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Funds may be available for eligible students through the CSM Foundation which has been made possible from generous donations from organizations and individuals who wish to provide financial assistance to our students. The CCMA workforce training certificate is also an eligible program for the Workforce Sequence Scholarship.
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting
AAS Degree
Regional Hughesville Campus
Graduates of the Medical Assisting program are prepared to function as multi-skilled workers in different healthcare settings.
Medical assistants manage office responsibilities in physicians' offices, clinics, medical departments in industry and government, and other ambulatory care centers. Graduates prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs, obtain specimens, and administer medications under the supervision of a physician. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination.
View Program Requirements in the Catalog:
Highlights
Students spend 180 hours of clinical practicum
At a Community Medical Practice
17:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Which means smaller class sizes and more personalized attention
$5 million
In Scholarships Awarded to 4,000 Students
By the CSM Foundation in the last 5 years
Real Students, Real Stories
Meet Remy Jones
I love advocating for people. I love seeing that people were able to get the care that they deserve. I didn't want to stay in a place where I was serving half-heartedly. I wanted to give it 100%. So, I knew that administration was going to be the best place to go where I could still be able to advocate for patient health. The people at CSM have always shown up. They go above and beyond.
Medical Administrative Assistant, Self-Employed
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
CCMA to RMA Pathway
Advance your medical assisting career quickly.
Earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) workforce training certificate in just three months to qualify for the National Healthcareer Association’s CCMA national certification exam and be ready for entry-level positions.
Once your certification is complete, you can seamlessly transition into the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) pathway and receive academic credit for:
- HEA-1751 (1 Credit)
- HEA-1100 (1 Credit)
- MED-1410 (3 credits)