FF - Certified Medical Assistant - HMCA Night with optional Life Support class


ID : 8153   

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We will get you on the path to a career with our accelerated program!  Kick off your new career as a Medical Assistant! Learn the clinical and administrative skills to work in ambulatory care settings, such as primary care offices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics. Get ready to pass the nationally recognized CCMA exam issued by the National Heathcareer Association (NHA), in just 14 weeks. Medical Assistants are in high demand in the Roanoke area. Get on your way with our career readiness resources and networking opportunities!  This is a very popular course, so act now!   

LEARN THE SKILLS:
  • Assist the physician during exams
  • Interview and educate patients
  • Measure and record vital signs
  • Administer injections
  • Data entry and scheduling

CERTIFICATION: 
Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Optional BLS card through American Heart Association valid for 2 years.

TUITION INCLUDES: 
  • Textbook/workbook, learning tools, and study materials.
  • NHA online practice exams, online study guide, and fee for the CCMA exam.
  • Student kit with watch, stethoscope, and blood pressure cuff.

STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
  • Access to a computer and Internet or transportation to campus computer labs for weekly online assignments.
  • Students will need to purchase scrubs.
  • If students attend optional clinical, students are responsible for CPR certification and required vaccines.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE:
  • Complete interest form:Interest Form
  • Must possess a standard high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency.
  • Demonstrate college readiness by completing the English self-assessment: English Self Assessment
  • Have access to a computer with the ability to use it at an adequate level for creation, communication and collaboration
 
 
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Class Details

56 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Tue, Thu.  
  Weekly - Tue, Thu.  

Location : Health Professions Building Location : 
  Health Professions Building.

Instructor : Lindsey Wallace 

 

Notice

Please read:  Optional Basic Life Support (BLS) included in tuition of the course. Optional Clinicals: Must pass background and drug test in addition to providing vaccine history

Tuition:  $3,900.00

Available Discount(s)

Registration Closes On
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 11/23/2026, 11/24/2026, 11/25/2026, 11/26/2026, 11/27/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/1/2026 - 12/10/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Roanoke, Health Professions Building  Map Lindsey Wallace  Lecture
9/1/2026 - 12/10/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Roanoke, Health Professions Building  Map Lindsey Wallace  Lecture

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Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
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Email enroll@virginiawestern.edu
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FF - Certified Medical Assistant - HMCA Day with optional Life Support class

ID: 8152

08/31/26 - 12/07/26
Weekly - Mon
15 sessions.

Location
Health Professions Building

Instructor
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