Course Description

Online Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Training

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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Course Outline

Why complete your course with us?

 Study on your schedule with flexible learning

 Receive a certificate of completion

 Prepare for professional certification

 Receive support from expert instructors

 All course materials and exam cost included

Learner Outcomes

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 

Notes

Recognized by Certifying Body

After successfully completing the course, you will be able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The registration fee for the exam is included with this course. 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 more than 30 years.

An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified. Certification shows that the medical assistant has met certain educational requirements and has committed to continuing their education going forward. 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 cost of the CCMA certification exam at no additional cost to you.