Selective Admissions

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Welcome to the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program!

Next cohort to start in September 2026

Portfolios Accepted:

April 20, 2026, through June 18, 2026

Final Deadline:

June 18, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.

Admissions Decisions Sent:

July 9, 2025, to RCSJ email account

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program provides the requisite training for entry-level postsecondary medical assistants through classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical instruction and practice. CCMA program graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement upon completion of all program components.

Students in good academic standing are eligible to take the national credentialing exam at the completion of all program requirements. Graduates of the program can earn four, nationally recognized certifications through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and one through the American Heart Association:

Phlebotomy
EKG
Medical Assistant
Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider

Fast Facts

Application Cycle:
Summer Admission, Fall Start
Degree Received:
Certificate of Achievement, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Program Length:
1 academic year, 2 semesters
Cohort Size:
Dependent on clinical site availability and faculty availability
Schedule:
Daytime, weekday program. Full time (40hrs per week) clinical rotation in 2nd semester.
Further Education:
All 29 credits will go towards AAS Health Science degree at RCSJ Gloucester.
Estimated Cost: Varies per student

CCMA Program Information Sessions

All applicants must attend one information session from the dates below before submission of a portfolio.

Date	Time	RSVP Link
February 25, 2026	6:00 PM
March 24, 2026	10:00 AM
April 20, 2026	3:00 PM
May 26, 2026	10:00 AM
June 15, 2026**	10:00 AM

**This is the final information session for the 2025 CCMA program. No additional sessions will be scheduled after this date.**

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