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Why Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)?

Clinical medical assistants combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across the domain of healthcare facilities to aid inpatient treatments and clinical operations.

CCMAs work directly with patients and support the work of doctors and other healthcare professionals.

The 100% online course will prepare you to work as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).


Why Us?

Flexible. Convenient. Accessible.

  • Flexible On-Demand Virtual Learning

    Instructional content delivered virtually via module-based learning and accessible anywhere 24/7 through our mobile and tablet-friendly student portal. Flexible self-paced curriculum with no due dates or set schedules on assignments.

  • Expert Exam Prep

    With our training, you will be fully prepared to successfully pass the NHA exam and find your way into the job market as a CCMA. We have designed and developed a comprehensive training program with many practice opportunities for you to feel comfortable with the exam. You will always have an instructor available to answer any questions you may have.

  • Interactive & Engaging Curriculum

    Interactive skills, activities, built-in self-checks, 3D animated demonstrations, interactive flashcards & progress tracking tools. No additional costs are required for textbooks, learning material, or certification exam fee.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) National NIH Exam


The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is a national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), the largest allied health certification organization in the U.S., with over one million certifications awarded over more than 30 years. This exam serves to validate the skills of medical assistants and demonstrates their dedication to the profession. According to the 2020 Industry Outlook produced by the NHA, 89% of employers require or encourage certification for medical assistants, and 63% increase pay when certification is obtained. This course includes a voucher for the cost of the CCMA certification exam at no additional cost to you.

After completing the course, you can sit for the nationally NHA certification exam at a PSI testing center, or proctor online. 



What Is Included?

Course materials available immediately upon enrollment.

  • Nationally Accredited Certification Exam registration fee is covered
 by us.

  • Instructor-led, discussion boards, and virtual classmate interactions.

  • All-inclusive 12-month access to online interactive learning materials.

  • Study guide and 6 comprehensive practice tests.

  • Practice questions and interactive games covering all basic and necessary job skills.

  • Case study videos for real-life application.

  • Audio narration for each page and video.

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Curriculum Components

The course consists of 18 modules of instructional content broken down into respective lessons. Each module contains detailed lectures and notes, animated video lectures, interactive activities, real-world clinical cases, classmate interaction, laboratory simulations, constant feedback, and support from instructors.


COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Prepare to take and earn the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
  • Learn the skills necessary to function as a member of the healthcare team in an ambulatory setting. 
  • Know the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, protecting the privacy of patient information.
  • Understand the importance of a first impression and a safe office environment.
  • Summarize the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule.
  • Demonstrate basic medical terminology knowledge.
  • Discuss government and private insurances.
  • Identify the functions of the major body systems.
  • Demonstrate how to write a chief complaint and obtain a patient history.
  • Discuss the importance of medical and surgical asepsis.
  • Explain the information contained in different types of medical records.
  • Identify the methods used to perform venipuncture.



Course curriculum

  1. 1
  2. 2

    • What is the meaning of anatomy and physiology?

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Anatomy and Physiology

      FREE PREVIEW

    • PowerPoint: Basic Anatomy & Physiology

    • PowerPoint: Integumentary System

    • PowerPoint: Skeletal System

    • PowerPoint: Muscular System

    • PowerPoint: Nervous & Sensory

    • PowerPoint: Cardiovascular & Lymphatic

    • PowerPoint: Respiratory System

    • PowerPoint: Digestive and Urinary Systems

    • PowerPoint: Endocrine System

    • PowerPoint: Reproductive System

    • Applied Education System: Basic Anatomy and Physiology:

    • Case Study: Shane’s Daycare Incident

    • Worksheet 1: Body Function

    • NHA Study Guide: Body Structures and Organ Systems
  3. 3

    • Introduction to Pharmacology

    • PowerPoint: Multiple Sclerosis

      FREE PREVIEW

    • PowerPoint: Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

    • PowerPoint: Diabetes

    • PowerPoint: Asthma

    • AES: Diseases and Disorders

    • Question & Discussion: What are Diseases and Disorders?

    • PowerPoint: Introduction to Pharmacology

    • PowerPoint: Parenteral Medication

    • PowerPoint: Preparing and Administering Medication

    • Medical Assistant Pharmacology

    • Pharmacology: Question and Discussion
  4. 4
  5. 5

    • Basics of Infection Prevention

    • PowerPoint: Infection Control

    • PowerPoint: Standard Precautions

    • PowerPoint: Transmission-Based Precautions

    • AES: Infection Control

    • NHA Study Guide: Infection Prevention

    • Case Study

    • PowerPoint: HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis

    • PowerPoint: Bloodborne Pathogens

    • AES: Bloodborne Pathogens

    • OSHA

    • NHA Study Guide: Microbiology
  6. 6

    • Medical Law & Ethics

    • Confidentiality of Patient Information, Introduction to HIPAA

    • HIPAA Guidelines

    • Most Common HIPAA Violations

    • PowerPoint: Liability and Ethics

    • An Overview of the Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare

    • PowerPoint: Civil and Criminal Law

    • Powerpoint: Privacy and Security

    • Power point: Advance Directives and Client Rights

    • AES: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

    • Patient's Bill of Rights

    • Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

    • NHA Study Guide: Medical Law & Ethics
  7. 7

    • PowerPoint: Basic Communication

    • PowerPoint : Interpersonal Communication

    • PowerPoint: Communication Barriers

    • PowerPoint- Cultural Diversity

    • AES: Communications

    • Professional Appearance and Appropriate Behavior

    • PowerPoint: Health Disparities and Health Equity

    • AES: Cultural, Social and Ethnic Diversity

    • NHA Study Guide: Communication and Customer Service

    • PowerPoint: Clinical Communication
  8. 8

    • Standard Medical Record and Types of Reports

    • PowerPoint: Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

    • Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

    • NHA Study Guide: Patient Care Coordination and Education

    • Methods of Scheduling

    • Electronic Health Record (EHR)

    • NHA Study Guide: Administrative Assisting

  9. 9

    • PowerPoint: Introduction to Health Information Technology

    • Health Information Technology

    • EHR Simulation
  10. 10

    • PowerPoint: Clients Status

    • Client Status

    • PowerPoint: physical Exams

    • Physical Exams

    • PowerPoint: Special population- Pediatric Patients

    • PowerPoint: Special Populations- Elderly Patients

    • PowerPoint :Caring for the Elderly

    • PowerPoint: Dealing with Death

    • PowerPoint: Physically & Developmentally Impaired Patients

    • Special Populations

    • PowerPoint: The Surgical Patient

    • The Surgical Patient

    • PowerPoint: Emergency Care

    • PowerPoint: Cardiac Emergencies

    • Emergency Care
  11. 11
  12. 12

    • PowerPoint: Body Mechanics

    • Patient Positioning

    • Body Mechanics
  13. 13

    • PowerPoint: Specimen Collection and Testing

    • Specimen Collection and Testing

    • Study Guide: Testing and Laboratory Procedures
  14. 14

    • PowerPoint: Phlebotomy/Venipuncture

    • Phlebotomy

    • NHA Study Guide: Phlebotomy
  15. 15

    • 12 Lead ECG Placement

    • PowerPoint: Electrocardiography Cardiovascular Stress Testing

    • Electrocardiography

    • NHA Study Guide: EKG and Cardiovascular Testing
  16. 16

    • CPR and Basic Life Support

    • American Heart Association, BLS
  17. 17

    • AMCACMAACStudyGuide-211008-190027
  18. 18

    • Medical Assistant (CCMA) Online Practice

    • The First Practice Assessment
  19. 19

    • Second Practice Assessment
  20. 20

    • Supplemental Practice Exam

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) National Exam

After completing the course, you can sit for AMCA the nationally accredited certification exam. AMCA has hundreds of approved test sites across the US. Depending on the test site, hours of operation and exam administration times could vary. However, all AMCA exams are administered between 8:30 AM and 9:00 PM respective to the time zone. 

Exam Information

Total Number of questions on the exam

200

Allotted time for exam

3 hours and 30 mins.

Modality available

Online, Paper/Pencil

Live Remote Proctoring Available

Yes

FAQ

  • WHAT DOES A CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) JOB INVOLVE?

    Certified clinical medical assistants serve in a variety of functions that combine office operations and patient procedures. CCMA's may coordinate patient scheduling, facilitate office visits and manage patient records, including Electronic Health Records (EHR). They may also assist with exams and procedures such as EKG, phlebotomy, and laboratory procedures.

  • IS CCMA THE SAME AS CNA?

    While CCMAs may serve in a variety of roles in the healthcare setting, including office processes, clinical procedures and patient management, Certified Nurses Assistants (CNAs) work full-time with patients and may help with basic care activities such as dressing, bathing, and moving patients while they are under medical care.

  • WHAT IS JOB OUTLOOK FOR CCMAs

    The healthcare field offers one of the leading areas of opportunities for career growth today. Within healthcare, medical assistants are among the most in-demand professionals. NHA estimates that job openings for medical assistants are increasing by 9-15% each year. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics concurs with the NHA estimate. Its data indicates job opportunities for medical assistants will grow by 23% overall by 2028. This is four times the expected average growth for all jobs. Medical assistants earn $34,800 per year, or $20 per hour on average, according to BLS data.

  • IN WHAT FACILITIES DO CCMAs WORK?

    CCMAs commonly work in hospitals, physicians' offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS.