This online Clinical Medical Assistant certificate covers a wide range of skills to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with procedures, performing EKG electrocardiograms, and obtaining laboratory specimens for testing. Earn your certificate in as little as 4 months!
Course length
4-6 months
Weekly time commitment
15-20 hours
Certifications
This online program prepares learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, pharmacology, taking and documenting vital signs, technical aspects of phlebotomy, the 12-lead EKG and the cardiac life cycle. The Clinical Medical Assisting certification course prepares learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office.
After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), which is the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam essential for entry-level employment.
A clinical medical assistant in the state of North Carolina earns, on average, $42,000 per year.
Source: U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Clinical Medical Assistant
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Administrative Medical Assistant
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Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
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Medical Records Technician
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Medical Receptionist
We believe higher education should be accessible to everyone. You can choose to pay in full or enroll in a convenient payment plan. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment options available to you.
Total cost of program
$4,000*
*Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date.