Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Our Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program combines weekly clinicals, self-paced learning and a required externship to prepare you for the CCMA exam, offered by the National Healthcareer Association.

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Program Format: TU’s CCMA program includes modules that incorporate in-person clinicals with self-paced learning. Upon completion, you’ll be placed in a required externship.

Total Hours: 518 hours

  • Clinical education: 72 hours
    • 12-Week Clinical Schedule: Two weeknight clinical sessions (3 hours, in-person)
    • 12-Week Clinical Schedule: One weekly, clinical session (6 hours, in-person)
    • 6-Week Clinical Schedule (accelerated): Two weekly, clinical session (6 hours, in-person)
  • Self-paced learning: 286 hours
  • Externship: 160 hours (download requirements PDF)

Tuition: $4,899
($200 required non-refundable pre-enrollment screening included)

Materials: Tuition includes all course materials such as a standard stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, one set of TU branded scrubs, certification exam voucher, access to NHA digital learning tools, and the American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers course.

Register by the pre-enrollment deadline and take 20% off tuition.*

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Learn more about externship requirements and registration steps.

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UPCOMING START DATES CLINICALS SCHEDULE
February 21–May 16, 2026
Pre-enrollment deadline: January 21, 2026
Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 
May 26–July 2, 2026 (accelerated)
Pre-enrollment deadline: April 26, 2026
Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 
August 15–November 7, 2026
Pre-enrollment deadline: July 17, 2026
Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 
October 27–February 4, 2027 (accelerated)
Pre-enrollment deadline: September 25, 2026
Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 

 

About TU Continuing & Professional Studies

Towson University Continuing and Professional Studies provides educational opportunities that help to enhance expertise and advance careers. Whether you’re starting a new career, re-entering the workforce, or boosting your resume, our instructor-led and self-paced certification prep courses will help you meet your education and career goals.    

*Note: WIOA and other tuition assistance programs are not eligible for discounts.

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