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).

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. CCMA's serve in a variety of functions that combine office operations and patient procedures. CCMA's may coordinate patient scheduling, facilitate office visits and manage patient records, including Electronic Health Records (EHR). They may also assist with exams and procedures such as EKG, phlebotomy, and laboratory procedures.

Within this certification course, you will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

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 in an ambulatory setting.
• Know the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, protecting the privacy of patient information
• Understand the importance of a first impression and a safe office environment
• Summarize the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule
• Demonstrate basic medical terminology knowledge
• Discuss government and private insurances
• 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