The CCMA is an essential member of the medical care team who assists the physician with procedures such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for medical procedures, and performing phlebotomy (blood drawing) and electrocardiography (EKG). To take the national certification exam for Clinical Medical Assistant, you must successfully pass all five courses in this program: Medical Terminology, American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers with First Aid, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy, and CCMA Procedures. You may take the courses in any order, or you may take them individually, except CCMA Procedures. To register for CCMA Procedures you must first successfully complete either EKG Technician or Phlebotomy. LaGuardia's CCMA Program currently has a 98% pass rate for students taking the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA exam. Attendance at an orientation session and passing an online reading exam are required before registration for EKG Technician and Phlebotomy and are recommended before beginning the 5-course CCMA series. A high school diploma or equivalency is a prerequisite for NHA certifications and often a requirement for jobs in the field. Program courses not offered this quarter will be offered in a future quarter. To apply, complete the application form at https://laguardia.edu/ccmaapply. Full and partial tuition scholarships are available for eligible students, and a separate application process is required. Contact CCMA@lagcc.cuny.edu for more information. ND