Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
This 100% online course will prepare you to work as a Clinical Medical Assistant.
Course Objectives
- Learn the administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant
- Know the standards for ethical behavior, communication, and office management
- Become familiar with HIPAA laws and patient privacy
- Understand the various types of insurance and basics of medical billing and coding
- Demonstrate basic medical terminology knowledge and familiarity with common clinical procedures including venipunctures
- Participate in optional clinical experience upon successful completion of coursework
- Prepare to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam
Job Outlook for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
Certified clinical medical assistants can earn a competitive salary while building a rewarding career in healthcare. According to Indeed, the average salary for a medical assistant in the U.S. is approximately $49,676 per year.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for medical assistants to grow 12% from 2024 to 2034—much faster than the average for all occupations. The field is expected to see about 112,300 job openings annually during that period.
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
- Tammy Stanson
- Hilary Khouri
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.
Tammy Stanson is an experienced and dedicated medical professional possessing over two decades of knowledge in medical assistant education, instruction, and practice. 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.
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.
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.
Clinical Medical Assistant FAQs
WHAT DOES A CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT DO?Clinical medical assistants complete a variety of functions including patient scheduling, managing patient records, or assisting with routine procedures. ARE CCMAs THE SAME AS CNAs?No, CCMAs serve in a variety of clinical and administrative roles while Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) work full-time with patient care including dressing, bathing, and moving patients. IN WHAT FACILITIES DO CCMAs WORK?CCMAs commonly work in hospitals, physicians' offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A CMA?The exact amount of time can vary, however it typically takes nine months to two years to become a medical assistant, IS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED IN NYS?*While certification is not required, according to research by NHA, 89% of employers require or encourage certification for medical assistants, and 63% increase pay when certification is obtained. ARE THERE ANY PREREQUISITES TO TAKE CCMA EXAM?Students must have a high school diploma or the equivalent and have successfully completed a training program in the last 5 years OR have at least 1 year experience working as a Clinical Medical Assistant.
*Make sure to check your local/state certification requirements as they vary by state.