Clinical Medical Assistant
Our two-course program will prepare you to work as a certified clinical medical assistant in 16 weeks. Beginning Spring 2026.
- Available as
- Certificate
- Length
- 16 Weeks
- Format
- Hybrid
- Locations
- Fort Wayne and Crown Point
Why Study to be a Clinical Medical Assistant?
Certified clinical medical assistants (CCMA) are in high demand across the nation. As essential members of a healthcare team, CCMAs work directly with patients to perform clinical tasks and assist on procedures.
100%
Employment
$44,200
Median wage
(Bureau of Labor Relations)
15%
Projected job growth by 2033—much faster than average
Why Study at Saint Francis?
The University of Saint Francis is known throughout the region for the excellence of its healthcare education. Graduates of our programs are sought after employees due to the quality of instruction, personal support, and professional opportunities embedded into the learning.
Here, you’ll benefit from:
- Expert faculty, who work in the field
- Personal support
- High-tech labs
- Guaranteed clinical rotations
- Core values that prepare compassionate and ethical professionals
Applied Learning
Our Clinical Medical Assistant program blends classroom learning with hands-on experience. The three-credit Introduction to Medical Assisting course will prepare you to provide administrative support, conduct clinical procedures and more. The three-credit Clinical for the Medical Assistant course will take you deeper into patient care and clinical procedures. You’ll practice your skills in the lab before completing a community clinical in an urgent care facility or physician office.
Upon completion of the course, you’ll be eligible to take the CCMA Certification Exam and be eligible to work in all 50 states.
Get Hired
Graduates of our program work at hospitals and physician offices, including:
- Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
- Franciscan Health
- Parkview Health
- Lutheran Health Network