Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Non-Credit Certificate
Certified Clinical Medical Assistants are sought-after professionals who work in clinics, hospitals, and other medical settings. CCMAs work under the supervision of a licensed physician and/or nurse practitioner and perform various administrative and clinical functions.
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Program Information
This post-secondary program is designed for both traditional and non-traditional students. It is online, self-paced within time-frame parameters, and can be completed while working, taking other college classes, or while enrolled in the last few months of high school. Students may enroll at any time of the year. The program includes a 249-hour interactive online course, followed by an 80-hour clinical internship at an area medical clinic.
The online program is a digital learning resource that allows learners to confidently build key CCMA skills. It is comprised of several courses, covering key foundational learning pieces as well as vital competency-based and professional skills. Students will cover Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Clinical and Administrative Skills, and various Soft Skills to assure proper patient care and communication.
The program also includes a certification exam study guide and practice tests. Upon successful completion of the online and clinical portions of this program, the student will be eligible to sit for the CCMA exam from the National Healthcare Association (NHA), which awards CCMA certification. The cost of the first attempt at this exam is included within the course tuition. Students must be 18 at the time of the exam.
NOTE: Any student under the age of 18 must abide by a background check and drug testing policy. A parent or legal guardian of a student under the age of 18 must sign an acknowledgment of the receipt of a copy of this policy. Students under the age of 18 must obtain notarized parental/legal guardian consent on Section II of the Drug/Alcohol Test Release & Consent for Minors. Lack of consent for testing will disqualify the minor from continued clinical participation and participation in the program.
“If you want to get an education that will lead to a successful career, I recommend Indian Hills. The instructors believe in the mission of changing students’ lives and teaching what you need to know to grow in your future career.”
Frequently Asked Questions
After selecting your class, you may pay with either Visa or Mastercard. You can also pay in person at our office during normal business hours: Ottumwa Campus, Advanced Technology Center, Monday-Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Unless other arrangements have been made for a 3rd party to cover your tuition, you need to pay at the time of registration.
Yes, please have your company contact us at [email protected] or (641) 683-5249 to make arrangements to pay for your class.
Please note: You will not be considered officially registered for the class until we have received confirmation from your company that they will cover your tuition cost.
To qualify for a refund, you must cancel your registration at least 3 business days prior to the class start date.
- If you have not prepaid for the class, charges will be assessed to your account if you do not cancel within the required timeframe, or if you do not show up for the class.
- In extreme circumstances, we might make an exception to our policy. To cancel a registration because of extreme circumstances, call us at (641) 683-5249.
- A few of our class offerings do have special refund policies. If your course has a different refund policy than the one listed above, this information will be conveyed to you at the time of registration.
- If a class is cancelled by Indian Hills, you will have the option of receiving a full refund or having your registration moved to the next available class date.
If Indian Hills announces that classes are canceled, this will include all continuing education courses. When Indian Hills' makes this announcement college wide, the message is posted on our homepage at www.indianhills.edu.
- If your class is scheduled Monday-Thursday, please check the IHCC homepage for weather related announcements.
- If your class is scheduled Friday-Sunday, you will receive an email letting you know if your class has been canceled.
Please check both our website and your email before heading to class.
Some Continuing Education classes qualify for GAP Funding.
For more information, contact our GAP office at 641.683.5131
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Ashley Hudson
Health Coordinator