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UM Bitterroot

Non-credit Workforce Training

Program Overview

This program trains students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the medical office. Instruction includes skills and knowledge in front office administrative, clinical, and limited laboratory procedures that are designed to assist healthcare practitioners in administering to the needs of patients. Physicians appreciate the versatility of medical assistants and their role as vital partners in ambulatory/clinical settings. 

Program includes classroom lecture and hands on labs and clinical rotations at a local healthcare provider. Students who complete this course sit for the

Program Provider

Program is delivered through UM Bitterroot.

Flexible and Affordable

  • Course Date: Fall & Spring Cohorts

    Fall cohort will begin mid to late September

    Spring cohort will begin late February to early March

    Classroom Instruction (140 instructional hours)

    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday & Wednesday
    • Saturday's (time TBD)
      • BLS/CPR Training
      • Skills Labs
      • Clinical Rotations (*potential flexibility based on your schedule)

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam

    • TBD, Fall December
    • TBD, Spring June

    Clinical Rotations (~40 hours)

    • Scheduled through our health science program coordinator following successful completion of CCMA exam
    • Rotation may require additional vaccinations, drug testing, and physician statement of health

  • Program Cost

    $3,685 per participant due 1 weeks prior to class start date

    Cost includes tuition, e-book, workbook & handouts, laboratory materials, BLS/CPR training fee, and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam fee.

Application Requirements

    • 18 years of age or over

    • Must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school or a high school equivalency diploma (GED or HiSET)

    • Must have a photo ID for proof of identity

    • Must have a personal email account which can be accessed frequently

    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

  • Visit the and under Public Users click on Start Service

    • Cost is $20.00. Pay online with eCheck, credit card, or debit card

    Within 14 days of your payment, print background check results, and attach to program application *Background check expires after 14 days from your payment

    • Record of TB test results (within past year); contact your primary care provider or Ravalli County Public Health Department at (406) 375-6670 if you need a current test

    • Record of Tdap vaccination; contact your primary care provider or your public high school for your vaccination records; contact your primary care provider or Ravalli County Public Health Department at (406) 375-6670 if you need this vaccination

    • Attach TB test results, Tdap, and vaccination records to program application

Apply Today

For more information call our office Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM

(406) 375-0100