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Clinical Medical Assistant

Career

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6 Months

PROGRAM LENGTH

$4,000.00*

Payment Plan Available

TOTAL TUITION

*Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment plan available to you.

What Does A Clinical Medical Assistant Do?

A certified Clinical Medical Assistant positively impacts patients’ lives daily by performing both clinical and administrative duties required in a healthcare organization. Clinical duties may include drawing blood, taking medical histories, taking electrocardiograms, and explaining treatment procedures to patients. Administrative duties may include greeting patients, billing, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and filing patient medical records.  

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Where Does A Clinical Medical Assistant Work?

Clinical medical assistants work alongside physicians in doctors’ offices, hospitals, outpatient care centers, and chiropractors’ offices. 

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Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Web browser with internet connection

Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

eBooks: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant & Kinn’s Clinical Medical Assistant Textbook

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Outcomes

The demand for clinical medical assistants will continue to grow rapidly, especially as the health care field expands to meet the rising needs of the population. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment is expected to climb much faster than other occupations, by at least 18% over the next decade. 

  • Graduates will leave the clinical medical assistant certificate fully prepared to work in a wide variety of health care and medical settings 
  • Upon certificate fulfillment, medical assistant students will have achieved a thorough understanding of medical terminology, basic human anatomy, and health care office procedures 

Skills Learned

After completing this program, learners will be able to: 

  • Explain the clinical medical assistant’s role in patient-centered care within the medical facility 
  • Describe the specific personal characteristics, interpersonal communications, and professional skills required of the clinical medical assistant 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of medical facility safety practices, measures, plans, and standards 
  • Explain the steps in quality care throughout the patient encounter including preparation of the medical facility, completing required paperwork, taking vital signs, and completing the check-out tasks 
  • Explain the concepts related to medical asepsis and surgical asepsis in the healthcare environment 
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to pharmacology and the administration of medications within the scope of the clinical medical assistant practice 

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOB POSSIBILITIES

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Medical Office
Assistant

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Medical
Assistant

Doctor’s
Assistant

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Upon completion of your medical assistant training, you are eligible to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). 

ISSUING AUTHORITY

CCMA

Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification can help you stand out in the world of medical assistants and allows you to join the workforce with an advantage.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is NOT available to students who plan to work in the state of Washington. Many states have licensing or certification requirements for those performing the role of a Medical Assistant. This program is aligned with and/or prepares candidates for certification or licensure in each state except Washington.

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT PAYMENT OPTIONS

In addition to the following payment options, we offer special corporate volume pricing. Visit the Corporate page for details.

Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.

Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.

Pay for your training with an education loan through Sallie Mae or Meritize.

Complete the course registration process to reserve your seat using one of these options.

 

Many employers have education programs or will pay for continued education! Select “Corporate Invoice” if you need an invoice to process payment through company training tuition assistance/reimbursement plans. 

Download the free brochure below to your HR representative or manager and show them the benefits of gaining additional education!

Many employers have education programs or will pay for continued education! Select “Corporate Invoice” if you need an invoice to process payment through company training tuition assistance/reimbursement plans. 

PROGRAM COMPARISONS

PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Community College
Program & Tuition Cost
$4,000 average
Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials
Included
Up to $750
Job Ready In
3–6 months
24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility
On-demand 24/7
Set class schedule
Travel Requirements
None: 100% online
On-campus classrooms
Student Support
Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching
Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery
3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
Professor lectures

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST

April is your Workforce Training Specialist.  She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed!  Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, Union Adventist University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

FAQ

Certified Clinical Medical Assistants deal with the public directly, so they need to be dependable, great communicators, active listeners and efficient problem solvers. Since certified medical assistants handle numerous clients’ health records throughout the day, they should also be well organized and able to multitask effectively with attention to detail.

Most full-time certified Clinical Medical Assistants work a regular 40-hour week. Some work part-time, evenings or weekends.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks under direct physician supervision. Physician assistants examine, diagnose and treat patients under a collaboration agreement with a physician, who may or may not be on-site.

The duties of a Clinical Medical Assistant vary from one practice to the next and may be limited by state laws. Responsibilities vary from office to office, depending on location, size and specialty. Administrative duties may include the following: answering phone calls, greeting patients, updating and filing patient medical records, scheduling appointments, billing and more. Clinical duties may include the following: taking medical histories, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, explaining treatment procedures to patients, drawing blood, taking electrocardiograms and more.

Clinical Medical Assistants are one of the most versatile allied health professionals. They are cross-trained to perform clinical and administrative responsibilities.

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Union Adventist University, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, provides the highest quality training in order to best serve students and surrounding communities. Our specialized career training programs provide up-to-date and in-demand skills, preparation and certification, ensuring that everyone who completes our programs is of the highest caliber.