About
Clinical Medical Assistant Program
The Clinical Medical Assistant program at the Academy of Allied Health Careers offers comprehensive, in-person training designed to equip students with the essential clinical skills, administrative expertise, and electronic health record management proficiency needed to thrive in diverse healthcare settings. This focused 21-week program prepares graduates to work effectively under the supervision of healthcare professionals, providing a direct pathway to a rewarding career in the medical field. With a curriculum emphasizing practical application and a clear set of prerequisites, this program is ideal for individuals committed to making an immediate impact in patient care.
Program Details:
- Cost: 5025 USD
- Duration: 21 weeks
- Schedule: Full-time, in-person (309 classroom hours, 220 clinical hours)
- Prerequisites: Attend a career overview session, interview with academy staff, complete entrance assessment, submit GED or high school transcript, submit two written references, provide photo ID
- Accreditations: Unknown
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students to work effectively under the supervision of healthcare professionals; specific employment rates or job titles are not provided.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Academy of Allied Health Careers
Academy of Allied Health Careers is a healthcare career-training institution in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant and Clinical Medical Assistant (BUNDLE), Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, and Phlebotomy Technician. Training options also include practical nursing, professional coding, and electronic health records. The Nursing Assistant program combines classroom instruction, campus laboratory work, and clinical training, and completers are eligible to take the State of Tennessee Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The school partners with hospitals and physician groups in the greater Chattanooga area. It also provides financial assistance options that include grants, federal student loans, and flexible payment plans. Credits may have limited transferability and are evaluated individually for additional programs at the Academy.