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Eligible candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have 300 verifiable hours worked as a CNA within the last six months.
• Be in good standing with .
• Be able to demonstrate they can take blood pressure, pulse and respirations prior to registering.

Externship requirements:

• Successfully pass background check and drug screening
• Obtain immunizations

Once an applicant has been registered for the program, there are additional requirements that the student must meet prior to the start of the program to hold their spot.

CPR certification 

All CMA students are required to be CPR certified by the second week of class. This certification must be either American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer) or American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider). Cards from organizations other than these are not accepted.

Drug screening

All CMA students are required to complete a drug screen prior to the start of class. The drug screen fee is paid by the student. If a student receives a positive drug screen result (including but not limited to marijuana), they will not be permitted to start the program. Students who take a medication that may cause a positive test result should provide a note from a physician.

Background check 

All CMA students are also required to complete a background check conducted through American Data Bank (Complio); the background check is completed at the time of Complio account creation. The background check fee is paid by the student. If you have questions regarding program eligibility due to previous convictions or current charges please email Continuing.Education@llcc.edu for guidance on next steps.

Required immunizations 

All students are required to show proof of satisfactory immunization requirements prior to starting the program. Medical Assisting students are required to show proof of immunity to:

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination: Documentation of two MMR series or titer documentation that shows immunity for each: measles, mumps and rubella.
• Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination: Documentation of history of chickenpox, history of two vaccinations or documentation of positive Varicella titer.
• Hepatitis B vaccination: Documentation of three-shot series, positive Hepatitis B titer or signed Hepatitis B declination. Students who submit a declination for medical reasons must also provide a signed physician’s note.
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (TDAP) or Adult Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td): Documentation of TDAP or Td within the past 10 years.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test: two-step skin test or QuantiFERON Gold blood test prior to attending the clinical experience. If past positive skin test, a chest X-ray is required. May be obtained at local health department or by physician.
• Flu: Students attending externship October-April are required to have a flu shot before attending their clinical externship.

The Clinical Medical Assistant program prepares students for multiple roles and national certifications. As an entry-level clinical profession, this program is ideal for students in the allied healthcare field. The certifications students will be eligible to take following the completion of this program include:

Board: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Exam: Board: National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Exam:

The CCMA exam through NHA is included in the program cost ($165 value).