Clinical Medical Assistant - Spanish Support




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CourseGraphic Step into a rewarding healthcare career with our Clinical Medical Assistant program! This accelerated course provides the essential training needed to thrive in the dynamic field of medical assistance. Under the guidance of an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will gain hands-on skills crucial for success in various healthcare settings, including private practices, hospitals and clinics. 

In this comprehensive 144-hour lecture and lab program, you’ll master:
  • Vital Signs Measurement: Learn to accurately measure and record patient vital signs.
  • Medication Administration: Gain expertise in administering medications and injections safely.
  • Medical Record Keeping: Develop skills for maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
  • Specimen Preparation: Understand how to prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Patient Preparation: Discover best practices for preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
  • Diagnostic Testing: Acquire knowledge in diagnostic procedures and testing.
  • Phlebotomy: Learn the techniques of drawing blood for testing.
  • Pharmacology: Explore the fundamentals of medications and their uses.
  • Cardiac Life Cycle: Study the essentials of the cardiac system and its functions.

Completers of this Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)-approved program can expect: 
  • To sit confidently for the National Health Career Association’s Certified Medical Assistant Examination
  • A program cost of $4,499 Includes textbook, online resources, labs, and NHA exam cost first and second attempts. 
  • A 14% increase in job openings by 2030 Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/31-9092.00?st=NV 
  • An average annual salary of $39,940 NV avg., Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/31-9092.00?st=NV 



 

Class Details

44 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Mon.  
  Weekly - Tue, Wed.  
  Weekly - Thu.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center
  Online Classroom.

Instructor : Cecilia Perez 

 

Notice

Please read:  Additional support available in Spanish! This is a hybrid course, requiring reliable access to a computer and the internet, as a portion of the class takes place online and the rest is conducted in person in a classroom setting. To help ensure student success, we recommend that participants hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have an 11th-grade reading level, 9th-grade math skills, and strong study and test-taking habits. Attendance on the first day is mandatory and in-person. Students who do not attend will be automatically dropped from the course. Orientation is on the first day of class and will be held in person on April 20, 2026. Otherwise, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday sessions are in-person and Thursday sessions are online. Students must purchase and wear scrubs (any color) for all in-person classes (approximate cost: $25). Each student is also required to bring a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff (approximate cost: $25-$35). Hands-on lab sessions involve practicing on classmates under close instructor supervision. The certification exam will be held on Thursday, July 9th, from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM. No Class Dates: 5/25/2026 This fast-paced course requires a strong time commitment both in class and for homework. Students agree not to miss more than 4 class days during the session. Attendance on the first day is mandatory and in-person. Students who do not attend will be automatically dropped from the course.

Tuition: 

$4,499.00


Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 05/25/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
4/20/2026 - 7/6/2026 Weekly - Mon 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM Online Access, Online Classroom  Map Cecilia Perez  ClassRoom
4/21/2026 - 7/1/2026 Weekly - Tue, Wed 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM Reno, TMCC Meadowood Center  Map Cecilia Perez  ClassRoom
4/23/2026 - 7/2/2026 Weekly - Thu 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM N/A - Online Cecilia Perez  Online

Other Class Offerings

Clinical Medical Assistant
ID: 35465

05/07/26 - 08/01/26
Weekly - Sat

Location
Online Section

Instructor
Lillian Thompson