Charles a Jones Career and Education Center · Sacramento, California

Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification at Charles a Jones Career and Education Center

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What Should You Know About Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification at Charles a Jones Career and Education Center?

Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program including CPR Certification is a medical assisting certificate at Charles A Jones Career and Education Center in Sacramento, California, offered on campus. It takes 8-10 weeks (160 total hours (120 classroom theory, 40 practical)). Externship: 40-hour externship. Cost: $2,995 total.

Cost
$2,995published total, 2026-27
Length
10 wk8-10 weeks
Externship
40 hours

How Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day and evening
Length
8-10 weeks
Hours or credits
160 total hours (120 classroom theory, 40 practical)
Externship
40-hour externship
Start dates
November 9, 2026; November 30, 2026

Admission and Certification at Charles a Jones Career and Education Center

Admission requirements
At least 18 years old with a GED, diploma or equivalent
Certification
CPR certification National exam included

What Charles a Jones Career and Education Center's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$2,995 including CPR, plus books, scrubs and fees2026-27. Source: caj.scusd.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$2,995The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Charles A Jones Career and Education Center certificate costs you after aid

From caj.scusd.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification Compares

  • Its published total of $2,995 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (56th lowest).
  • At 10 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • Its 40-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.

Is Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification at Charles a Jones Career and Education Center Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification at Charles a Jones Career and Education Center: Common Questions

How Much Does Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification at Charles a Jones Career and Education Center Cost?

$2,995 including CPR, plus books, scrubs and fees (2026-27).

How Long Is Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification at Charles a Jones Career and Education Center?

8-10 weeks, 160 total hours (120 classroom theory, 40 practical), according to the school's program page.

Is Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification at Charles a Jones Career and Education Center Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Can You Take Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification at Charles a Jones Career and Education Center Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

What Do You Need to Apply to Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program Including CPR Certification?

At least 18 years old with a GED, diploma or equivalent.

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Sources

  1. caj.scusd.edu: Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Program including CPR Certification program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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