{"id":4876,"date":"2025-01-07T19:16:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T19:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extensioned\/?page_id=4876"},"modified":"2025-05-08T19:15:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:15:45","slug":"certified-clinical-medical-assistant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/certified-clinical-medical-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Clinical Medical Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course will train you to become a critical healthcare team member. Clinical medical assistants combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across the domain of healthcare facilities to aid in patient care and in-office procedures. They are tasked with working directly with patients and supporting the work of doctors and other healthcare professionals. This 100% online course will prepare you to work as a certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA), designated by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/01\/ccma-ges180-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Nurse smiling at a patient while holding a clipboard.\" class=\"wp-image-4877 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/01\/ccma-ges180-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/01\/ccma-ges180-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/01\/ccma-ges180-1-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/01\/ccma-ges180-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/extendeded\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/01\/ccma-ges180-1.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-1f8505b6-c7a6-4a58-baeb-6803dcf7f747\" href=\"https:\/\/careertraining.tarleton.edu\/training-programs\/certified_clinical_medical_assistant\/?utm_source=ppi&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=svsu&amp;utm_term=GES180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Enroll Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Job Outlook for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The healthcare field offers one of the leading areas of opportunities for career growth today. Within healthcare, medical assistants are among the most in-demand professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates 14% growth and 114,600 new job opportunities between now and 2032. According to the BLS, medical assistants earn an average annual salary of $38,270 (as of May 2022). Indeed.com reports that the average wage for a certified medical assistant in the U.S. is $45,061 per year as of December 17, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Certified Clinical Medical Assistant FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT DOES A CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) JOB INVOLVE?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical assistants are critical members of healthcare teams in a variety of medical settings. As a CCMA, you are often the first and last person a patient interacts with, making a lasting impact on the patient&#8217;s experience. CCMAs are flexible, performing a variety of tasks such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taking patient vital signs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisting providers with exams and procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administering injections or medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing EKG, phlebotomy, and other essential laboratory procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking patients in and out upon arrival and departure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answering phone calls and questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updating and maintaining electronic health records (EHR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ARE CCMAs THE SAME AS CNAs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While CCMAs may serve in a variety of roles in the healthcare setting, including office processes, clinical procedures and patient management, certified nurse assistants (CNAs) work full-time with patients and may help with basic care activities such as dressing, bathing, and moving patients while they are under medical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DO CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANTS NEED CERTIFICATION?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The healthcare environment operates based on professionalism, precision, and dedication to patient welfare. Medical assistant certification may be required for many jobs. The NHA estimates 89% of employers require or encourage certification. Earning a certification such as the CCMA establishes a medical assistant as a caring, responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IN WHAT FACILITIES DO CCMAs WORK?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certified clinical medical assistants commonly work in hospitals, physicians&#8217; offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn the necessary skills to function as a vital member of the healthcare team in an ambulatory setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, protecting the privacy of patient information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate the importance of a first impression, maintaining a safe office environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify medical terminology, and clinical procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarize the importance of the revenue cycle, the role of a practice manager, and the undertaking of risk management strategies to achieve medical practice efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the various administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarize the techniques and best practices for obtaining a medical assisting position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the NHA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-ce5dcebc-0968-45fd-b1fb-ba9afe1c334f\" href=\"https:\/\/careertraining.tarleton.edu\/training-programs\/certified_clinical_medical_assistant\/?utm_source=ppi&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=svsu&amp;utm_term=GES180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Enroll Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites and Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no prerequisites to take the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nancy Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor&#8217;s degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Carline Dalgleish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Business Information Systems, a master&#8217;s degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM\/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sharon L. Blackford<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharon L. Blackford, <a>MA<\/a>, BA, RMA, has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She has a master&#8217;s degree in organizational management, a bachelor&#8217;s degree in business management, and has served as a Registered Medical Assistant since 1994. Sharon was an active-duty Clinical Specialist in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Sharon later moved to the Gulf Coast to accept a position as the Director of Education of Blue Cliff College and was promoted to Campus Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stacey O&#8217;Brien<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stacey O&#8217;Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O&#8217;Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare Advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor&#8217;s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration and Enrollment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is 100% online. Start anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-4d3a86c6-1608-492e-ae8c-fac1667859a5\" href=\"https:\/\/careertraining.tarleton.edu\/training-programs\/certified_clinical_medical_assistant\/?utm_source=ppi&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=svsu&amp;utm_term=GES180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Enroll Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">.advgbbtn-1f8505b6-c7a6-4a58-baeb-6803dcf7f747{font-size:18px;color:#ffffff !important;background-color:#4f2d7f !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-1f8505b6-c7a6-4a58-baeb-6803dcf7f747:hover{box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-1f8505b6-c7a6-4a58-baeb-6803dcf7f747 > i {font-size:30px;color:inherit;float:left;margin-right:7px;}.advgbbtn-ce5dcebc-0968-45fd-b1fb-ba9afe1c334f{font-size:18px;color:#ffffff !important;background-color:#4f2d7f !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-ce5dcebc-0968-45fd-b1fb-ba9afe1c334f:hover{box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-ce5dcebc-0968-45fd-b1fb-ba9afe1c334f > i {font-size:30px;color:inherit;float:left;margin-right:7px;}.advgbbtn-4d3a86c6-1608-492e-ae8c-fac1667859a5{font-size:18px;color:#ffffff !important;background-color:#4f2d7f !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-4d3a86c6-1608-492e-ae8c-fac1667859a5:hover{box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-4d3a86c6-1608-492e-ae8c-fac1667859a5 > i {font-size:30px;color:inherit;float:left;margin-right:7px;}<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Online This course will train you to become a critical healthcare team member. 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