Online Clinical Assistant Course
8-Week Virtual Clinical Assistant Training
Live, online classes + mailed skills kit. Build clinical assistant skills from anywhere. No in-person labs or internship required.
Course Overview
The 8-week Online Clinical Assistant Course is a 50-hour, live virtual program designed to build a strong foundation in clinical medical assisting. This fully remote pathway is ideal for students who cannot attend on-site labs or internships but still want rigorous CCMA exam preparation and clinical-care knowledge.
Live classes are held weekly in the evenings through our learning management platform. There are no in-person requirements for this course. You’ll attend via webcam and complete skills using a mailed skills kit with step-by-step video demonstrations and return-demonstration assignments.
Important: This online format does not include a clinical internship. If you want an internship and direct patient-care hours, see our in-person Clinical Assistant Program (CAP) .
What You’ll Learn
The curriculum includes:
- Medical terminology
- Basic pharmacology and nutrition
- Anatomy & physiology relevant to ambulatory care
- Clinical patient care: electrocardiography, phlebotomy, parenteral administration, point-of-care testing, and patient assessment & management
- Administrative tasks (scheduling, charting, office workflows) for a Clinical Medical Assistant
- Professionalism & exam-style critical thinking to prepare for the CCMA national certification exam
Live Online + Skills Kit
Students receive a skills supply kit by mail to practice and demonstrate competency in key clinical skills. Lab skills are taught through:
- Instructor-led live video demonstrations
- Guided critical thinking and scenario-based videos
- Return-demonstrations submitted as live or recorded video for instructor feedback
Quick Facts
- Format: 100% online, live evenings
- Length: 8 weeks • 50 hours
- Location: Virtual (no travel required)
- Internship: Not included
- Outcome: CCMA exam eligibility
Tuition & Requirements
Course Price: $1,395.00
Payment plans available via Affirm at checkout.
Admission Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Reliable computer with internet, webcam, and audio
- Ability to record and upload skill demonstration videos (phone or camera is fine)
Certification & Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the online course, students are eligible to sit for the CCMA national certification exam (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant).
Online Clinical Assistant students take the CCMA exam at a PSI testing center near them or through Live Remote Proctoring (LRP). The exam must be taken within 60 days of course completion.
Our CCMA exam pass rate is approximately 94%, reflecting the rigor of the curriculum and the level of support provided by our faculty.
Typical outcomes for graduates include:
- Enhanced clinical knowledge for pre-med/pre-PA/pre-health students
- Stronger applications for graduate and professional programs
- Readiness for entry-level clinical assistant roles in outpatient and ambulatory settings
- A clear pathway to future in-person clinical internships (through separate programs)
Upcoming Online Course Sections & Registration
The Online Clinical Assistant Course is typically offered in January, March, May, July, September, and November each year.
Select the appropriate section below to register. If the section is full, you can join the waiting list.
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Online Clinical Assistant Course Registration$1,395.00 + Service FeeSection:Online: March 25 – May 13, 2026 Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST (NO INTERNSHIP)Seats:3 remaining -
Weekends Clinical Assistant Registration$2,000.00 + Service FeeSection:Weekends: March 28, 29, April 4, 5, 11, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (in-person, NO INTERNSHIP)Seats:12 remaining
Frequently Asked Questions
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Online Clinical Assistant Waiting List
If the current Online Clinical Assistant section is full or the dates don’t work for you, join our waiting list below.
We’ll notify you as soon as new class dates open or additional seats become available.