The Clinical Medical Assistant program prepares learners to work as vital members of the healthcare team, supporting physicians and patients in fast‑paced clinical settings. Learners gain hands‑on knowledge in patient care, clinical procedures, medical administration, electronic health records, and regulatory compliance, while choosing an elective specialization to deepen skills in a targeted area of healthcare practice.
Module 1: Healthcare Fundamentals
History, etiquette, and professional conduct in healthcare settings
Module 2: Communication in Healthcare
Interdisciplinary teamwork, leadership, and performance excellence
Module 3: Medical Documentation and HIPAA Compliance
Health records confidentiality, legal requirements, and real‑world applications
Module 4: OSHA Infection Control and Safety
Infection prevention, sterilization, exposure control, and workplace safety standards
Module 5: Medical Terminology
Medical word structure, body organization, and diagnostic language
Module 6: Anatomy and Physiology
Structure and function of major body systems
Module 7: Administrative Responsibilities
Health records management and front‑office clinical operations
Module 8: Billing and Reimbursement
Insurance basics, claims processing, and financial workflows
Module 9: Basic Clinical Procedures
Vital signs, physical examinations, and minor surgical assistance
Module 10: Advanced Clinical Procedures
Patient coaching, pharmacology, cardiopulmonary care, and medical emergencies
Module 11: Cardiovascular System
Cardiac anatomy, electrophysiology, and EKG interpretation fundamentals
Module 12: EKG Supplies and Equipment
EKG components, leads, and instrumentation setup
Module 13: EKG Procedures
Patient preparation, electrode placement, tracing execution, and rhythm analysis
Module 14: EKG Testing Modalities
Stress testing, monitoring devices, and ambulatory cardiac diagnostics
Module 15: Venipuncture Equipment and Safety
Collection tools, PPE, and exposure prevention
Module 16: Venipuncture Procedures
Blood collection techniques and complication management
Module 17: Capillary Puncture
Site selection, specimen collection, and patient care
Module 18: Specimen Handling
Chain of custody and proper specimen processing
Module 19: Elective Specialization
Focused study in a selected clinical or medical specialty
Upon completion of the program, the learner will be able to:
Define daily clinical and administrative procedures performed by physicians and medical assistants
Accurately obtain and document vital signs and patient health information
Apply safe methods for medication administration and basic intravenous therapy
Perform phlebotomy and basic microbiology procedures following established guidelines
Identify and apply OSHA, HIPAA, sterilization, and infection‑control standards in healthcare environments
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. Learners 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.