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Nationally Accredited Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA)
Our 8-week self-paced online interactive course provides extensive clinical training and exposure designed for students applying to Medical (MD/DO), Physician Assistant, Nursing (RN/BSN/NP), and Physical Therapy (DPT) School. After successful completion of the course, students will be awarded an Advanced Clinical Training Certificate in Clinical Medical Assistant which can be used to obtain entry-level medical assistant / direct patient care jobs, volunteer, and internship positions.
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Affordable and Convenient
We are committed to providing pre-health students with the highest level of clinical education and training without losing respect for affordability or convenience. All-inclusive course content with no additional costs required for textbooks, laboratory fees, interactive assignments, or exams. The course is self-paced with unlimited 12-month access to complete the course content at a pace that is most comfortable for you.
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What's Included
Innovative 8-week self-paced fully online course material available immediately after registration. Unlimited 12 month access to web-based course content 24/7. Convenience pre-health students need with no deadlines or time limits on assignments.
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Advanced Clinical Training Certificate in Clinical Medical Assisting.
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All-inclusive online access to complete instructional content, textbook reading, laboratory assignments, and certificate exam.
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Nationally accredited books and journals, study guides, and practice tests.
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Interactive classroom videos and seminars from leading providers.
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Learn by doing with laboratory clinic and patient simulations.
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Virtual ECG simulaition lab.
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BLS training.
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Constant instructor support and Feedback. One-on-one mentoring.
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MD Recommendation Upon Request.
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Access to our Pre-health community.
Course Syllabus
Curriculum covers anatomy & physiology, principles of human diseases, healthcare fundamentals, diagnostic methods, clinical procedures, clinical pharmacology and more!
Course consists of 15 modules of instructional content broken down into respective lessons. Each module contains detailed lectures and notes, animated video lectures, interactive activities, real-world clinical cases, classmate interaction, laboratory simulations, constant feedback and support from instructors.
Module 1 Intro to Clinical Medicine |
Lesson: Human Anatomy & Physiology Lesson: Pathophysiology & Disease Processes Lesson: Medical Terminology Lesson: Medical Ethics & Law |
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Module 2
Patient Privacy & Safety HIPAA Training |
Lesson: HIPPA laws
Lesson: Medical Documentation Lesson: Patient Education & Resources Lesson: Interpersonal Communication
Lesson: Managing Referrals & Prescriptions |
Module 3 Infection Control |
Lesson: Infection Control Terminology
Lesson: OSHA Regulations
Lesson: Hand Hygiene & PPE
Lesson: Blood Borne Pathogens & Universal Precautions Lesson: Standard & Transmission-based Precautions
Lesson: Needlestick Safety & Prevention Lesson: Biomedical Waste Disposal
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Module 4
Quality Control |
Lesson: Quality Control Protocols Lesson: Laboratory Departments Lesson: Common Medical Supplies |
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Module 5
Medication Management Clinical Pharmacology
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Lesson: Understanding How Drugs Work
Lesson: Understanding Prescriptions Lesson: Medication Errors Lesson: Medication Administration Lesson: Clinical Pharmacology |
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Module 6
Vital Signs
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Lesson: Equipment
Lesson: Temperature
Lesson: Pulse Lesson: Respiration
Lesson: Blood Pressure
Lesson: Pain
Lesson: Oxygen Saturation |
Module 7 Introduction to Clinical Medical Assisting |
Lesson: Patient Interviews / History Taking
Lesson: Medication Reconciliation Lesson: Point of Care Testing (POCT)
Lesson: Specimen Collection
Lesson: Urinalysis & Pregnancy Tests
Lesson: Vision Acuity & Ear Lavage |
Module 8 Clinical Medical Assisting Cont. |
Lesson: Basics of Blood
Lesson: Blood Specimen Collection & Processing
Lesson: Venipuncture Lesson: Introduction to Injections Lesson: Intramuscular Injections
Lesson: Subcutaneous Injections |
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Module 9
Surgical Asepsis Assisting with Surgical Procedures
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Lesson: Modes of Sterilization
Lesson: Setting up for Sterile Procedures, Patient Preparation
Lesson: Assisting with Minor Surgical Procedures
Lesson: Post Procedure Care
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Module 10 Diagnostic Methods |
Lesson: Pediatric & Primary Care
Lesson: Endocrinology & Dermatology
Lesson: Allergy & Pulmonology
Lesson: Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Module 11
Patient Care Technician
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Lesson: Patient Hygiene
Lesson: Feeding
Lesson: IV set up
Lesson: Ambulation / Transferring
Lesson: Skin Assessment
Lesson: Airway Management
Lesson: Oxygen Therapy
Lesson: Ostomy Care
Lesson: Critically Ill Patient Care
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Module 12
EKG Technician
Cardiac Stress Test |
Lesson: EKG Tech Roles
Lesson: Purpose of Electrocardiograms
Lesson: Equipment / Supplies
Lesson: Patient Preparation
Lesson: Concept of EKG Acquisition
Lesson: Electrode Application / 12-lead Placement
Lesson: Conducting EKG Tests
Lesson: Conducting Cardiac Stress Testing
Lesson: Major Class of Arrhythmias
Lesson: Recognizing Pacemaker Spikes
Lesson: Life Threatening Arrhythmias
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Module 13
EKG Analysis & Interpretation
Monitoring Rhythm |
Lesson: Cardiac Cycle and Electrical Conduction System
Lesson: P,Q,R,S,T Wave Interpretation
Lesson: Calculate Heart Rate
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Module 14
BLS Training - Adult, Child, Infant
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Lesson: Adult BLS
Lesson: AED for Adults & Children 8 Years of Age & Older
Lesson: Child BLS
Lesson: Infant BLS
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Module 15
Course Review
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Exam
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Lesson: Medical Assistant Review Lesson: Patient Care Technician Review Lesson: ECG Technician Review Lesson: Practice Exam Questions |
Certificate Exam
Upon successful completion of all course modules, students will take the Clinical Medical Assistant Training Certificate exam completely Online.
The exam is self-paced and can be taken as many times until passing score is achieved (85% or higher).