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Medical students in navy scrubs practice patient care on mannequins in a simulation room at the institute, attending to their tasks with concentration. The room is equipped with medical devices, a whiteboard, and hospital beds.

High School

OTC+ CCMA

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA): One-Semester Program

A smiling nurse in navy scrubs, potentially a graduate from Butler Tech, holds a clipboard with a stethoscope around her neck, standing in a hospital room filled with medical equipment.

Schedule & Details: 

  • August – December | January – May
  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 10:30 am
    • Students follow Butler Tech High School Campus Calendar
  • 40 hours of clinical time to be completed the last month of the term

Butler Tech LeSourdsville Campus
101 Jerry Couch Blvd. Middletown, Ohio 45044 | Adult Education Campus

Required Materials & Supplies:

  • Immunizations/vaccines required in preparation for clinical hours
  • $50     Complete background check at the LeSourdsville campus in preparation for clinical hours.
  • $32     Purchase one set of scrubs. Students will be fitted at orientation and get to keep after the program.
  • $88     Purchase NHA workbook from Butler Tech. Student gets to keep the workbook after the program.
  • $170   Total Cost 

Program Highlights

Industry Overview

Earning the CCMA certificate qualifies students for over 1,500 local jobs, reflecting its high demand and offering a clinical experience that supports further healthcare education. The medical assisting field is expected to grow by 14% from 2022 to 2032.
– United States Bureau of Labor Statistics

Medical assistants play a pivotal role in the smooth operation of healthcare facilities, including doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics. Focused on both administrative and clinical duties, this program is designed to prepare high school seniors for a rewarding healthcare career.

Course Work

Our Medical Assisting program is designed to equip students with a comprehensive skill set that seamlessly integrates into their school day, ensuring they are well-prepared for the dynamic field of healthcare.

This semester-long Certified Medical Assistant program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical practice, ensuring students gain the comprehensive skills needed to excel.

  • No tuition cost. Traditional fees for uniforms and textbooks apply. Instructor will provide pricing.
  • Clinical hours are required to complete this program.
  • Students must take their academic courses online or at their current high school.
  • Combined credentials meet the high school graduation requirement.
  • The home school counselor must sign off on the student’s high school graduation plan.
  • Students must provide their own transportation and meals.
  • Continuing Education opportunities are available through Butler Tech’s Adult Education programming after high school graduation.

The curriculum covers key areas including:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Math
  • Computer Basics
  • Pharmacology

Credentials

Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to take the Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) and be credentialed through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).  Students will also be CPR certified.

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