Certified Medical Assistant Training Program

COMMUNITY HEALTH
Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Students that successfully complete the Vermont State University (VTSU) Medical Assistant Training Program will be prepared to work in a Community Health Medical Assistant role that can include both clinical and administrative duties. This program will prepare Community Health employees who are interested in pursuing their career further by training them to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Once students successful complete the course, they will be able to perform as a CCMA within a Community Health clinic.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Flexible, Self-Paced Learning: Complete 540 hours of online coursework and hands-on clinical experience within 12 months.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Includes medical foundations, anatomy & physiology, clinical procedures, lab techniques, pharmacology, infection control, phlebotomy, EKG, patient communication, and career readiness.
• Real-World Experience: Practicum hours at Community Health clinics, with non-employees also eligible for placement.
• Low Financial Barrier: Tuition ($3,295)can be covered by Community Health in partnership with VSAC.

PROGRAM COMMITEMENTS:

• Complete all coursework within 12 months.
• Sit for the CCMA exam upon completion.
• Apply for an open clinical position within six months (if not already in a clinical role).
• Meet all orientation and competency requirements.
• Repay tuition if you withdraw early or leave Community Health within one year of completing the course.

BENEFITS:

• Earn your CCMA certification and gain valuable clinical experience.
• Minimal financial burden thanks to tuition support.
• Help build Community Health’s internal clinical workforce and support our mission-aligned workforce development goals.