Certified Medical Assistant Program

Applicants must meet the following requirements and provide supporting documentation. Transcripts and additional materials can be submitted with the application or emailed to Christine Matthews at ccmatthe@odu.edu.

• Criminal Background Check – ODU Continuing Education will conduct a basic local background check. If a more in-depth background check is needed, the student will be notified of any associated costs.
• Age Requirement – Must be 18+ years old (or 17 and a high school senior or graduate).
• Identification – Copy of the front and back of a driver’s license or a valid photo ID.
• Attend Mandatory Orientation – Date will be given once we have received your application.
• Education Verification – Transcript from high school, GED program, or a college/university.
• Professional Certifications (if applicable) – Copies of any current professional licenses or certifications related to CMA or nursing.
• Immunization Records (including the following):
  • Hepatitis B (3-shot series as a child or 2-shot series as an adult)
  • PPD (2-step test within the past 60 days)
  • Varicella (2-shot series)
  • MMR (2-shot series)
  • DTaP (vaccine)
  • Influenza vaccine or signed declination form
  • COVID-19 vaccine (2-shot series)
  • Medical and religious exemptions are at the discretion of the clinical facility. A declination form must be submitted to ODU Continuing Education for verification.

Prerequisites for Externship

• Drug Screening Requirement – One of our externship locations requires students to complete a drug screen at a designated location at their own expense. If assigned to this location, the instructor will provide specific instructions.
  • Drug screens are required 30 days prior to the start of clinical, depending upon the clinical facility requirements.
  • The facility will provide the lab location.
  • The student will be responsible for the fee.
• If placed at a different location, students must still complete a drug screening at their own expense at a location of their choosing. Important: Students should wait for instructor guidance before completing this step to avoid additional costs.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate