Join the high-growth field of healthcare as a certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) with training from Anne Arundel Community College. Our students' CCMA pass rate is 96%!

Our experienced and credentialed professional faculty will prepare you for a rewarding career working with patients in a clinical healthcare setting in areas such as physicians’ offices, managed care organizations, outpatient care and certain functions within a hospital. Once you successfully complete the CCMA program, you are eligible to sit for certification examinations given by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.

Courses

The program consists of four courses:

CMA-304 Intro to Healthcare: Anatomy and Physiology, and Personability for Healthcare Workers

CMA-305 Clinical Medical Assistant 1

CMA-306 Clinical Medical Assisting 2

CMA-303 Medical Assisting Externship

Total Program Hours: 388

Credentials

Upon successful completion of the program, students are prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam to earn the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant credential.

Students successfully completing CMA-303, CMA-304, CMA-305 and CMA-306 clinical courses, including all clinical psychomotor and affective competencies, and providing proof of a current and active National Healthcare Association Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) can apply and receive credit for the MDA-140 Clinical Medical Assisting 1- and MDA-142 Clinical Medical Assisting 2-credit courses.

Cost

The program costs $4,112 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.

Learn more at an upcoming information session.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years old or older.

Interested students must attend a mandatory information session.

This program requires you to participate in a 100-hour, nonpaid externship in a medical practice. Practicums are 25 hours a week for four weeks and are only available Monday through Friday. Required documentation must be submitted to the program coordinator and approved prior to practicum placement. Costs associated with obtaining documentation are at the student's expense.

Documentation includes:

• A medical examination stating you are capable of performing the duties of a medical assistant
• Proof of immunizations, TB test and/or chest x-ray, hepatitis immunization or signed waiver, flu shot and current tetanus immunization
• CPR for healthcare providers
• Criminal background check and drug screening

Additional costs:

• Scrubs
• Closed-toe white nurse shoes
• NHA exam fee
• Textbook(s)

Note: High School Diploma/GED® is not required but may be needed for employment.

How to Register

Continuing education students don't need to apply for admission to AACC. Just check out our course search and choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Winter and spring term registration is now open. Registration for summer 2026 opens April 14!

Learn more about registering for continuing education courses.

If you have previously taken classes at AACC, you will need to log in using your AACC account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.

If you would like help, email the Instructional Support Center or call 410-777-2325.

MyAACC Email

Upon registering for your course, regularly check your MyAACC account and AACC email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your AACC student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing MyAACC, visit our email instructional page or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, visit our translated webpage.