Healthcare is an exciting field, with many possibilities and an endless number of ways to interact with and help patients. For those who think they would enjoy the combination of administrative duties and patient care, the Hancock Health Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program is a great opportunity.
What does a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant do?
Also referred to as a CCMA, a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled health care professional who supports physicians in ambulatory settings such as doctors’ offices by performing administrative and clinical tasks. The responsibilities vary depending on your office, but can include taking vitals, recording medical histories, administering vaccinations, drawing blood, doing EKGs and prepping patients for an exam or procedure.
CCMAs also have a hand educating patients about follow ups, preparing patients for appointments, treatment plans and medications. CCMAs work primarily in doctor offices but can also work in places such as urgent care centers. Having a CCMA on staff creates a higher quality of care by bridging the gap between medical providers and patients.
How to Apply for the Hancock Health CCMA Program:
Schedule Options:
- Spring & Fall Cohorts:
Evening classes from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday - Summer Cohort:
Evening classes from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Program Structure:
- 9-10 weeks of classroom instruction followed by a 160 hour externship requirements
- Program concludes with taking the NHA CCMA exam.
The total cost of the Hancock Health CCMA program is $3970, which includes exam prep materials as well as the CCMA certification exam fee. Financial aid is available through WorkOne Indiana for those who qualify. Contact your local office for more details:
- Hancock County Work One: (317) 462-7711
- Shelby County Work One: (317) 392-3251
- Marion County Work One: (317) 798-0335
- Madison County Work One: (765) 642-4981
In order to apply, you must submit a completed application, basic computer test, two-paragraph essay, and three professional references. If you have ever been terminated from Hancock Health and are not eligible for rehire, you are no eligible to apply for the CCMA program.
Our Fall 2026 cohort will begin in August, with an application window from April 20th through June 19th, 2026. Check out the following dates below for all three upcoming CCMA class timelines:
Fall 2026 (Evenings)
• Application window: April 20 – June 19, 2026
• Selection & interview process: June 22 – July 24, 2026
• Program start date: August 24, 2026
• Program completion: December 3, 2026
Spring 2027 (Evening Program)
• Application window: September 1 – October 31, 2026
• Selection & interview process: November 2 – December 4, 2026
• Program start date: January 4, 2027
• Program completion: April 15, 2027
Summer 2027 (Evening Program)
• Application window: November 1, 2026 – January 8, 2027
• Selection & interview process: January 11 – February 12, 2027
• Program start date: March 15, 2027
• Program completion: June 24, 2027
An exciting and lucrative career in healthcare is closer than you might even imagine. Working with patients is a fulfilling way to help out in your community and make a difference, while setting yourself up for career success. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Lisa Owens (Program Director) via email at Lowens@hancockchealth.org and Jenn Farmer (CCMA Instructor) via email atJfarmer@hancockhealth.org