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 the domain of healthcare facilities to aid in patient care and in-office procedures. CCMAs are tasked with working directly with patients and supporting the work of 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 opportunities 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
What is a CCMA? What does a CCMA do?
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’s experience. CCMAs are flexible, performing a variety of tasks such as:
- Taking patient 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)
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 nurse 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 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.
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.
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, protecting the privacy of patient information
- Demonstrate the importance of a first impression, 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 undertaking of 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 the 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.
Instructors
Tammy Stanson
Tammy Stanson, RMA(AMT), CMA(AAMA), is a highly experienced and dedicated medical professional possessing over two decades of strong knowledge in medical assistant education, instruction, and practice. With her vast experience in clinical, administrative, and educational settings, Tammy began in 1996 as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and has spent her career in family medicine and urgent care.
Throughout her career, Tammy has not only worked as a CMA but also as a medical assisting instructor, demonstrating her commitment to creating a supportive and team-driven environment for students while enabling them to achieve their educational goals.
Tammy is passionate about excellent patient care and is committed to ensuring the next generations of medical assistants are prepared for the ever-changing healthcare industry. With expertise in educational methodology, teaching, and student success, Tammy is well-equipped to guide students through their Medical Assisting program and prepare them for successful careers.
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.
Hilary Khouri
Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor’s in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.
Medical Terminology Instructors
Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. View full list of these instructors.
Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.