This program prepares students to work as Clinical Medical Assistants with a pediatric specialization in a variety of healthcare settings. The learning experience combines essential clinical skills, specialized pediatric patient care, safe clinical practices, professional ethics, and preparation for the national CCMA certification.
Module 1: Foundations of Clinical Medical Assisting
Roles and responsibilities of the clinical medical assistant
Professionalism, ethics, and scope of practice
HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and legal considerations
Module 2: Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology
Medical terminology essentials
Body systems overview
Disease processes and clinical relevance
Module 3: Clinical Procedures and Patient Care
Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
Vital signs, patient history, and documentation
Assisting with minor procedures and diagnostic testing
Module 4: Infection Control and Safety
Universal precautions and OSHA standards
Patient and provider safety
Sterilization and biohazard handling
Module 5: Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures
Blood collection equipment and techniques
Venipuncture and capillary collection
Order of draw and specimen handling
Module 6: Pharmacology and Medication Administration
Medication classifications and routes of administration
Allergies, dosages, and patient education
Safe medication practices
Module 7: Cardiology and Electrocardiography
Anatomy and physiology of the heart
Cardiac disease overview
EKG machine components and operation
Chest wall anatomy and 12‑lead EKG placement
Introduction to echocardiography
Module 8: Pediatric Clinical Care
Pediatric assessment and vital signs
Age‑appropriate examination techniques
Pediatric patient safety
Module 9: Pediatric Chronic Conditions
Cystic fibrosis
Diabetes
Asthma
Sickle cell disease
Cerebral palsy
Module 10: Communication with Pediatric Patients and Families
Communicating with pediatric patients
Communicating with parents and caregivers
Addressing communication barriers
Module 11: Growth and Development Across Childhood
Infants (birth–12 months)
Toddlers (12–24 months)
Early childhood (3–5 years)
Adolescents (11–14 years, 15–18 years)
Module 12: Certification Preparation and Professional Readiness
Review of CCMA exam content
Test‑taking strategies
Career readiness and clinical expectations
Optional Module: Clinical Externship
Supervised hands‑on experience in a healthcare or pediatric setting
Application of clinical and pediatric skills
Upon completion of the program, the learner will be able to:
Perform essential clinical functions in medical offices and pediatric care settings
Apply safe techniques for phlebotomy, EKGs, and laboratory procedures
Assist in the preparation and care of pediatric and adult patients
Recognize and support the management of common chronic pediatric conditions
Communicate effectively with pediatric patients and their families
Apply principles of medical ethics, patient confidentiality, and legal regulations
Prepare for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA certification exam
Integrate clinical knowledge during an optional externship experience
Certificate of completion
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.