This program will provide the necessary training and skills required to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. This 220 hour program includes 140 classroom hours (lecture and labs) and an optional 80 hour clinical externship. Students must successfully complete the 140 hour classroom requirement to be eligible to participate in the 80 hour clinical externship rotation. Additional externship hours available upon request. Although the externship is optional, students are highly encouraged to participate in the workplace experience for best employment opportunities.