Clinical Medical Assistant




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ClassGraphic Step into a rewarding healthcare career with our Clinical Medical Assistant program! This accelerated course provides the essential training needed to thrive in the dynamic field of medical assistance. Under the guidance of an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will gain hands-on skills crucial for success in various healthcare settings, including private practices, hospitals and clinics. 

In this comprehensive 144-hour lecture and lab program, you’ll master:
  • Vital Signs Measurement: Learn to accurately measure and record patient vital signs.
  • Medication Administration: Gain expertise in administering medications and injections safely.
  • Medical Record Keeping: Develop skills for maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
  • Specimen Preparation: Understand how to prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Patient Preparation: Discover best practices for preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
  • Diagnostic Testing: Acquire knowledge in diagnostic procedures and testing.
  • Phlebotomy: Learn the techniques of drawing blood for testing.
  • Pharmacology: Explore the fundamentals of medications and their uses.
  • Cardiac Life Cycle: Study the essentials of the cardiac system and its functions.

Completers of this Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)-approved program can expect: 
  • To sit confidently for the National Health Career Association’s Certified Medical Assistant Examination
  • A program cost of $3,999 Includes textbook, online resources, labs and NHA exam cost. 
  • A 14% increase in job openings by 2030 Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/31-9092.00?st=NV 
  • An average annual salary of $39,940 NV avg., Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/31-9092.00?st=NV 

Class Details

36 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Thu, Fri.  
  Weekly - Sat.  

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Lillian Thompson 

 

Notice

Please read:  This is a hybrid course, requiring reliable access to a computer and the internet, as a portion of the class takes place online and the rest is conducted in person in a classroom setting. To help ensure student success, we recommend that participants hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have an 11th-grade reading level, 9th-grade math skills, and strong study and test-taking habits. You must purchase and wear scrubs (any color) for all in-person classes (approximate cost: $25). You must also purchase your stethoscope and blood pressure cuff (approximate cost: $25-$35). Hands-on lab sessions require students to practice with each other under close instructor observation. Orientation is on the first day of class and will be held in person on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Otherwise, Thursday and Friday sessions are online, and Saturday sessions are in-person. The certification exam takes place on Thursday, 04/23/26, at TMCC Meadowood Campus from 5:30-8:30 PM.

Tuition: 

$4,499.00

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
1/29/2026 - 4/17/2026 Weekly - Thu, Fri 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM N/A - Online Lillian Thompson  Online
1/31/2026 - 4/18/2026 Weekly - Sat 12:30 PM - 04:30 PM Reno, TMCC Meadowood Center  Map Lillian Thompson  ClassRoom

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