Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)
- 12 Months
- 540 Course Hours
- $2,945
Overview
Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients. Students will also learn medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, patient check-in and check-out, contents of a medical record, anatomy, pharmacology, nutrition, injections, routine treatment, laboratory duties, and more.
As part of the program the, Medical Terminology Online Training Program will teach you to understand not only medical terms themselves, but also their application. You'll start by learning the origins of medical words and how to recognize prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Then you'll learn about the body as a whole and how to differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities. Next, you'll learn to define and describe the function of each system of the human body. This knowledge will help you take the next step in your medical career or education.
When you enroll in this all-inclusive National Healthcareer Association (NHA)-certified program, you'll unlock the door to a burgeoning career. Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) possess a broad scope of knowledge and skills that make them ideal professionals for any ambulatory care setting, including medical practices, urgent care centers, hospital clinics, same-day surgery centers, and dialysis clinics. Employment is also available in medical laboratories, government agencies, and educational institutions.
Job Outlook
Job Outlook for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
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 $16.73 per hour on average, according to BLS data.
Objectives
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 three methods used to perform venipuncture
Requirements
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take the course.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take the course.
You need a high school diploma or GED in order to take the CCMA exam.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Medical Terminology
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
THE LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
THE URINARY SYSTEM
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
THE SPECIAL SENSES THE EYES AND EARS
THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES, NUCLEAR MEDICINE, PHARMACOLOGY
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
BECOMING A MEDICAL ASSISTANT
MANAGING STRESS AND IMPROVING COMMUNICATION
LAW, ETHICS AND HEALTHCARE
IMPROVING YOUR MEDICAL OFFICE
COMPUTERS IN THE AMBULATORY CARE SETTING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND PATIENT SCHEDULING
ENHANCING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE
MANAGING MEDICAL RECORDS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
WORKING WITH MEDICAL DOCUMENTS
MEDICAL BILLING AND OVERVIEW CODING: AN OVERVIEW
DAILY FINANCIAL PRACTICES
THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT AS OFFICE MANAGER
MAJOR BODY SYSTEMS
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
PHARMACOLOGY
NUTRITION AND SPECIAL DIETS
THE CHIEF COMPLAINT AND PATIENT HISTORY
RECORDING VITAL SIGNS
THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
SPECIALTY EXAMS AND PROCEDURES
MEDICAL ASEPSIS AND INFECTION CONTROL
SURGICAL ASEPSIS AND STERILIZATION TECHNIQUES
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
ASSISTING WITH MINOR OFFICE SURGERIES
INTRODUCTION TO THE MEDICAL LABORATORY
BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY
BASIC HEMATOLOGY
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
ADMINISTERING NONINJECTABLE MEDICATIONS
BASIC GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF INJECTIONS
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT MODALITIES
FIRST AID TECHNIQUES
EMERGENCIES IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE
Instructor
Nancy Smith
Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.
FAQs
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant FAQs
WHAT DOES A CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) JOB INVOLVE?
According to NHA, 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.
ARE CCMAs THE SAME AS CNAs?
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.
DO CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANTS NEED CERTIFICATION?
The healthcare environment operates on the basis of professionalism, precision and dedication to patient welfare. Medical assistant certification may be required for many jobs. Earning a certification such as the CCMA establishes a medical assistant as a caring, responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials.
IN WHAT FACILITIES DO CCMAs WORK?
CCMAs commonly work in hospitals, physicians' offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS.
Overview
Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients. Students will also learn medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, patient check-in and check-out, contents of a medical record, anatomy, pharmacology, nutrition, injections, routine treatment, laboratory duties, and more.
As part of the program the, Medical Terminology Online Training Program will teach you to understand not only medical terms themselves, but also their application. You'll start by learning the origins of medical words and how to recognize prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Then you'll learn about the body as a whole and how to differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities. Next, you'll learn to define and describe the function of each system of the human body. This knowledge will help you take the next step in your medical career or education.
When you enroll in this all-inclusive National Healthcareer Association (NHA)-certified program, you'll unlock the door to a burgeoning career. Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) possess a broad scope of knowledge and skills that make them ideal professionals for any ambulatory care setting, including medical practices, urgent care centers, hospital clinics, same-day surgery centers, and dialysis clinics. Employment is also available in medical laboratories, government agencies, and educational institutions.
Job Outlook
Job Outlook for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
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 $16.73 per hour on average, according to BLS data.
Objectives
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 three methods used to perform venipuncture
Requirements
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take the course.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take the course.
You need a high school diploma or GED in order to take the CCMA exam.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Medical Terminology
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
THE LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
THE URINARY SYSTEM
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
THE SPECIAL SENSES THE EYES AND EARS
THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES, NUCLEAR MEDICINE, PHARMACOLOGY
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
BECOMING A MEDICAL ASSISTANT
MANAGING STRESS AND IMPROVING COMMUNICATION
LAW, ETHICS AND HEALTHCARE
IMPROVING YOUR MEDICAL OFFICE
COMPUTERS IN THE AMBULATORY CARE SETTING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND PATIENT SCHEDULING
ENHANCING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE
MANAGING MEDICAL RECORDS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
WORKING WITH MEDICAL DOCUMENTS
MEDICAL BILLING AND OVERVIEW CODING: AN OVERVIEW
DAILY FINANCIAL PRACTICES
THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT AS OFFICE MANAGER
MAJOR BODY SYSTEMS
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
PHARMACOLOGY
NUTRITION AND SPECIAL DIETS
THE CHIEF COMPLAINT AND PATIENT HISTORY
RECORDING VITAL SIGNS
THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
SPECIALTY EXAMS AND PROCEDURES
MEDICAL ASEPSIS AND INFECTION CONTROL
SURGICAL ASEPSIS AND STERILIZATION TECHNIQUES
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
ASSISTING WITH MINOR OFFICE SURGERIES
INTRODUCTION TO THE MEDICAL LABORATORY
BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY
BASIC HEMATOLOGY
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
ADMINISTERING NONINJECTABLE MEDICATIONS
BASIC GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF INJECTIONS
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT MODALITIES
FIRST AID TECHNIQUES
EMERGENCIES IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE
Instructor
Nancy Smith
Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.
FAQs
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant FAQs
WHAT DOES A CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) JOB INVOLVE?
According to NHA, 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.
ARE CCMAs THE SAME AS CNAs?
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.
DO CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANTS NEED CERTIFICATION?
The healthcare environment operates on the basis of professionalism, precision and dedication to patient welfare. Medical assistant certification may be required for many jobs. Earning a certification such as the CCMA establishes a medical assistant as a caring, responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials.
IN WHAT FACILITIES DO CCMAs WORK?
CCMAs commonly work in hospitals, physicians' offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS.
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