Certified clinical medical assistants use their clinical knowledge and skills to safely
care for patients during their doctor’s visits. Towson University’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Program will prepare you for the CCMA exam and a rewarding career working in a doctor's office.
Program Format: This 18-week program includes six, three week modules that incorporates in-person
clinicals with self-paced learning. Upon completion, you'll be placed in a required
externship and celebrated at an annual graduation ceremony.
Total Hours: 518 hours
- Clinical education: 108 hours
- two, three hour in-person clinical sessions per week
- one, seven hour in-person clinical sessions per week (includes one hour break)
- Self-paced learning: 250 hours
- Externship: 160 hours (download requirements PDF)
Tuition: $4,499
($200 required pre-enrollment screening included)
Materials: Tuition includes all course materials such as a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff,
one set of TU branded scrubs, certification exam voucher, and access to NHA digital
learning tools.