The Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) program prepares learners for a dynamic, in‑demand healthcare career by developing essential clinical and administrative competencies required in modern medical settings. Offered through accredited school partners, the program emphasizes hands‑on patient care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), medication administration, infection control, and electronic health records. Learners also gain foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and OSHA to support safe, ethical, and high‑quality patient care.
Module 1: Healthcare Fundamentals
• The History of Healthcare
• Healthcare Etiquette
• Professional Situations and Applications
Module 2: Communication in Healthcare
• Healthcare Teams
• Team Success
• Champions
Module 3: Medical Documentation and Record Keeping: HIPAA
• Use and Disclosure
• Real Life Scenarios
• HIPAA Laws, Policies, and Requirements
Module 4: OSHA Infection Control Compliance
• Introduction to Infection Control
• Personal Protection
• Protection of the Office Environment
• Instruments, Specialized Equipment & Laboratory Specimens
• Infectious Patients & Healthcare Workers
• Waste Management Plan
• Chemical Disinfection
• Heat Sterilization
• Exposure Control
• General Safety Standards
• Employee Training
• OSHA'S Required Records
Module 5: Medical Terminology
• Word Structure
• Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix
• Organization of the Body
• Diagnostic Testing and Radiology
Module 6: Anatomy & Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology Basics
• Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Respiratory Systems
• Digestive, Reproductive, and Urinary Systems
• Blood and the Cardiovascular System
• Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems
• Nervous and Sensory Systems
Module 7: Electronic Health Records
• Healthcare Information and Systems
• Administrative Medical Assisting
• An Introduction to Medical Record Software
• Using Medical Record Software
• Using the EHR
Module 8: Administrative Responsibilities
• The Health Record
• Reception and Daily Operations
Module 9: Billing and Reimbursement
• Billing and Reimbursement
• Health Insurance Basics
• Claims
• Accounts, Collections, and Banking
Module 10: Basic Clinical Procedures
• Vital Signs
• Physical Examination
• Assisting with Minor Surgery
Module 11: Advanced Clinical Procedures
• Patient Coaching with Health Promotion
• Patient Coaching with Nutrition
• Pharmacology Basics
• Administering Medication
• Cardiopulmonary Procedures
• Medical Emergencies
Module 12: Medical Laboratory
• Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory
• Analysis of Urine
• Blood Collection
• Analysis of Blood
• Microbiology and Immunology
Module 13: Cardiovascular System
• Heart Structure
• Blood Flow
• Heart's Conduction System
• EKG Terminology
• EKG Waves and Segments
• EKG Intervals
Module 14: EKG Supplies and Equipment
• Thermal EKG Paper
• Electrodes
• Electrocardiograph Settings and Calibration
• Biopolar Leads
• Augmented Leads
• Chest Leads
Module 15: EKG Procedure
• Patient Prep
• Applying Electrodes and Lead Wires
• Running the EKG Tracing
• Troubleshooting Artifact
• Evaluating an EKG Tracing
• Identifying an Abnormal Rhythm
• Finishing the EKG
Module 16: EKG Testing
• Exercise Stress Test
• Nuclear Stress Test
• Holter Monitor
• Cardiac Event Recorder
• Implantable Loop Recorder
• Transtelephonic Monitoring
• Portable Handheld EKG Monitors
Module 17: Venipuncture Equipment and Safety
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Tourniquets
• Antiseptics
• Evacuated Collection Tubes
• Post-exposure Needle stick Follow-Up
Module 18: Needles and Supplies in Phlebotomy
• Multisample Needles
• Needle Holders
• Syringes
• Winged Infusion Sets (Butterfly Assembly)
Module 19: Venipuncture
• Patient Prep
• Preparing Venipuncture
• Performing Venipuncture
• Completing Venipuncture
• Complications with Venipuncture
Module 20: Capillary Puncture
• Equipment
• Site Selection
• Patient Prep
• Collecting the Specimen
Module 21: Specimen Handling
• Chain of Custody
• Capillary Puncture Specimen Handling
Clinical Medical Assistant: Live Simulation Scenario 1
Perform an EKG
• Patient Interaction
• Proper Procedure
• Accurate Lead Placement
• Decision Making
Clinical Medical Assistant: Live Simulation Scenario 2
Clean and Disinfect Wound
• Patient History and Information
• Correct Process
• Supplies
• Procedure
• Clean Up and Disposal
Clinical Medical Assistant: Live Simulation Scenario 3
Collect Vitals and Blood Sample
• Patient History
• Correct Vitals
• Physician Notes
• Supplies
• Clean up and Disposal
Clinical Medical Assistant: Live Simulation Scenario 4
Patient Interaction and Preparation
• Patient History and Information
• Correct Vitals
• Perform EKG
• Patient Preparation
Upon successful completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
Perform daily clinical and administrative procedures supporting physicians and healthcare teams
Obtain, record, and communicate patient vital signs and medical histories accurately
Apply safe practices for medication administration and basic intravenous therapy
Demonstrate correct phlebotomy techniques, including venipuncture, capillary, and arterial collection
Identify laboratory operations, specimen handling, order of draw, and blood banking principles
Perform 12‑lead electrocardiography, including correct lead placement and rhythm recognition
Recognize normal cardiac rhythms, common arrhythmias, and pacemaker function
Apply anatomy and physiology concepts related to the cardiovascular and circulatory systems
Follow OSHA standards, sterilization, disinfection, and infection control protocols
Implement respiratory, TB, and isolation procedures appropriately
Maintain accurate documentation and protect patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be eligible to sit for the NHA CCMA exam.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.