Launch Your Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant

Learn the hands-on skills needed to become a vital member of a healthcare team.

Learn Clinical Medical Assisting at Blue Cliff College

Flexibility that fits your life

We offer day and night class schedules for our Clinical Medical Assisting Diploma Program, as well as an online program, so you can balance your work schedule and family obligations.

Hands-on training from dedicated instructors

Our instructors provide you with the technical skills and hands-on training to prepare you for success in this entry-level healthcare position.

Short program that you can start now

Our Clinical Medical Assisting Program runs for 9 months for Day schedules and 15 months for Evening schedules. Classes begin every 6 weeks, so you don’t need to wait long to get started.

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“One thing about all of these instructors, they will meet you where you are at & help you get the job done! Life is what you make it & Blue Cliff has been a home away from home.”
Nastassja Harris,
Blue Cliff College student

The Clinical Medical Assistant Program at Blue Cliff College

Our Clinical Medical Assistant Diploma Program is designed to provide you with all the technical and hands-on training and experience needed to be successful in Clinical Medical Assisting. Through coursework and real-world experience, some of the skills you can expect to learn are:

  • Scheduling patient appointments
  • Taking and recording patient vital signs
  • Preparing patients for examinations
  • Entering patient information into medical records
  • Preparing blood samples for laboratory testing

 

Our curriculum will introduce you to a number of fundamental healthcare courses, including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, CPR and first aid, phlebotomy, pharmacology, and more, setting you up for a successful healthcare career now and many career advancement opprtunities for your future.

Additional programs offered
Health Information Management, Billing & Coding
Available online
Learn what it takes to keep medical offices running smoothly and efficiently and become an integral part of any medical facility.
Medical Office Administration
Available online
Develop the skills needed to perform successfully in entry-level administrative positions in hospitals, specialized clinics, nursing homes, and more.
Practical Nursing
Available at Gulfport
Build fundamental skills needed to begin a rewarding nursing career in an entry-level position with substantial professional development potential.
Dental Assisting
Available at Metairie

Train for a hands-on role in the dental field by learning essential skills like taking X-rays, assisting with patient care, and managing office tasks. This program combines clinical knowledge with real-world experience to prepare you for entry-level work in dental offices and clinics.

Veterinary Assisting
Available at Gulfport
Start your career in animal care with our Veterinary Assistant diploma program. Learn clinical procedures, animal health, and client communication through hands-on training. Graduate equipped to work in veterinary clinics and animal hospitals, making a difference every day!
Massage Therapy
Available at all campuses
Develop a solid foundation of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, and train in specific massage therapy techniques.
Cosmetology
Available at all campuses

Get the hands-on training you need to launch a successful career doing hair cutting and coloring, multicultural techniques, nails, skin care, and makeup techniques.

Esthetics
Available at Metairie
Discover the artistic principles and get the hands-on experience needed to become a skilled skin care professional.

Over 30 Years of Quality Career Education

For more than 30 years, we have been dedicated to providing high-quality education and career training. We’ve grown and expanded to meet the needs of individuals seeking new, rewarding career paths or advancement.

We measure our institutional success by your academic achievements, graduation, and career placement within your chosen field of study.

Financial Aid Available

We want your education to be affordable for you. Our financial aid staff is ready to help you get the financial assistance you need to reach your education and career goals. We have flexible financing plans for those who qualify.

Quality Curriculum, Focused Instructors

We take pride in providing the best education possible by maintaing a low student-to-teacher ratio and integrating practical training and real-world experience into our curriculums. Our instructors are dedicated to combining coursework with real-life working knowledge so you are prepared for success outside the classroom.

Learning Resources Center

We believe in creating learning environments that are accessible. To provide you with every tool available to meet your study and research needs, we have learning resource centers at each of our campuses with Internet-accessible computers, books, videos, and access to the EBook Central™ online collection of resources.
What our students are saying

Blue Cliff is a great school. It is a family environment. The staff and teachers care about the students and want to see that they are successful in their program.

— Lisa P.

I’m having an incredible experience at Blue Cliff. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Some of the courses are hard but with the guidance and support from my teachers I know for sure I’ll reach my goal and succeed.

— Gabriella M.

Accreditation & Affiliations

Blue Cliff College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.

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