Clinical Assistant Program (CAP)
Hands-On Clinical Experience • 150 Hours • CCMA Exam Prep
Build real patient-care skills in Tallahassee, FL. Flexible schedules (full-time, weekend, part-time, online),
volunteer-based internships with direct patient care, and a 96% CCMA exam pass rate.
Course Description
The in-person Clinical Assistant Program (CAP) is a 150-hour training in Tallahassee, Florida covering the basic sciences (medical terminology, basic pharmacology & nutrition, anatomy & physiology) and hands-on clinical patient care (electrocardiography, phlebotomy, parenteral administration, point-of-care testing, patient assessment & management) plus administrative skills pertinent to a clinical medical assistant.
Students complete a volunteer-based internship with direct patient care experience, interning in the role of a clinical medical assistant. Learn more about internships here: Clinical Internships.
Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the CCMA national certification exam and to seek employment as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Our CCMA pass rate is 96%. According to the 2024 Industry Outlook, 87% of employers require certification; typical starting wages range from $14.30–$18.40/hour.
- Delivery Options: Full-time (in-person), Weekend (in-person, no internship), Part-time (asynchronous + in-person labs), Online (asynchronous)
- Offered Every Semester
- Age/Education: 18+ with HS diploma or equivalent
- Skills Practice: Required peer practice (including venipuncture)
- Out-of-Area Internships: Must be pre-approved by the Director prior to registering
Tuition & Payment
Course Price: $2,000 (payment plans via Affirm at checkout)
Does not include: national certification exam, HSC logo scrubs (black or red), internship screening fees.
Quick Facts
- Location: Tallahassee, FL
- Length: 150 hours
- Format: Full-time • Weekend • Part-time (asynchronous + in-person labs) • Online
- Outcome: Internship + CCMA eligibility
Clinical Internship: Real Patient Care Experience
Students in the in-person Clinical Assistant Program may qualify for a volunteer-based clinical internship after completing the classroom and lab portions of CAP. Internships give you supervised, hands-on experience in local clinics and practices so you can build documented direct patient care hours.
- Sites: primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics (based on availability)
- Schedule: usually 8+ hours per week over 10–12 weeks
- Hours: documented clinical hours that support job and graduate-school applications
- Eligibility: successful CAP completion, good academic/attendance standing, and internship clearance requirements
Internships outside the Tallahassee area must be approved by the Clinical Director before you register for the program.
Internship At-A-Glance
- Volunteer, non-paid clinical experience
- Minimum weekly commitment required
- Attendance and professionalism expectations
- Background check, drug screen, and immunization documentation
Register Below
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In-Person Summer 2026 CAP Part-Time Evenings$2,000.00 + Service FeeCourse Section: Part-Time Monday May 18 – July 13, 2026 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (in-person), Part-Time Thursday May 21 – July 9, 2026 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (in-person), Part-Time Tuesday May 19 – July 7, 2026 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (in-person)Seats: 48 remaining -
Weekends Clinical Assistant Registration$2,000.00 + Service FeeCourse Section: Weekends: March 28, 29, April 4, 5, 11, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (in-person, NO INTERNSHIP)Seats: 20 remaining -
Spring Break Full-Time Clinical Assistant Registration$2,000.00 + Service FeeCourse Section: March 16 – 20, 2026 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m (in-person, one week, NO INTERNSHIP)Seats: Limited (1 left) -
Online Clinical Assistant Course Registration$1,395.00 + Service FeeCourse Section: Online: March 25 – May 13, 2026 Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST (NO INTERNSHIP)Seats: 19 remaining -
In-Person Summer 2026 CAP Full-Time$2,000.00 + Service FeeCourse Section: May 4 – 8, 2026 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (in-person, one-week)Seats: 18 remaining
Online Clinical Assistant Course
Prefer training entirely online? Our Online Clinical Assistant Course is an 8-week, 50-hour program delivered weekly in the evenings via live remote class sessions. You’ll receive a skill kit by mail, complete video demonstrations of lab skills, and submit return-demonstrations of your work. This format provides maximum flexibility and is ideal if you cannot attend on-site labs or internships.
While this format does not include a clinical internship, it still prepares you for the national certification exam (CCMA) and builds foundational knowledge & clinical-care skills. For full details, pricing, and upcoming session dates, visit the Online Clinical Assistant Course page.
Program Outcomes & Career Value
96% CCMA pass rate among graduates.
87% of employers prefer/require certification for medical assistants (2024 Outlook).
Gain direct patient care hours to strengthen medical, PA, and allied health applications.
- Modern lab equipment and small cohort sizes
- Faculty-led skills labs and simulation
- Professionalism, charting, and clinical workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
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