Candidates should review all eligibility requirements, including clearances, immunizations and screenings to make sure the program is right for you.
Applications Accepted Summer 2025
Eligibility Requirements
Please review the requirements to participate in Erie Center for Arts & Technology’s Clinical Medical Assistant program:
In order to apply:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
During application
and enrollment:
- Complete a math and reading assessment
- Obtain all required clearances and immunizations
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (CY113)
- Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check for Employment
- FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
- Pass all screenings
Application Process
If you meet the eligibility requirements you can begin the application process:
Step 1
Complete an online application.
Enrollment is open Summer 2025
If you need assistance with the application, please contact Stacy Smith at 814-580-9825 or admissions@eriecat.org.
Erie Center for Arts & Technology staff will help you complete the remaining steps after you complete the application:
Step 2
Wait to be contacted by Erie Center for Arts & Technology staff.
We will contact you via email to schedule a basic reading and math assessment.
Step 3
Assessment
Once contacted by Erie Center for Arts & Technology staff:
- Use the link in your email to schedule a reading and math assessment appointment.
- Assessments are scheduled in one-hour blocks and take place at ECAT Wayne, 650 East Ave.
- Candidates may use our resources to assist with test prep.
- Candidates may take the test up to 3 times to achieve a passing score.
- Once candidates have received a passing score, they will be invited to schedule an interview.
Step 4
Interview
- You will receive a link in your email to schedule an interview using Microsoft Bookings.
- Interviews are 30 minutes and take place at ECAT Wayne, 650 East Ave, Erie, PA 16503 with Erie Center for Arts & Technology career training staff.
Step 5
Enrollment
Enrollment notifications are sent to candidates.
- Candidates must notify Erie Center for Arts & Technology of their acceptance or deferral.
Step 6
Orientation
September 2025
- Students will review and sign an enrollment agreement that explains your rights and responsibilities as an Erie Center for Arts & Technology student.
- Students receive the Student Handbook.
- Staff will assist students in acquiring all necessary clearances, immunizations, and screenings.
- Classes begin September 2025
Required Clearances
The following are required of all students enrolled in the Career Program and need to be completed by the start of the second semester. The cost of clearances and health screenings is not covered by ECAT.
Clearances
act 33
act 34
Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check for Employment
This clearance checks for criminal history.
$22.00 Fee. Obtain Act 34 clearance.
act 73
FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
This is a fingerprint-based background check that is a multiple-step process. You must:
- Complete the online registration.
- Go to a verified center to be fingerprinted in person.
You must register prior to going to the fingerprint site.
$23.85 Fee. Obtain Act 73 clearance.
Immunizations and Screenings
Enrolled students will be guided through the process of acquiring immunizations and screenings.
Tuberculosis
Two step tuberculosis testing
Drug
Drug screening
Program overview
Ready to see if the program is right for you? Learn about our unique approach:
Your Career as a CMA
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