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Certified Medical Assistant Certificate Program

A certified medical assistant (CMA) is a vital member of a healthcare team in various settings, including physician’s offices and outpatient care facilities. Cape Cod Healthcare, in partnership with The Community School at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, is pleased to offer a Medical Assistant Certificate Program. This course equips those seeking a career in healthcare with the knowledge and skills needed for employment as a medical assistant and to pass the Certified Medical Assistant examination from the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

One of the many benefits of this program is that you can train for an exciting new clinical path and Cape Cod Healthcare will reimburse your CMA program cost and provide you with an opportunity to grow your career within Cape Cod Healthcare’s award-winning organization.

Ready to take the next step in your career and embark on a new pathway to a fulfilling role? Let us guide you on your way to becoming a certified medical assistant.

How it Works

  • Program duration: 10 months
  • Hybrid evening classes designed to fit your existing work schedule: Classes offered two days a week for 10 months at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School (6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays).
  • Tuition cost: $3,250 (approximately). Cape Cod Healthcare will reimburse the cost of the program and associated fees, including textbooks (½ the cost of the program and fees will be reimbursed in the payroll cycle following six months of employment and the remaining costs will be reimbursed in the payroll cycle after one year of employment.)
  • Classes begin September 24, 2024, and end May 22, 2025. (Registration deadline: September 12, 2024).

Meet Our CMAs

Hear from our team about their experiences as CMAs at Cape Cod Healthcare.

What’s Included

  • Comprehensive training: Learn about human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology, plus practical skills in laboratory techniques, phlebotomy, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and medication administration.
  • Hands-on experience: Gain practical experience with tailored clinical labs in a state-of-the-art health technology program.
  • CMA Exam Preparation: Prepare to take the NHA’s Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam.
  • Shadowing opportunities: Pursue options available within our Cape Cod Healthcare ambulatory clinics.
  • Upon completion of the program, practice at one of 40 locations across Cape Cod in primary and specialty care.

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package for eligible positions starting on the first day of employment
  • Competitive pay, with positions starting at $23/hour
  • $1,000 sign-on bonus (for non-employees of CCHC)

Who Qualifies

  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

How to Apply

Cape Cod Healthcare employees, as well as non-employees, are welcome to apply! To sign up for the CMA Course, visit The Community School at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School at communityschoolcct.org. If you are a current CCHC team member and have questions about tuition reimbursement, contact our recruitment team via email at recruitment@capecodhealth.org. or phone 508-862-5186.