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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Online Clinical Assistant Course Registration$1,395.00 + Service FeeSection:Online: August 26 – September 23, 2026 Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m. (NO INTERNSHIP)Seats:20 remaining -
Weekends Clinical Assistant Registration$2,000.00 + Service FeeSection:Weekends: May 30, 31, June 6, 7, & 13, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (in-person, NO internship)Seats:15 remaining -
In-Person Summer 2026 CAP Part-Time Evenings$2,000.00 + Service FeeSection: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:Limited (2 left) -
In-Person Fall 2026 CAP Full-Time$2,000.00 + Service FeeSection:August 10 – 14, 2026 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Internship: August 31 – November 20, 2026)August 17 – 21, 2026 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Internship: August 31 – November 20, 2026)August 3 – 7, 2026 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Internship: August 31 – November 20, 2026)Seats:12 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
Continue Your Journey with the Empowerment Coaching Program
After building clinical skills and direct patient care experience through CAP, some students want additional guidance as they prepare for medical school, PA school, or other professional pathways.
Our Empowerment Coaching Program (ECP) is designed for pre-health students who want structured support with goal setting, professional development, academic planning, and staying accountable as they work toward their next step.
- Structured coaching and guided support
- Help with long-term academic and career planning
- Resources and coursework housed in Moodle
- A stronger path forward after gaining clinical experience
CAP helps you gain hands-on experience. ECP helps you build on that experience with added direction, mentorship, and accountability.
Learn More About the Empowerment Coaching Program
Frequently Asked Questions
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