NRHA Certified Medical Assistant Program Application
NRHA Certified Medical Assistant Program Application
Application for enrollment
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Step 1 & 2: Prerequisites for Program Enrollment & Externship
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Step 3: Application Information
Step 1: Prerequisites for Program Enrollment
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.
1. 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.
2. Age Requirement – Must be 18+ years old (or 17 and a high school senior or graduate).
3. Identification – Copy of the front and back of a driver’s license or a valid photo ID.
4. Education Verification – Transcript from high school, GED program, or college/university.
5. CPR Certification – Submit a copy of your CPR certification. If you are not currently CPR certified, it is highly recommended that you complete your certification before your externship begins.
6. Copies of any current professional license, or certification (as it pertains to CMA or nursing)
7. Immunization Records (including the following):
o Hepatitis B (3-shot series as a child or 2-shot series as an adult)
o PPD (2-step test within the past 60 days)
o Varicella (2-shot series)
o MMR (2-shot series)
o DTaP (vaccine)
o Influenza vaccine or signed declination form
o 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.
8. Attending Orientation is mandatory for all students. Once your registration is complete, your instructor will send you the date and details.
Step 2: Prerequisites for Externship
Drug Screening Requirement – One of our externship locations requires students to complete a drug screen at a designated location at applicant's expense. If assigned to this location, the instructor will provide specific instructions.
• 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.
By entering your name below, you are confirming that you have read and understand all the prerequisites as outlined.
Step 1: Prerequisites for Program Enrollment
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.
1. 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.
2. Age Requirement – Must be 18+ years old (or 17 and a high school senior or graduate).
3. Identification – Copy of the front and back of a driver’s license or a valid photo ID.
4. Education Verification – Transcript from high school, GED program, or college/university.
5. CPR Certification – Submit a copy of your CPR certification. If you are not currently CPR certified, it is highly recommended that you complete your certification before your externship begins.
6. Copies of any current professional license, or certification (as it pertains to CMA or nursing)
7. Immunization Records (including the following):
o Hepatitis B (3-shot series as a child or 2-shot series as an adult)
o PPD (2-step test within the past 60 days)
o Varicella (2-shot series)
o MMR (2-shot series)
o DTaP (vaccine)
o Influenza vaccine or signed declination form
o 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.
8. Attending Orientation is mandatory for all students. Once your registration is complete, your instructor will send you the date and details.
Step 2: Prerequisites for Externship
Drug Screening Requirement – One of our externship locations requires students to complete a drug screen at a designated location at applicant's expense. If assigned to this location, the instructor will provide specific instructions.
• 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.
By entering your name below, you are confirming that you have read and understand all the prerequisites as outlined.
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Checklist: Files to Upload
Front & back of Driver's License
Transcript from high school, GED program, or college/university
Current CPR Certification
Current Professional Licenses, or Certifications pertaining to CMA or Nursing
Current Immunization Records (view #7 for list of vaccinations)
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