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Registration is open! Please call 732-224-2315. When prompted, press option one and one of the CPS Associates will be able to take your registration and payment with a credit card. Please note there is no online registration. Payment plans are available.

Medical Assistant Certification Program

Brookdale Community College is formally recognized by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), a national credentialing organization for allied health professionals. Learn to be proficient in all aspects of a medical office through lecture, lab practice, and clinical externship.

Areas of Study: Patient interaction, overview of front desk procedures, infection control, emergency procedures, phlebotomy, minor procedures and CPR certification.

Prepare to sit for the National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

This program is 348 classroom/lab hours, 121 online hours, and 160 clinical externship hours. The exam fees are included in the course fee. Class is limited to 10 students per class.

Prerequisites:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Copy of high school diploma or GED

The forms to complete the following prerequisites will be emailed to you closer to the start date of class:
(Some forms are required prior to clinical)

  • Copy of clear criminal background check and drug screening (additional fee)
  • Copy of malpractice insurance face sheet (additional fee)
  • Physical exam, documentation of immunizations, 2-step PPD, hepatitis B series, Flu vaccine & COVID-19 vaccine

Note: 100% attendance required. An additional fee will be charged to students for class make-up hours.

Required Classroom Uniform: Black Scrubs
Required Clinical Uniform: May need to purchase additional scrubs in another color based on clinical office requirements

Classes will be held in-person — Lincroft Campus

Classes will return in the spring of 2026

To be put on a registration waitlist, please contact Danielle Strauch at dstrauch@brookdalecc.edu.

Fee and code: $8,499, XMEDG 082 (includes NHA certification exam fee).
Textbook not included (Approx. $225). View the Textbook and Supply list.

Questions or additional information can be obtained by forwarding any inquiries to Scott Shanes at 732-224-2011 or email sshanes@brookdalecc.edu or cpshealthcare@brookdalecc.edu

Financial Aid is available for this program if you qualify. If you are applying for financial aid, please contact Joyce Cosentino prior to registering at jcosentino@brookdalecc.edu or 732-224-2140.

View a story that appeared on CBS News regarding our Medical Assistant program!

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Transfer Opportunities

Transfer Agreements by Academic Program: Articulation Agreements are formal agreements between Brookdale and other colleges and universities. These agreements define how the courses you complete at Brookdale will apply to your future bachelor’s degree when you transfer into a baccalaureate program.