Clinical Medical Assistant
Healthcare is huge and professions in the medical field are booming! Driving growth in healthcare services is the constantly increasing number of patients and hospital admissions. It takes a lot of qualified medical professionals to provide the quality care needed for so many patients. When you earn your certificate through our Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or CCMA program, you’ll have a larger range of career choices available to you—because of your extended education. Your diverse studies can open more opportunities for career advancement or options to seek employment in specialty areas of medical assisting. Every physician’s office, hospital, outpatient facility, medical laboratory and nursing care facility needs men and women who know what it takes to help patients, handle records and assist doctors and nurses.
Become a Certified Medical Assistant in 12 Weeks
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or CCMA
A certified medical assistant, also known as a CMA, works under the supervision of physicians and nurses. As a medical assistant, you’ll work in direct patient care, performing tasks such as prepping patients for exams, performing minor procedures and scheduling patient appointments.
Our Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program delivers the education and hands-on training you need for success as a Medical Assistant. Once you complete the program, you’ll be eligible to take the Medical Assistant certification exam as well as the Basic X-Ray Operator certification exam for entry-level employment. Our Clinical Medical Assistant program only takes approximately 12 weeks to complete. This means you’ll be able to start your medical career in less than a year.
Medical Assistants are found anywhere patient care is completed. This includes facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, specialty clinics, critical care facilities, emergency departments and more. Some healthcare facilities hire medical assistants without a formal degree or certificate. However, higher education can make job candidates more competitive. Most states do not require a formal degree to practice as a medical assistant. However, employers may prefer a postsecondary non-degree award like a certificate.
What's included
- Approved Laboratory and Supplies
- Approved Certification Testing Facility
- AIAH Students Welcome Package (Student ID, Book Bag)
- 3 Sets of Athens Institute of Allied Health Scrubs
- 1 EMS Blood Pressure and Stethescope Kit
- NHA Certification Exam (1st Attempt)
- National Healthcareer Certification
- Program Graduation Pin
Completition of our Clinical Medical Assistant program qualifies you to sit for nationally recognized certification exams. Three of the certification exams you will be eligible to sit for—and we recommend upon graduating—include the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, and the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam, both offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
In addition to the above exams, our Medical Assistant program also qualifies graduates to take the following nationally recognized certification exams:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam, administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam, administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam, administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam, administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
What Is the Job Outlook for Medical Assistants?
As a medical assistant, you’ll be able to make a difference in the lives of many patients. Plus, you’ll reap the benefits of a fast-growing career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assistant careers are expected to grow by 18% between now and 2030, which is much faster than average growth for other occupations.
Program Objectives
How to perform basic first aid
How to perform CPR/AED
Take vital signs
Apply proper body mechanics
Hand washing and cleanliness skills
An introduction to all body systems
Electrocardiogram
Phlebotomy and Injections
By The Numbers.
Certified Medical Assistants Can Advance Into Supervisory Or Management Positions.
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