Clinical Medical Assistant

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLASSES

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Medical Assistant program accepts approximately 10 students per course. Students will receive hands-on training in vital sign measurement, Phlebotomy, EKG administration, and infection control, along with an understanding of medical law and ethics. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to sit for the Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National HealthCareer Association (NHA).

Class dates & info

NEXT CLASS: Sept. 8 2025, to Feb. 6, 2026
18 weeks, 488 contact hours
Hybrid Class
Registration Deadline: Aug. 21, 2025
New Student Orientation: Aug. 25 from 3-4 p.m.

Class meets

Mondays & Tuesday: On-campus, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursdays: Online
Fridays: On Campus, Skills Lab – 8 a.m. to Noon (Starts on Week 14)
First & Last week will be in-person Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- This will allow time to get online accounts set up and to prepare for certification exam.

Tuition & Fees

$2,000 (Certification exam included with tuition)

Textbooks

Hartman’s Medical Assisting: The Basics 1st Edition (ISBN: 978-1604251487), $62.50
Hartman’s Workbook for Medical Assisting: The Basics (ISBN: 978-1604251494), $25

Required Documents

Documentation of all required basic or childhood immunizations; including a current tuberculosis skin test, documentation of starting and completing the Hepatitis B vaccination, and current flu shot
Current negative drug test
Current clean background check

Class location

Kilgore College-Whitten Applied Technology Center, Building 27, Room 205
- 1410 US 259 BUS Kilgore, Tx 75662

Information packet and registration form

Please download and review the COURSE INFORMATION FLIER and COURSE REGISTRATION PACKET below.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Please be aware that the registration packets for these high-demand courses are provided below. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not submit your packet until all required documents are completed and included.

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