Certified Medical Assistant Training Program
Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Kino College is an authorized school and testing site for the National Healthcare Association (NHA) & Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination. The Kino College Professional Medical Assistant curriculum prepares students to take the CCMA exam. Students who take and pass the exam during the program receive CCMA certification upon graduation, a certification recognized in all 50 states. Students electing not to take the exam during their program may take it as a graduate at the Kino College testing site.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant?
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistants have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and have passed the National Healthcare’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant examination. CCMA’s are medical professionals who works directly with patients and performs clinical tasks with doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
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How Long Does it Take to get a CCMA Certification?
- At Kino College, our graduates can complete the course in just 9 months and are then ready to take the exam to receive CCMA certification.
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Do Medical Assistants in Arizona need to be certified?
- Arizona does not require medical assistants to be licensed or certified. Certification is optional but students are highly encouraged to become certified as it may lead to greater opportunities.
