Train to Become a Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)

What is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)?

A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is a versatile healthcare professional trained to perform both clinical and administrative duties in medical offices, clinics, and outpatient centers.

Medical Assistants are often the first and last point of contact for patients — taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, assisting with procedures, and supporting providers with patient care. They also manage important administrative tasks like scheduling, medical records, and insurance verification.

Our CCMA Program at Stick It Phlebotomy is a 32-week comprehensive course designed to prepare you for a career in:

Medical Assisting — patient intake, vitals, exams, injections, and patient education
Phlebotomy — venipuncture, capillary puncture, specimen handling, and lab processing
Electrocardiography (EKG) — lead placement, cardiac monitoring, and rhythm recognition

Students train with hands-on practice, complete off-site clinical hours, and graduates are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA Certification Exam. Upon completion, you’ll also earn Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification through the American Heart Association.

Medical Assistants are in high demand and play a crucial role in today’s healthcare system — working alongside physicians, nurses, and specialists to deliver quality patient care.

TOTAL COST: $4000.00

Fee Breakdown:

Tuition – $2,000 (core instruction and lecture hours)
Skills Lab / Hands-on Training & Medical Supplies – $2,000 *(covers in-class labs, clinical training, and personal equipment such as <<<list items here – e.g., stethoscope, , etc.>>>)
Resources (NHA) – $94 (digital learning portal access ; paid directly to NHA)
Registration Fee – $150 (non-refundable; applied toward total cost of course)
Certification Exam – $160 (to be paid directly to the NHA for certification)

Frequently Asked Questions (CCMA Course)

Please reach us at sherry@stickitphlebotomy.com or text/call 318-475-5053 if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Requirements to take course?

All students must be 17 years of age or older
All students must have a valid government issued photo ID
All students must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent or transcript
Meet any health/safety prerequisites (immunizations, background check, drug screen, etc.) as required for the clinical/external training portion.

How much is the course?

TOTAL COST: 4,000 (see Fee Breakdown)

Including tuition, labs, medical supplies, study guide, resources, registration fee, and exam fee

Do you offer financial aid?

Yes we do. Stick It Phlebotomy is now able to offer financial assistance to those who quality through the WIOA Program through the workforce. Please visit their website to see if you meet their requirements for assistance at www.cdconline.org. Pre-screening edibility applications. If you do not quality then we offer payment plans. Check out these options here.

We also accept PayPal Credit and After pay.

How long is the class?

It’s a 32-week comprehensive training course, including lecture/hybrid hours, hands-on lab, and off-site clinical training.

Is the class Online or In-Person?

Hybrid: Parts of the course are lecture or online modules; significant hands-on training and clinical hours are in person (on-site and off-site) as required.

Will I graduate with a certification?

Yes. Students who complete all coursework, hands-on training, and externship hours are eligible to sit for the NHA CCMA Exam.

Certification also includes Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) via the American Heart Association.

What kind of device do I need to take the class?

Students will need internet access to create their own accounts including their usernames and passwords and access their online coursework.

For the best experience it is recommended that students use one of the following browsers: Firefox (59 or later), Google Chrome (66 or later) or Safari (8 or later).

Android's default browser is not supported; download chrome for a better experience.

For the best experience students are recommended to use one of the following devices:

PC (Windows, 7,8, 8.1, 10, or later), Mac (Max OS X 10.9 or later)
iPhone / Smart Phone
iPad 2 or later (iOS 9 or later)
Android tablet (Android OS 7.0 or later) or Chrome OS device (such as a Chromebook with Chrome OS 78 or later).

Is there a text book required?

Yes. All students will need the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Study Guide/Workbook in addition to the online resources provided through the NHA Learning Portal.

Required Study Guide: NHA CCMA Study Guide/Workbook – $94
Purchased directly through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Digital course materials (textbook, study guides, online assignments) are included in the program cost and available to students upon enrollment.

Does Stick It Phlebotomy help with job placement?

Stick It Phlebotomy is committed to giving all of our graduating students every available opportunity to succeed in the work force. All students will gain access to our "Current Student's Resources" page upon graduation where they can search for available jobs using their newly earned certifications, request an official transcript and a letter of recommendation from your instructor.

What is the average salary of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

As of Sept. 2025, the average annual pay for a Certified Medical Assistant in Louisiana is $36,955 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.77 an hour.

Most local employers that are known to Stick It Phlebotomy average $15 – $18 / hour depending on where they work:

Medical Assistants who work in a Clinic Setting average $15/hr
Medical Assistants who work in a Hospital Setting average $16/hr
Medical Assistants with CCMA Certification and BLS average $17–18/hr
Medical Assistants in specialty clinics or urgent care can earn even more depending on skills and demand

Why choose Stick It for your education?

PAYMENT PLANS!

We believe in making school FUN! Your online training will include many study resources and games to help you along the way and your in-person training will be complete with simulations and real world scenarios to prepare you for this exciting yet challenging field.

FLEXIBLE CLASS HOURS ( Didactic/lecture) portion of class is done entirely at the student's own pace. Once completed students will register for an in-person skills lab. (see calendar)

Manage all Continuing Education hours through one central portal!

Our school is recognized by The Board of Regents Proprietary School of Baton Rouge, LA.

Every student gets the attention they need to prepare them for a position in this exciting and challenging field!

To give our graduates the best chance of finding a job as a Phlebotomy Technician we work together to prepare and build a professional resume for prospective employers. We also have interview preparation and letters of recommendation from us to assist in the job hunt!