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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.

  • Externship Program

Take Our Accelerated Path to Gain Nationally Accredited Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

Become a critical member of healthcare teams.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Clinical Medical Assistant.

  • Perform essential clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.

  • Conduct phlebotomy and EKG tests with confidence.

  • Manage medical records and understand medical office procedures.

  • Provide excellent patient care and communication.

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.

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


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.



Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) National NHA 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 over 30 years. This exam validates medical assistants' skills 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 CCMA certification exam at no additional cost.

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

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Course curriculum

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    • Teacher's Note: WorkPlace Safety

    • Web Resources: Basics of Infection Prevention

    • PowerPoint: Infection Control

    • PowerPoint: Standard Precautions

    • PowerPoint: Transmission-Based Precautions

    • Case Study

    • iCEV: Infection Control

    • PowerPoint: Bloodborne Pathogens

    • iCEV: Bloodborne Pathogens

    • OSHA

    • Case Study Exercise: Understanding OSHA Regulations in a Medical Setting
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    • Confidentiality of Patient Information, Introduction to HIPAA

    • HIPAA Guidelines

    • Most Common HIPAA Violations

    • Medical Law & Ethics

    • PowerPoint: Liability and Ethics

    • PowerPoint: Civil and Criminal Law

    • PowerPoint: Privacy and Security

    • PowerPoint: Advance Directives and Client Rights

    • iCEV: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

    • An Overview of the Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare

    • Patient's Bill of Rights

    • Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

    • Case Study: Medical Law & Ethics
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    • Instructor's Note: Communication in Healthcare

    • Web Resources: Communication in Healthcare

    • PowerPoint: Basic Communication

    • PowerPoint : Interpersonal Communication

    • PowerPoint: Communication Barriers

    • PowerPoint- Cultural Diversity

    • PowerPoint: Clinical Communication

    • iCEV: Communications

    • Case Study: Communication

    • Professional Appearance and Appropriate Behavior

    • PowerPoint: Health Disparities and Health Equity

    • iCEV: Cultural, Social, and Ethnic Diversity

    • Case Study: Medical Law and Ethics in a Doctor's Office Setting
  8. 8

    • Teacher's Note: Administrative

    • Web Resources: Discharge Planning

    • Standard Medical Record and Types of Reports

    • PowerPoint: Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

    • iCEV: Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

    • Methods of Scheduling

    • Electronic Health Record (EHR)

    • Case Study: Admissions, Transfers, and Discharge in a Clinic Setting
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  13. 13

    • Teacher's Note: Human Growth and Development

    • Web Resources: Human Growth and Development

    • PowerPoint: Human Growth and Development

    • iCEV: Human Growth and Development

    • Web Resources: Wellness and Nutrition

    • PowerPoint: Wellness and Nutrition

    • iCEV: Wellness and Nutrition

    • Case Study: Human Growth and Development and Nutrition
  14. 14

    • Teacher's Note: Patient Positioning

    • Web Resources: Body Mechanics

    • PowerPoint: Body Mechanics

    • Patient Positioning

    • iCEV: Body Mechanics

    • Case Study: Body Mechanics and Patient Positioning
  15. 15

    • Teacher's Note: Specimen Collection and Testing

    • Web Resources: Specimen Collection and Testing

    • PowerPoint: Specimen Collection and Testing

    • iCEV: Specimen Collection and Testing
  16. 16
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    • Teacher's Note: CPR, LS Training

    • iCEV: CPR and Basic Life Support

    • American Heart Association, BLS
  19. 19

    • NHA Study Guide: Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science

    • NHA Study Guide: Body Structures and Organ Systems

    • NHA Study Guide: Patient Intake and Vitals

    • NHA Study Guide: General Patient Care 1

    • NHA Study Guide: General Patient Care 2

    • NHA Study Guide: Infection Control And Safety

    • NHA Study Guide: Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Procedures

    • NHA Study Guide: Phlebotomy

    • NHA Study Guide: EKG and Cardiovascular Testing

    • NHA Study Guide: Patient Care Coordination and Education

    • NHA Study Guide: Administrative Assisting

    • NHA Study Guide: Communication and Customer Service

    • NHA Study Guide: Medical Law & Ethics
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    • AMCACMAACStudyGuide-211008-190027
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    • Medical Assistant (CCMA) Online Practice

    • The First Practice Assessment
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    • Second Practice Assessment
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    • 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.