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UM Bitterroot

Non-credit Workforce Training

Program Overview

This program trains students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the medical office. Instruction includes skills and knowledge in front office administrative, clinical, and limited laboratory procedures that are designed to assist healthcare practitioners in administering to the needs of patients. Physicians appreciate the versatility of medical assistants and their role as vital partners in ambulatory/clinical settings. 

Program includes classroom lecture and hands on labs and clinical rotations at a local healthcare provider. Students who complete this course sit for the National Health career Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

Program Provider

Program is delivered through UM Bitterroot.

Flexible and Affordable

  • Accepting Application Now!! 

    We accept applications for our CCMA training on a rolling basis. Apply today! 

    Online Instruction (222 instructional hours, self paced - 1 year of access)

    • Clinical Skills
    • Administrative Content
    • Patient Communication
    • Exam Preparation

    Skills Instruction (24 instructional hours)

    • Four 6 hour in person skills days
    • These will be scheduled with the program coordinator after completion of specified didactic modules. 

    Clinical Rotations (up to 20 hours)

    • These will be scheduled with the program coordinator after completion of specified didactic modules.
    • Rotation may require additional vaccinations, drug testing, and physician statement of health

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam (3 hours)

  • Program Cost

    $3,200 per participant due before access to materials 

    Cost includes tuition, online instruction, laboratory materials, one set of scrubs, BLS/CPR training fee, and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam fee.

Application Requirements

    • must turn 18 years of age within 6 months of exam completion

    • Must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school or a high school equivalency diploma (GED or HiSET) (within 6 months of exam completion) 

    • Must have a photo ID for proof of identity

    • Must have a personal email account which can be accessed frequently

    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

  • Visit the Criminal History Online Public Record Sheet Website and under Public Users click on Start Service

    • Cost is $20.00. Pay online with eCheck, credit card, or debit card

    Within 14 days of your payment, print background check results, and attach to program application *Background check expires after 14 days from your payment

    • Record of TB test results (skin test or Quantiferon Gold) within past year)

    • Proof of Immunizations; Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, and MMR. For exemptions - contact program director

    Attach all records to program application. Call for questions 406-375-0100

Apply Today

For more information call our office Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM

(406) 375-0100

This is a program that leads to professional licensure. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession, it is important to understand state and/or licensing board requirements. Please consult the UM professional licensure website to determine whether your program meets state licensing board requirements in your state. Please note, the University of Montana, Missoula College, and Bitterroot College regularly review and update the information on this website in July of each year. As such, this list may not reflect recent changes or requirements for professional licensure. Because professional licensure and certification requirements are subject to change, students are strongly encouraged to contact state licensing boards directly to verify education and/ or licensing requirements in their state.