How to Get Certified Through an Online Medical Assistant Program | Clinical Skills Institute

Start Your Journey Toward CCMA Certification

Whether you’re a pre-med student preparing for medical school or someone looking to gain professional certification, Clinical Skills Institute provides a direct path to success.

Our 100% online, self-paced programs allow students from all backgrounds to study at their own pace, develop clinical skills, and earn nationally recognized certifications such as the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Why Pre-Med Students Choose Clinical Skills Institute

Pre-med students often struggle to find meaningful clinical experience before applying to medical school. Volunteering helps — but certification and direct patient interaction make you truly stand out.

At Clinical Skills Institute, you’ll:

✅ Gain real patient care experience before medical school

✅ Learn anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology early

✅ Build confidence interacting with healthcare professionals

✅ Work in real healthcare environments through externships

This combination of academic readiness and hands-on exposure gives pre-med students a competitive edge when applying to medical programs.

Why MA Certification Matters (Even Before Med School)

Becoming a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) shows initiative, professionalism, and real-world readiness — traits that medical schools and employers value highly.

With CSI, certification is both affordable and achievable:

• Tuition: Only $810 total

• Flexible: Study anywhere, anytime

• Fast: Graduate in 3 months or less

• Inclusive: NHA exam + externship + job support included

Affordable and Accessible Online Medical Assistant Program

Clinical Skills Institute was founded on one belief: education should never be out of reach.Our programs remove the financial barriers that often stop students from entering healthcare.

Instead of paying thousands at traditional schools, CSI students receive:

• A complete, accredited curriculum

• National certification preparation

• Hands-on externship opportunities

• Career placement support

It’s the perfect option for anyone wanting a medical certification without student debt.

Externship Opportunities — From Anywhere

Even though our programs are online, you’ll still get real-world experience through externships at partnering clinics, urgent care centers, and hospitals.Externships allow students to apply what they’ve learned and gain exposure to patient care before entering the workforce or medical school.

This balance between online convenience and hands-on practice makes CSI one of the most practical, flexible, and career-focused healthcare training programs in the country.

Join Thousands Who’ve Found Their Path Through CSI

Whether your goal is to gain experience before medical school or to start a career in healthcare, Clinical Skills Institute offers the flexibility, affordability, and support you need to succeed.

At Clinical Skills Institute, our online medical assistant program helps pre-med students gain real-world healthcare experience.

The online medical assistant program includes NHA exam prep and externship support.

👉 Explore Our Programs or call 1-888-596-2131 to speak with our admissions team today.