The Clinical Medical Assistant: Pediatric Specialization program prepares learners to work confidently in both general and pediatric healthcare settings. Offered through our accredited school partners, this program delivers hands‑on clinical training that equips students to assist physicians and nurses with patient care, diagnostic procedures, and clinical office responsibilities. Graduates are prepared for entry‑level clinical roles in a wide range of healthcare environments.
Module 1: Healthcare Fundamentals
Module 2: Communication in Healthcare
Module 3: Medical Documentation and Record Keeping: HIPAA
Module 4: OSHA Infection Control Compliance
Module 5: Medical Terminology
Module 6: Anatomy & Physiology
Module 7: Administrative Responsibilities
Module 8: Billing and Reimbursement
Module 9: Basic Clinical Procedures
Module 10: Advanced Clinical Procedures
Module 11: Medical Laboratory
Module 12: Pediatrics
Module 13: Cardiovascular System
Module 14: EKG Supplies and Equipment
Module 15: EKG Procedure
Module 16: EKG Testing
Module 17: Venipuncture Equipment and Safety
Module 18: Needles and Supplies in Phlebotomy
Module 19: Venipuncture
Module 20: Capillary Puncture
Module 21: Specimen Handling
By completing the program, learners will be able to:
Perform clinical medical assisting duties in both adult and pediatric settings
Collect laboratory specimens and perform phlebotomy using proper techniques
Safely administer medications and assist with minor medical procedures
Record vital signs, blood pressure, and patient care data accurately
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing
Perform and support electrocardiograms (12‑lead EKGs)
Apply universal precautions, HIPAA regulations, and patient confidentiality standards
Communicate professionally with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be eligible to sit for the NHA national certification exam to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
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.