About
Frederick Community College’s Clinical Medical Assistant program in Frederick, Maryland, trains students in clinical and administrative duties that support healthcare providers, including taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, scheduling appointments, and maintaining medical records. Completion of the five-course series leads to an FCC Workforce Training Certificate and eligibility to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam through the National Healthcareer Association. The program uses hybrid delivery, with required in-person and online participation, and runs for eight months with day and evening classes. Admission requirements include being at least 18 years old before the clinical start, completing a physical examination, providing a negative tuberculosis test and current vaccinations including COVID-19, holding or completing American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR, and undergoing fingerprinting and drug testing.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), plus an FCC Workforce Training Certificate
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Frederick Community College - Main Campus
Frederick Community College is a community college in Frederick, Maryland, offering occupational preparation in Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and Welding, among other fields. The college provides more than 100 programs of study spanning career and workforce training, degrees and certificates, transfer pathways, online programs, and personal enrichment. Its academic communities include Health Professions; Technology, Trades, Engineering & Math; Business, Hospitality & Culinary; and Legal and Public Safety. FCC emphasizes flexible programs and hands-on experience, with connections between programs, career information, networking opportunities, and regional employers. The college also supports students through career, advising, and transfer services, student success programs, tutoring, testing, and veterans and military services.