed to get you certified, placed, and PA-school ready.

1
Weeks 1–2

Healthcare Fundamentals

Medical terminology, anatomy, HIPAA, infection control. The foundational knowledge for your CCMA certification.

2
Weeks 3–4

Clinical Skills

Vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, injections. Hands-on skills with live instructor feedback.

3
Weeks 5–6

Administrative & Professional

Medical billing, EHR documentation, professional communication. Plus: Begin PA mentorship modules.

4
Weeks 7–8

Certification & Placement

CCMA exam prep, CASPA application guidance, externship coordination. Graduate ready for PA school.

What Our Graduates Say

Real students. Real outcomes. Real career starts.

HealthCareer Certs was overall 10 out of 10, instructors were so kind and willing to answer any questions throughout the course at any given time. For someone like me who was eager to step foot in the field after just receiving my bachelors in biology, I found this course to be greatly structured. I was able to get certified while taking some time to travel, thanks to the course being online, I studied anywhere and everywhere. Would definitely recommend!

Graduate
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Getting my CCMA certification through HealthCareer Certs was such an amazing experience. I cannot recommend this course enough! All of the instructors were so helpful and amazing, everything is self-paced online and I passed my certification exam on the first try because of them! Thank you so much HealthCareer Certs!!!

Graduate
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I was able to get certified and pass the NHA exam on the first try in only 6 weeks, and I appreciated the ease of the entire process/course and the other support/resources I received. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants their MA certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do PA schools accept medical assistant hours as PCE?

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Yes. Medical assistant experience is classified as Patient Care Experience (PCE) by most PA programs. Our CCMA program plus guaranteed externship gives you documented clinical hours.

How many PCE hours will I get from the externship?

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Externship hours vary by placement site, but our students typically complete 160+ clinical hours during their externship.

What does the PA mentorship include?

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7 modules covering: understanding the PA profession, building a competitive profile, academic preparation, navigating CASPA, letters of recommendation, interview prep, and application timeline management.

Is this program 100% online?

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Yes. The coursework is 100% online and self-paced. The externship is in-person at a clinic in your area in your area.

What certification will I earn?

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NHA CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant), nationally recognized across all 50 states. Plus 5 ACE college credits.

How does the externship guarantee work?

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We match you to a clinic in your area. You never have to find your own clinical site. No additional fees.

What's the refund policy?

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Money-back guarantee. Contact us at (434) 999-0888 for details.

Can I start the PA mentorship modules at any time?

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Yes. All course content is available from day one with 12-month access.

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