Clinical Medical Assistant (WCG)

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.

To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list of required documents. Email sbayker@pvcc.edu when all required documents have been uploaded.

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.

Construction Project Management Program Pricing:

• Regular/Full Price: $3900
• FastForward Price: $1300
• FastForward plus G3 Price: $0

Class Description
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). See program website for admissions requirements and additional information:  https://www.pvcc.edu/programs.

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