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What Is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)?
A certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) is a healthcare professional with advanced training who fulfills both clinical and administrative tasks in hospitals and other healthcare settings. The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) reports medical assistants are one of the fastest-growing occupations in the healthcare industry. A CCMA is usually found working in outpatient clinics and private doctor’s offices.
What Does a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Do?
Medical assistants are an integral part of the medical team and contribute to the flow of patient care through a wide range of duties, including obtaining detailed patient history, obtaining vital signs, administering point of care testing, medications, injections, and vaccinations.
A certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) can also assist with clinical procedures, including minor surgical in-office interventions that require sterile protocol. Furthermore, they prepare patients for X-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, conduct wound care, change dressings, collect specimens, order proper laboratory studies, etc. CCMAs also facilitate communication between the patient and other healthcare professionals.
Where can I work as a CCMA?
CCMAs work in a wide variety of medical settings, including at hospitals and clinics, outpatient facilities, diagnostic testing centers, nursing homes, and hospice providers.
What is the National Healthcareer Association?
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is a leading professional certification organization for healthcare workers in the United States. Today, the organization is the largest allied health certification agency in the country and has awarded over 1 million nationally accredited certifications.
Since the course is online, how will I develop the necessary patient care skills as a CCMA?
Advanced eClinical Training provides a comprehensive pathway to developing clinical skills through a mix of online tools, hands-on practice, and real-world externships. The key features include:- Virtual Clinical Simulations: Practice real-life patient care in a safe online environment.
- Venipuncture and Injection Kit: Hands-on practice with drawing blood and administering injections at home.
- Skills-Ready Curriculum: Focus on essential patient care skills, including documentation, EKGs, and medication administration.
- Interactive Video Tutorials: Step-by-step tutorials for procedures to enhance understanding.
- Constant Feedback & Support: Ongoing guidance with assessments and progress checks.
- Access to Peer & Professional Networks: Join a supportive community for collaboration and professional growth.This combination ensures you’re fully prepared for clinical tasks in real-world healthcare settings.
Where can I take the CCMA national exam?
The national exam, administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), can be taken online through remote proctoring from the comfort of your own home. The Advanced eClinical Training team will assist you with both exam registration and preparation, ensuring you are fully ready for your certification exam.
How long do I have to complete the program?
You have 12 months from the date you enroll to complete this course.
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