Clinical Medical Assistant (WCG)


ID : 32623    Section Number : 78WG

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Prepare for a rewarding career as a Clinical Medical Assistant! This program prepares students to assist physicians in a medical office, health center or hospital. Topics include preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, infection control, diagnostic testing, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of health care. Students may opt to register for an optional externship experience in a local physician’s office upon successful completion of this course; additional fees apply. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Prospective students without healthcare experience are encouraged to complete an online medical terminology course or self-paced workbook prior to course. 

Admissions Requirements
  • Meet minimum essential functions and standards for program
  • Be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class.
  • Ability to complete an acceptable criminal background check, drug screen, proof of immunizations, and TB test.
  • Documentation of high school diploma, GED or equivalent, or college degree. Note: If high school diploma or college degree are earned outside of the United States, the diploma or degree must be formally evaluated (and translated if needed) by an approved agency prior to program admission. Allow a minimum of three weeks for evaluation/translation process. Prospective students will be responsible for cost.
  • English Language Learners (ELL/ESL): If English is not the first language, prospective students must complete a CASAS assessment with acceptable score prior to program admission. CASAS assessments can be scheduled by emailing at tjace@pvcc.edu or calling 434-961-5461. Include your first and last name, program of interest, and program start date in your email. Assessment should be completed at least one week prior to program start date. CASAS assessment is also recommended, but not required, for prospective students who feel their reading comprehension needs improvement.
  • Complete all financial assistance paperwork prior to enrollment. (Link to application below.)
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis.

WCG Grant: Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application.

G3/FANTIC Initiative: The G3 and FANTIC programs makes it possible for Virginians with low or modest income to pursue jobs in high-demand fields. Funding covers an additional 1/3 of the course tuition.

Program Pricing:
  • Regular/Full Price: $3900
  • FastForward Price: $1300
  • FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
Next Step:
To apply for financial assistance, follow this link to the FastForward Funding Application. Read the instructions, click Add to Cart and answer all of the questions. After you complete the checkout process, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list of required documents to verify your application. Email sbayker@pvcc.edu with questions.
                                             
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Class Details

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

Location : Multiple Location : 
  PVCC Main Bldg.. 
  WFS - Online Course.

Instructor : Multiple

CEUs : 18

 

Notice

Please read:  Hybrid Class: This class schedule includes both in-person meetings on PVCC campus and instructor-led online meetings. Students must have a computer or tablet with internet access, have a basic knowledge of computers and Internet to be successful in this course.

Tuition:  $3,900.00

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 11/03/2026, 11/26/2026, 12/24/2026, 12/26/2026, 12/29/2026, 12/31/2026, 01/02/2027)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/1/2026 - 9/8/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M822 Rebecca Payton 
9/10/2026 - 1/28/2027 Weekly - Thu 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M834 Toni Peterson 
9/12/2026 - 1/30/2027 Weekly - Sat 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Charlottesville, WFS - Online Course  Map, Room: Synchronous Class Toni Peterson 
9/15/2026 - 1/26/2027 Weekly - Tue 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesville, WFS - Online Course  Map, Room: Synchronous Class Toni Peterson 
2/2/2027 - 2/2/2027 Weekly - Tue 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M822 Toni Peterson 

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