Course Description

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Vouchers Included)

This bundle course will train you for a career as a clinical medical assistant and teach you how to use electronic health records systems. You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

Medical assistants play a vital role in ambulatory care settings, performing both administrative and clinical tasks under the supervision of healthcare providers. With the healthcare industry rapidly expanding, now is the perfect time to step into this rewarding profession. This online National Healthcareer Association (NHA) course bundle combines clinical medical assistant certification (CCMA) with certified electronic health records specialist certification (CEHRS) to equip you with the essential skills and credentials needed to compete for one of the over 112,000 job openings projected each year through 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Medical Terminology course component introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. The curriculum covers topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems, along with mental health and special senses, with exams at the midterm and final stages. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out of the Medical Terminology content component by achieving a minimum score of 80%, to replace this course content if desired.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

During your CCMA training, you will review how medical law, ethics, and HIPAA rules factor into a clinical medical assistant's work—preparing you for roles alongside medical providers performing clinical and administrative duties. Learn to use scheduling systems, facilitate patient check-in and check-out, assess medical records, administer injections, measure vital signs, maintain equipment and supplies, and more.

The electronic health records (EHR) training component will train you in EHR systems and prepare you for EHR certification. You will learn how staff members and patients interact with EHR systems, the benefits these systems provide, and the steps to implementing an electronic health record system.

The course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience. Upon completion, you will be prepared to sit for the CEHRS and CCMA certification exams offered by the NHA upon eligibility. This course includes vouchers which cover the fee for the exams. However, please research your state's requirements by visiting your state's Medical Board site before enrolling to ensure this medical assistant certification course is the right fit for you.

Students intending to work in Washington state may be required to provide or request an official transcript from the school they are enrolled with to qualify for employment as a Medical Assistant – Certified. This Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in South Carolina, effective July 15th, 2026. Certification exams offered by NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US.

Clinical Experience: The course also includes an opportunity to participate in a clinical experience. To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must successfully complete the online course and ensure their account balances are current (at a minimum). It is important to note that ed2go cannot guarantee placement at any clinical site, and students must take full responsibility for fulfilling their clinical requirements. However, our affiliated partnerships can increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.

Please note that students in Washington state will be required to participate in a 180-hour clinical experience to qualify for employment as a Medical Assistant – Certified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Course Outline

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.The following digital textbooks for the course are accessed via links in the lessons:

• Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)
• Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies (eBook)
• Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies (eBook)
• You will receive an access code from your instructor to access MOSS 4.0. MOSS 4.0 is the simulated EHR you will use during the course for your assignments.

Learner Outcomes

What you will learn

• Define word parts that make up most medical terms—roots, prefixes, and suffixes
• Explain the functions of the various body systems
• Identify diagnoses, procedures, and treatments common to each body system
• Understand common medical abbreviations and acronyms
• Recognize the importance of accuracy in spelling and pronunciation of medical terms
• Gain administrative and clinical skills to function as a vital member of a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
• Obtain an understanding of ethical behavior and therapeutic communication
• Review the importance of protecting the privacy of patient information, a first impression, and maintaining a safe office environment
• Discuss the various administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant
• Learn to manage patient visits, arrange follow-up care, and issue prescriptions
• Keep track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
• Understand how to best read and interpret health records
• Discover how to communicate with patients and report public health information
• Recognize the importance of professional certification

How you will benefit

• Boost your job marketability as employers highly value candidates who can manage the entire patient's workflow
• Enables career flexibility as you will be dually trained and can easily pivot seamlessly into a purely administrative or remote role focused on compliance, auditing, and records management
• Unlock higher-level opportunities as your combined knowledge sets the stage for rapid advancement into progressive roles
• Increase your earning potential as an allied health professional with stackable, high-demand credentials that typically command a higher starting salary than those with only one certification
• Accelerate your professional growth as the combination of both professions can serve as an ideal launchpad for advanced career roles
• Obtain a tailored path to hands-on experience opportunities through your dedicated Clinical Experience Coordinator