About
Community College of Vermont’s Clinical Medical Assisting certificate is offered at the Newport campus in Newport, Vermont. It trains students for clinical work in health care settings, including patient intake and care, examination assistance, medication administration, and communication with patients and providers. The certificate prepares graduates to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) exam. Coursework includes classroom learning and a clinical medical assisting internship that provides practice in a health care setting. The primary pathway can be completed in three semesters, with an accelerated pathway available in two semesters. The page does not state admission prerequisites, so no entry requirements are included here.
Organization
Community College of Vermont - Newport Campus
Community College of Vermont, Newport Campus, is a community college in Newport, Vermont, with occupational training in Cybersecurity, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, and Pharmacy Technician fields. The Newport center is located in the Emory Hebard State Office Building and serves as a local academic center for CCV. It also houses the CCV Center for Online Learning, extending the institution’s learning resources beyond the campus. Academic advising, orientations, tutoring, and academic mentoring are available through the center and CCV’s support services. The location combines in-person academic-center services with access to online learning resources, while United Way Working Bridges Coordinators support students with transportation, housing, childcare, healthcare, and financial management resources.