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Cardiovascular Medical Assistant Scholarship Opportunity Job Category: Medical Assistant Location: Houma, LA 70360, USA +6 more locations Description Medical Clinical Assistant Scholarship Opportunity The Medical Clinical Assistant Scholarship Program is offered in partnership between the Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), Midwest Cardiovascular Institute (MCI), and Fletcher Technical Community College. The program awards educational scholarships to those interested in advancement to become a certified medical assistant with opportunity for gainful employment. New classes begin each spring and fall semester and will include one semester of online didactic training followed by one semester of 200+ clinical hours at various CIS or MCI 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 requirements 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. Copy of current COMPASS, 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 Two professional letters of recommendation Official resume with contact information Final candidates shall be subject to a thorough background check and drug screening prior to program admission. Review and meet the requirement for admission to Fletcher Technical Community College 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 2026 semester, resume and supporting documents are due by Friday, October 31 to marybeth.clement@cardio.com. Questions? Contact Mary-Beth Clement - 985-873-5602. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.