Clinical Medical Assistant
This program is designed to give you a very specific set of skills to level up your career and employability.
What You'll Learn
Advance your healthcare career by mastering essential clinical and administrative duties.
You’ll develop the clinical and administrative skills needed to provide quality patient care in today’s healthcare settings. Training includes taking vital signs, assisting with medical procedures, performing lab tests, managing patient records, and scheduling appointments. You’ll gain hands-on experience in medical offices and clinics while learning professional communication and confidentiality practices. This program prepares you for entry-level employment as a medical assistant and provides a strong foundation for future healthcare roles.
Program Requirements
| Duration | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Semesters | In-Person, Asynchronous | 12 |
Additional Notes:
- At least fifty percent (50%) of required courses must be taken through Tompkins Cortland Community College (not via transfer credit, testing, or experiential learning).
- A minimum number of unique courses/credits are not required to earn an additional, similar, microcredential.
- In accord with existing college policy, no more than six credits may be taken for a pass/fail grade.
- Course substitutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis using the existing Course Waiver process.
- Eligible non-matriculated students registering for this microcredential may qualify for Part-Time TAP for Non-Degree Credentials for up to 11 credits per semester. Apply for Financial Aid today and link directly from your FAFSA summary page to complete the NYS TAP application.
- Eligible students registering for this microcredential may also qualify for federal aid through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Students living in Tompkins and Cortland counties should email Financial Aid.
| CourseID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 100 | Human Biology | 3 | |
| or BIOL 101 | Principles of Biology I | 3 | |
| or BIOL 104 | General Biology I | 3 | |
| HLTH 104 | Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| HLTH 111 | Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals | 4 | C |
| HLTH 112 | Clinical Medical Assistant Internship | 2 | |
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