Cardiovascular Medical Assistant Scholarship opportunity

Medical Clinical Assistant – Scholarship Opportunity

The Medical Clinical Assistant Scholarship Program is offered in partnership between the Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) and Fletcher Technical Community College. The program awards educational scholarships to internal and external candidates interested in advancement to become a certified medical assistant with opportunity for gainful employment.

New classes begin each spring and fall semester and include one semester of online didactic training followed by one semester of 200+ in-person clinical hours at various CIS locations. Note: In the event minimum enrollment requirements are not met, the class will be deferred to the next academic semester.

Upon graduation, the student is awarded a Certificate of Technical Competency (CTC) in Medical Clinical Assistant and is eligible for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam through National Healthcareer Association.

The Medical Clinical Assistant Program provides students with the knowledge and skills to prepare them to perform noninvasive and peripheral examinations of the cardiovascular system at the request of physicians to aid in diagnosis and therapeutic treatments. The program includes instruction in reviewing and recording patient histories and clinical data, patient care, investigative and examination procedures, diagnostic procedures, data analysis and documentation, physician consultation, equipment operation and monitoring, and professional standards and ethics.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirement and submit supporting documentation to complete eligibility for the scholarship opportunity and program. Applications submitted without supporting documents may result in ineligibility for scholarship/program.

1. Copy of current TABE, ACT, or Accuplacer scores meeting the following minimum score requirements - dated no earlier than 5 years prior to application.

College transcript(s) may be submitted in place of test scores to meet required eligibility. (Must be eligible for or have completed Engl 1000 and Math 0098/Math 1104 or higher)

• ACT: English – 16 & Math – 15
• Accuplacer Next Gen: Writing – 225 & Math QRAS – 242
• TABE (Test of Adult Basic Edu): Level 4 or higher

2. Proof of High School graduation or GED/Hiset

3. Two professional letters of recommendation

4. Official resume with contact information

1. Final candidates shall be subject to a thorough background check and drug screening prior to program admission.
2. Review and meet the requirement for admission to Fletcher Technical Community College
3.  submit a separate application to Fletcher Technical Community College. If selected for the scholarship program, you will be notified by Fletcher Technical Community College via email with instructions on how to complete the application process.

To be considered for the Spring 2027 semester, resume and supporting documents are due by Friday, October 30 to

marybeth.clement@cardio.com

Questions? Contact Mary-Beth Clement -985-873-5602.