About
Clinical Medical Assistant Program
Embark on a transformative journey with the Clinical Medical Assistant program, a comprehensive 13-week course designed to equip you with essential skills for a thriving career in healthcare. This program uniquely blends rigorous classroom instruction, practical skills lab training within a fully equipped facility, and an invaluable 80-hour clinical externship at coordinator-selected facilities. Benefit from small class sizes (10 students), hands-on experience, and dedicated preparation including a mock certification exam, ensuring you are thoroughly prepared for NHA certification and ready to make an immediate impact in the medical field. Unlock your potential and step into a fulfilling role as a certified medical assistant.
Program Details:
- Cost: $2550 All Inclusive Package (per program)
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Traditional Classroom Course, In-person
- Prerequisites: Up To Date On Immunizations; TB Skin Test; Hepatitis B Series; High School Diploma
- Accreditations: Alabama Community College System; Alabama Department of Public Health; American Red Cross; National Healthcareer Association
- Career Outcomes: Eligibility to test for NHA certification; Placement assistance available (no job guarantee)
Organization
SM School of Opportunity, LLC
SM School of Opportunity, LLC is a healthcare training institution in Bessemer, Alabama. It prepares students for work in certified nursing assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, medical assistant, and phlebotomy roles. Nursing assistant education combines classroom instruction, skills-lab practice, clinical experience, and preparation for the Alabama nurse aide certification exam. Medical assistant and phlebotomy training include theory, laboratory work, externships, skills evaluations, and preparation for professional certification exams. CPR / Basic Life Support training is also available through the school. The institution emphasizes a comfortable learning environment and practical healthcare knowledge. Its stated admission requirements include current immunizations, a TB skin test, and the Hepatitis B series, while a high school diploma is required for the medical assistant and phlebotomy programs. The school also provides placement assistance services, although employment is not guaranteed.