Online Medical Assistant Program (CCMA)
8-Week, Self-Paced, Online Medical Assistant Certification and Training Course For Pre-Health Students
Gain CCMA Experience in Diverse Healthcare Settings
This online medical assistant certification program combines essential patient care and clinical skills into one expert curriculum. Upon completion of the online medical assistant program, you will be fully trained to function as an integral member of the medical team and to proficiently carry out clinical duties in a healthcare environment as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
Confidently seek healthcare direct patient care experiences in diverse medical environments, including:
- Hospital and clinic settings
- Surgical specialties
- Diagnostic testing centers
- Nursing homes
- Hospice
Nationally Accredited Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification
This online medical assistant certification (CCMA) program is an 8-week, self-paced course ideal for health science students seeking healthcare experience before starting/applying to medical, physician assistant (PA), or nursing school.
After successfully completing this online medical assistant program, students will take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam to obtain a nationally accredited certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
What Is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)?
A certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) is a healthcare professional with advanced training who fulfills both clinical and administrative tasks in hospitals and other healthcare settings. The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) reports medical assistants are one of the fastest-growing occupations in the healthcare industry. A CCMA is usually found working in outpatient clinics and private doctor’s offices.
What Does a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Do?
Medical assistants are an integral part of the medical team and contribute to the flow of patient care through a wide range of duties, including obtaining detailed patient history, obtaining vital signs, administering point of care testing, medications, injections, and vaccinations.
A certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) can also assist with clinical procedures, including minor surgical in-office interventions that require sterile protocol. Furthermore, they prepare patients for X-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, conduct wound care, change dressings, collect specimens, order proper laboratory studies, etc. CCMAs also facilitate communication between the patient and other healthcare professionals.
Skills You'll Gain In The Online Medical Assistant Certification Course
Certified Medical Assistants (CCMA) are valuable healthcare professionals that may work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, rural health clinics, and other healthcare facilities. In this online medical assistant course, you’ll go beyond foundational knowledge to learn the skills needed to excel in many healthcare settings. Some skills you’ll learn in CCMA school include:
- Understand basic human anatomy and principles of human disease
- Comply with healthcare regulations and medical law (HIPAA, OSHA, CMS) as it applies to patient privacy and security, infection control, health, human services, etc.
- Interact and communicate efficiently in a healthcare facility with proper use of medical terminology, written and oral
- Gain an understanding of pharmacology and medication administration
- Obtain patient history, promote effective patient-centered communication, and provide patient education and resources to support patient welfare
- Gain knowledge of laboratory and diagnostic techniques, handling laboratory specimens, specimen collection, and processing methods
- Obtain and record vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, aid in inpatient treatments, and assist with patient procedures
- Perform cardiopulmonary testing, electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG), and other diagnostic tests
Why Choose Us for Your CCMA Certification
Gain Comprehensive Clinical Training
We are committed to bridging the clinical education gap through our innovative, comprehensive, and convenient online health certification courses. Our medical assistant online program thoroughly trains students to deliver competent and quality patient care while effectively working with interdisciplinary medical teams.
Improve Your Medical Knowledge
Medical, PA, and nursing schools seek students with a passion and commitment to medicine displayed through various healthcare experiences. This online Medical Assistant program provides in-depth clinical training and nationally recognized credentials, so pre-health students can seamlessly obtain clinical positions and gain healthcare experience.
Stand Out From Other Healthcare Professionals
A medical assistant certification (CCMA) can help boost your PA, medical, or nursing school application. It highlights your clinical competency in diagnostic and treatment procedures, direct patient care skills, and complex medical decision-making capabilities, to name a few!
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What's Included in the Online Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) Program
Convenience and Accessibility Pre-health Students Need
- Self-paced: no deadlines or time restrictions on assignments.
- Online medical assistant course material is available immediately after registration.
- Unlimited 12-month access to web-based instructional content.
Online Access To CCMA Course Material
Unlock all-inclusive, fully-virtual access to complete instructional content, including nationally-accredited textbooks and journals, downloadable notes and presentations, HD video lectures, study guides, and CCMA practice exams.
12-MONTH ACCESS TO NHA PORTAL
Enjoy unlimited access to National Healthcareer Association (NHA) study portal, which includes interactive CCMA assignments, lectures, virtual labs, study guides, practice exams, etc.
Self-Paced, On-Demand Learning
This self-paced, online medical assistant course allows students to study and learn the material on their own time in their preferred location. With no due dates or set schedules on assignments, students have the flexibility and convenience to complete the training at a schedule that is most comfortable for them.
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED CCMA CERTIFICATION
Online medical assistant students will take The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam to obtain a nationally accredited CCMA certification. ACT covers the cost of the national CCMA certification exam.
ONLINE SEMINARS AND DISCUSSION BOARDS
Guided reflection questions and discussion activities. Online medical assistant students can interact with classmates in a safe and stimulating environment encouraging peer-to-peer learning.
Patient Simulations for Clinical CCMA Practice
Virtually practice and perform essential CCMA skills like taking vital signs, administering vaccinations/ injections, venipuncture, setting up and assisting with in-office/ surgical procedures, CPR, collecting and handling laboratory specimens, and much more!
INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM VIDEOS
Professional HD concept videos including immersive tutorials that demonstrate and explain complex topics, essential skills, and CCMA procedures.
CCMA Study Guides and Competency Assessments
Access well-organized PDF study guides and notes as you prepare to become a CCMA. Practice quizzes with application to real-world clinical cases are available after each online medical assistant course module.
ACCESS TO OUR PRE-HEALTH COMMUNITY
Use this community to connect with pre-PA/nursing/medical students all over the country; network with other passionate students in medicine, provide mentorship & advice, ask questions, share ideas, study, etc.
VIRTUAL ECG SIMULATOR
Interactive ECG lab with practice guidelines and resources to teach the most common ECG rhythms. Other concept labs include examples of real body sounds and anatomical body models.
Expert Online Medical Assistant Course Instructors
Through this instructor-led online medical assistant training course, students have seamless access to subject-matter expert instructors for one-on-one tutoring, personalized feedback on assignments, and continuous support and guidance. Instructors are advanced healthcare providers and educators (MSN, PA-C, Pharm-D).
BLS AND CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING
Online medical assistant students will learn how to perform CPR and other basic life support skills via the American Heart Association (AHA).
GRADUATE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
Instructors are established nurses (BSN), nurse practitioners (FNP), and physicians (MD) with expert insight on graduate applications. We also have current PA and medical students available to provide advice and mentorship during your application process!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
After the online medical assistant certification exam, ACT offers assistance with your job search, resume writing and review, and interview prep! Optional externship placement is available for online medical assistant students who wish to gain additional hands-on CCMA experience.
PHYSICIAN/PA EVALUATION LETTER WITH MENTORSHIP OPTION
With our Physician/PA-C mentorship add-on option, online medical assistant students have the opportunity to gain a letter of evaluation (LOE) from our physician/PA advisors. Students must complete our mentorship program to be eligible for an LOE.
14 DAY 100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
If you’re not satisfied with our online medical assistant certification course, we’re not satisfied. That’s why we’ll happily refund 100% of the course fee within the first 14 days of enrollment.
