Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
This certified clinical medical assistant course will train you to become a critical healthcare team member. Certified clinical medical assistants (CCMAs) combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across healthcare facilities 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 will prepare you for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam, designated by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Job Outlook for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
The healthcare field offers one of the leading areas of opportunity for career growth today. Within healthcare, medical assistants are among the most in-demand professionals.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates 14% growth and 114,600 new job opportunities between now and 2032. According to the BLS, the average medical assistant salary is $38,270 (as of May 2022). Indeed.com reports that the average wage for a certified medical assistant in the U.S. is $45,061 per year as of December 17, 2023.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant FAQs
Medical assistants are critical members of healthcare teams in a variety of medical settings. As a CCMA, you are often the first and last person a patient interacts with, making a lasting impact on the patient experience. CCMAs are flexible and perform a variety of tasks, including:
- Taking the patient's vital signs
- Assisting providers with exams and procedures
- Administering injections or medications
- Performing EKG, 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)
While CCMAs may serve in a variety of roles in the healthcare setting, including office processes, clinical procedures, and patient management, certified nursing assistants (CNAs) work full-time with patients and may assist with basic care activities such as dressing, bathing, and moving patients under medical care.
The healthcare environment operates based on professionalism, precision, and dedication to patient welfare. Medical assistant certification may be required for many jobs. The NHA estimates 89% of employers require or encourage certification. Earning a CCMA certification establishes a medical assistant as a caring, responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials.
Certified clinical medical assistants commonly work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS.
Course Objectives
- Learn the necessary skills to function as a vital member of the healthcare team in an ambulatory setting.
- Understand ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, and the protection of patient privacy.
- Demonstrate the importance of a 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 risk management strategies to achieve medical practice efficiency.
- Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess.
- Learn the various administrative and clinical job 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.
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take the course.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
