Clinical Medical Assistant

Kilgore College Continuing Education

Clinical Medical Assistant Classes

Prepare for a career as a Clinical Medical Assistant through hands-on instruction and practical training at Kilgore College. Students learn essential clinical skills, including vital sign measurement, phlebotomy, EKG administration, infection control, medical law and ethics.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Limited Enrollment: A maximum of 10 students are accepted into each course. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and a complete registration packet is required.

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Class Dates & Schedule

Spring 2027 Class Dates January 11 – May 24, 2027

Registration Deadline December 4, 2026

Program Duration 18 Weeks

Course Format Hybrid: In Person & Online

Weekly Class Schedule

Mondays & Tuesdays On-campus instruction, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesdays & Thursdays Online lectures

Fridays On-campus skills lab, 8 a.m. to noon, beginning in Week 14.

Clinical Training Begins in Week 14. Preassigned clinical placements occur Monday through Thursday. Hours vary by clinical facility.

First & Last Weeks In-person instruction Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for online account setup and certification exam preparation.

Mandatory Student Orientation January 5, 2027, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Attendance is required. Students will receive important course information, have an opportunity to ask questions and have their clinical ID photograph taken.

Drug & Background Screening

Drug Screening $20

Background Check $30

Total Student Cost $50

Drug & Alcohol Testing Compliance Services (DATCS) 4000 U.S. Highway 259 North
Longview, TX 75605

Screening Requirements: Students must bring the DATCS authorization forms included in their registration packet.

Screening results are sent directly to Kilgore College. A positive drug screening disqualifies a student from the program. Background findings that do not meet clinical-site eligibility standards may also prevent participation because clinical placement is required.

Tuition, Textbooks & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

$2,000

Course tuition includes the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification examination.

Payment is due at registration for students paying out of pocket.

Students planning to use grant funding should notify the program office.

Required Textbooks

Hartman's Medical Assisting: The Basics, 1st Edition ISBN: 978-1604251487 Packet-listed price: $62.50 View Textbook →

Hartman's Workbook for Medical Assisting: The Basics ISBN: 978-1604251494 Packet-listed price: $25 View Workbook →

TPEG Grant Information

Complete the current-year FAFSA at StudentAid.gov .
Contact Amber Paredes within three days after completing the FAFSA.
Email: aparedes@kilgore.edu

Phone: (903) 983-8217
Complete the Texas Aid Programs Statement of Student Eligibility .

IMPORTANT: Do not purchase textbooks until you receive your "Registration Complete" email from Kilgore College.

Required Supplies & Class Location

Required Supplies

Charcoal gray scrubs
Comfortable leather tennis shoes; no Crocs
Stethoscope
Required textbook and workbook
Pens and pencils
Five-subject spiral notebook
Laptop or tablet with reliable Internet access

Class Location

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

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Medical Assistant Registration Packet

Download the Clinical Medical Assistant registration packet for Spring 2027, including required forms, registration instructions and program information.

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