Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Non-credit Workforce Training

Program Overview

This program trains students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy, and the cardiac life cycle. Students review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper EKG lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. Program includes classroom lecture and hands on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. Students who complete this course sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

Program Provider

Program is delivered through UM Bitterroot Campus with curriculum that is provided by Condensed Curriculum International (CCI).

Flexible and Affordable

Course Date: April 1st, 2024 - June 17th, 2024

Classroom Instruction (184 instructional hours)

  • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday & Wednesday *NO CLASS May 27th 
  • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday *NO CLASS May 25th
  • CPR Training (online)
  • Medical Terminology Course (online, 48 hours)
  • EHR GO (online)

Mental Health First Aid Training (8 instructional hours)

  • 9:00 - 4:30 PM, Saturday April 27th

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam

  • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday, June 17th 

Clinical Externship (160 hours)

  • Scheduled through CCI following successful completion of CCMA exam
  • Externship may require additional vaccinations, drug testing, and physician statement of health

Program Cost

$3,685 per participant due 2 weeks prior to class start date

Cost includes tuition, textbook, workbook & handouts, laboratory materials, CPR & First Aid training fee, mental health first aid training, medical terminology course, subscription to electronic health records simulations (EHR GO), and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam fee.

IMPORTANT: Program Fee Assistance takes time to process; connect with assistance providers ASAP

Pathways Programs Funding (formerly WoRC), Human Resource Council, 303 North 3rd Street, Hamilton

(406) 363-6101: Lisa Kearns, ext.1 or Holly Montgomery, ext. 2

Ravalli County Federal Credit Union - Bitterroot College Roadmap to Success Loans

Call 406.363-4631 and ask for a Loan Officer to learn loan details and submit a loan application

Rural Employment Opportunities (REO); (for eligibility, must have worked in agriculture within last 2 years)

Sesar Bonilla, sesar@reomontana.org, (406) 274-4172

Veterans Administration Educational Benefits, Valley Veterans Service Center, 217 North 3rd Street, Suite L, Hamilton

Veterans and family members:check your benefits eligibility, call (406) 363-9838 for an appointment

Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation Services Training Funds

Debra Fleig, debra.fleig@va.gov. (406) 258-1084; 2681 Palmer Street, Suite N, Missoula

Vocational Rehabilitation Services Training Funds – Disability Employment Assistance Program

Julie Ochoa, julie.ochoa@mt.gov, (406) 329-5400

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding, Human Resource Council, 303 North 3rd Street, Hamilton

DeLynn Gardner, dgardner@mt.gov, (406) 560-1689 or Missoula Job Service, (406) 728-7060

WIOA Youth Employment Program (serves ages 14 to 24), Human Resource Council, 303 North 3rd Street, Hamilton

Morgan Solonar, mfs@hrcxi.org, (406) 363-6101, ext. 4

Program Format

Course Date: April 1st, 2024 - June 17th, 2024

Classroom Instruction (184 instructional hours)

  • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday & Wednesday *NO CLASS May 27th 
  • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday *NO CLASS May 25th
  • CPR Training (online)
  • Medical Terminology Course (online, 48 hours)
  • EHR GO (online)

Mental Health First Aid Training (8 instructional hours)

  • 9:00 - 4:30 PM, Saturday April 27th

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam

  • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday, June 17th 

Clinical Externship (160 hours)

  • Scheduled through CCI following successful completion of CCMA exam
  • Externship may require additional vaccinations, drug testing, and physician statement of health

Program Cost

$3,685 per participant due 2 weeks prior to class start date

Cost includes tuition, textbook, workbook & handouts, laboratory materials, CPR & First Aid training fee, mental health first aid training, medical terminology course, subscription to electronic health records simulations (EHR GO), and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam fee.

IMPORTANT: Program Fee Assistance takes time to process; connect with assistance providers ASAP

Pathways Programs Funding (formerly WoRC), Human Resource Council, 303 North 3rd Street, Hamilton

(406) 363-6101: Lisa Kearns, ext.1 or Holly Montgomery, ext. 2

Ravalli County Federal Credit Union - Bitterroot College Roadmap to Success Loans

Call 406.363-4631 and ask for a Loan Officer to learn loan details and submit a loan application

Rural Employment Opportunities (REO); (for eligibility, must have worked in agriculture within last 2 years)

Sesar Bonilla, sesar@reomontana.org, (406) 274-4172

Veterans Administration Educational Benefits, Valley Veterans Service Center, 217 North 3rd Street, Suite L, Hamilton

Veterans and family members:check your benefits eligibility, call (406) 363-9838 for an appointment

Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation Services Training Funds

Debra Fleig, debra.fleig@va.gov. (406) 258-1084; 2681 Palmer Street, Suite N, Missoula

Vocational Rehabilitation Services Training Funds – Disability Employment Assistance Program

Julie Ochoa, julie.ochoa@mt.gov, (406) 329-5400

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding, Human Resource Council, 303 North 3rd Street, Hamilton

DeLynn Gardner, dgardner@mt.gov, (406) 560-1689 or Missoula Job Service, (406) 728-7060

WIOA Youth Employment Program (serves ages 14 to 24), Human Resource Council, 303 North 3rd Street, Hamilton

Morgan Solonar, mfs@hrcxi.org, (406) 363-6101, ext. 4

Application Requirements

  • 18 years of age or over

  • Must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school or a high school equivalency diploma (GED or HiSET)

  • Must have a photo ID for proof of identity

  • Must have a personal email account which can be accessed frequently

  • Must demonstrate requisite emotional and mental maturity/health for work in a clinical setting

  • Must be able to lift 20 to 30 lbs.

  • Must complete Health History portion of program application

Visit the Criminal History Online Public Record Sheet Website and under Public Users click on Start Service

  • Cost is $20.00. Pay online with eCheck, credit card, or debit card

Within 14 days of your payment, print background check results, and attach to program application *Background check expires after 14 days from your payment

  • Record of TB test results (within past year); contact your primary care provider or Ravalli County Public Health Department at (406) 375-6670 if you need a current test

  • Record of Tdap vaccination; contact your primary care provider or your public high school for your vaccination records; contact your primary care provider or Ravalli County Public Health Department at (406) 375-6670 if you need this vaccination

  • Record of most recently available seasonal flu vaccination; contact primary care provider or local pharmacy if vaccine needed.

  • Attach TB test results and Tdap & flu vaccination records to program application.

General Requirements

  • 18 years of age or over

  • Must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school or a high school equivalency diploma (GED or HiSET)

  • Must have a photo ID for proof of identity

  • Must have a personal email account which can be accessed frequently

  • Must demonstrate requisite emotional and mental maturity/health for work in a clinical setting

  • Must be able to lift 20 to 30 lbs.

  • Must complete Health History portion of program application

Visit the Criminal History Online Public Record Sheet Website and under Public Users click on Start Service

  • Cost is $20.00. Pay online with eCheck, credit card, or debit card

Within 14 days of your payment, print background check results, and attach to program application *Background check expires after 14 days from your payment

  • Record of TB test results (within past year); contact your primary care provider or Ravalli County Public Health Department at (406) 375-6670 if you need a current test

  • Record of Tdap vaccination; contact your primary care provider or your public high school for your vaccination records; contact your primary care provider or Ravalli County Public Health Department at (406) 375-6670 if you need this vaccination

  • Record of most recently available seasonal flu vaccination; contact primary care provider or local pharmacy if vaccine needed.

  • Attach TB test results and Tdap & flu vaccination records to program application.

Apply Today

For more information call our office Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM

(406) 375-0100

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