Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; CCMA; Voucher

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)

Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. This course trains you to be a critical member of the healthcare team. CCMAs combine clinical and procedural knowledge to aid in patient care and in-office procedures. CCMAs work directly with patients and support doctors and other healthcare professionals. This 100% online course prepares you for the CCMA certification exam, designated by the National Health career Association (NHA).

The healthcare field offers strong opportunities for career growth. Medical assistants are in high demand in healthcare settings.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates 14% growth and 114,600 new job opportunities between now and 2032. The BLS reports the average medical assistant salary as $38,270 (May 2022).  reports an average wage for a certified medical assistant in the U.S. as $45,061 per year (as of December 17, 2023).

• Learn the necessary skills to function as a vital member of the healthcare team in an ambulatory setting.
• Understand ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, and protecting patient privacy.
• Demonstrate the importance of a professional first impression and maintaining a safe office environment.
• Identify medical terminology and clinical procedures.
• Summarize the importance of the revenue cycle, the role of a practice manager, and the use of risk management to improve medical practice efficiency.
• Identify the professional traits a medical assistant must possess.
• Learn the administrative and clinical duties of a medical assistant.
• Summarize techniques and best practices for obtaining a medical assisting position.
• Prepare to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the NHA.

Medical assistants are critical members of healthcare teams in various settings. As a CCMA, you may be the first and last person a patient interacts with, influencing the patient experience. CCMAs are versatile and may perform tasks such as:

• Assisting providers with exams and procedures
• Administering injections or medications
• Performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and other essential laboratory procedures
• Checking patients in and out upon arrival and departure
• Answering phone calls and questions
• Updating and maintaining electronic health records (EHR)

Are CCMAs the same as CNAs?

CCMAs work in a variety of roles in healthcare settings, including office processes, clinical procedures, and patient management. Certified nurse assistants (CNAs) typically work with patients in basic care activities such as dressing, bathing, and mobility while under medical supervision.

Do clinical medical assistants need certification?

Certification is often required or encouraged by employers in medical assisting roles. The NHA estimates that 89% of employers require or encourage certification. A CCMA certification validates credentials through a study and assessment program.

In what facilities do CCMAs work?

Certified clinical medical assistants commonly work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS.

The course is 100% online. Start anytime. Instructors with relevant clinical and educational experience provide online moderated discussions and guidance.

There are no prerequisites to take the course.

Start date:

100% online; start anytime.

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