About
Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) Program
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with the Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) program at Baton Rouge Community College. This comprehensive program offers 164 contact hours of intensive classroom and hands-on training, equipping you with essential medical skills such as EKG, Phlebotomy, Wound Care, and Medication Administration. Designed to prepare you for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam, this program provides the practical expertise and foundational knowledge necessary to thrive as a certified medical assistant, enhancing your career prospects and enabling you to make an immediate impact in patient care settings.
Program Details:
- Cost: 3500 USD
- Duration: 11 weeks (based on 164 contact hours)
- Schedule: In-person classroom and hands-on training
- Prerequisites: Open enrollment (no specific prerequisites listed for this program)
- Accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) - institutional accreditation
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam, opening doors to various Medical Assistant roles.
Organization
Baton Rouge Community College - New Roads
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge Community College is an open admissions, two-year public community college focused on innovative, accessible, and dynamic programs that directly meet the educational and workforce needs of its community. The college offers workforce-oriented healthcare programs, including Clinical Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Aide & Mental Health Technician, and Medication Attendant Certified, which feature hands-on training and prepare students for national certification exams. It serves as a sustaining resource for the economic development of Louisiana.
Highlights:
- Offers accessible workforce-oriented healthcare programs
- Provides hands-on training for practical skills
- Prepares students for national certification eligibility
- Is an open admissions, two-year public community college
- Focuses on innovative programs meeting community educational and workforce needs