Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Clinical medical assistants combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across the domain of health care facilities to aid inpatient treatments and clinical operations. They are tasked with working directly with patients and supporting the work of doctors and other health care professionals. The 100% online course will prepare you to work as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), designated by the National Healthcare Career 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. NHA estimates that job openings for medical assistants are increasing by 9-15% each year and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics 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.
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
- Know the standards for ethical behavior, communication, and protecting patient information
- Demonstrate basic medical terminology knowledge
- 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
- Medical Terminology
- Skills for managing the medical office
- Laws & Ethics
- Technology for the medical office
- Managing Medical Records
- An Overview of Medical Billing and Coding
- Major Body Systems
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition and Dietary Restrictions
- Conducting the patient interview and exam
- Preparing and sterilizing medical/surgical instruments
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Intro to Microbiology
- Phlebotomy & Hematology
- Electrocardiogram
- Administering medications
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Rehabilitation and Treatment Techniques
- Handling Medical Emergencies and First Aid
This online class will begin within 24-hours of student enrollment. Students will have 12-months to access their course and will complete approximately 540 hours of course work during this time.
Instructor
- Nancy Smith
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