Clinical Medical Assistants complete clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice. Clinical Medical Assistants typically do the following: take patient history and measure vital signs, help the physician with patient examinations, give patient injections as directed by the physician, and prepare blood for laboratory tests. Additional duties include but are not limited to; disposing of contaminated supplies, sterilizing medical instruments, instructing patients about medication or special diets, preparing patients for diagnostic procedures, removing stitches, drawing blood, performing EKG’s, or changing dressings.
What You will Learn
- Blood preparation for laboratory tests.
- Assist physicians with patient examinations.
- Onboard patients, take vitals, and gather their health history.
- With the physician’s direction, give injections.
Course Format
- On-Demand Lectures
- Instructor Support
- Academic Coaching
- Hands-on Labs
Course Duration
- 3 to 6 Months
- Weekday & Weekend Live Zoom Mentoring
- 12 Month Access
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Course Content
Week 1
Lesson 1 – Business Etiquette and Professionalism
Lesson 2 – Professionalism in the Office
Lesson 3 – Thinking Critically
Lesson 4 – Time Management Skills
Lesson 5 – Customer Service Basics
OSHA and HIPAA Training
OSHA Reading and Quiz
HIPAA Reading and Quiz
Week 2
Chapter 1: The Medical Assistant, Health Care Team, and Medical Environment Tasks
Chapter 3: Legal and Ethical Issues Tasks
Week 3
Chapter 4: Applying Communication Skills Tasks
Chapter 5: Introduction to Medical Terminology Tasks
Chapter 6: Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure Tasks
Week 4
Chapter 7: The Nervous System Tasks
Chapter 8: The Senses Tasks
Chapter 9: The Integumentary System Tasks
Week 5
Chapter 10: The Skeletal System Tasks
Chapter 11: The Muscular System Tasks
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System Tasks
Week 6
Chapter 13: The Circulatory System Tasks
Chapter 14: The Lymphatic/Immune System Tasks
Chapter 15: The Digestive System Tasks
Week 7
Chapter 16: The Urinary System Tasks
Chapter 17: The Endocrine System
Chapter 18: The Reproductive System Tasks
Week 8
Chapter 19: Telephone Communications Tasks
Chapter 20: Written Communications Tasks
Chapter 21: The Office Environment
Week 9
Chapter 22: Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Patients
Chapter 23: The Medical Record, Documentation, and Filing
Chapter 24: Health Insurance
Week 10
Chapter 25: Procedural and Diagnostic Coding
Chapter 31: Infection Control and Medical Asepsis Tasks
Chapter 32: The Medical History and Patient Screening Tasks
Week 11
Chapter 33: Body Measurements and Vital Signs Tasks
Chapter 34: Preparing for Examinations Tasks
Week 12
Chapter 35: The Physical Exam Tasks
Chapter 36: Specialty Examinations and Procedures Tasks
Week 13
Chapter 37: OB/GYN Examinations Tasks
Chapter 38: Pediatric Examinations
Week 14
Chapter 39: Geriatrics Tasks
Chapter 40: Mental Health Tasks
Week 15
Chapter 41: The Physician’s Office Laboratory Tasks
Chapter 42: Specimen Collection and Processing Tasks
Week 16
Chapter 43: Blood Specimen Collection Tasks
Chapter 44: Diagnostic Testing Tasks
Week 17
Chapter 45: Cardiology Procedures
Chapter 47: Preparing for Surgery
Chapter 48: Assisting with Minor Surgery
Week 18
Chapter 49: Pharmacology Fundamentals Tasks
Chapter 50: Measurement Systems, Basic Mathematics, and Dosage Calculations Tasks
Chapter 51: Administering Oral and Noninjectable Medications Tasks
Week 19
Chapter 52: Administering Injections and Immunizations Tasks
Chapter 53: Emergencies in the Medical Office Tasks
Week 20
Chapter 54: First Aid for Accidents and Injuries Tasks
Chapter 55: Rehabilitation Tasks
Chapter 56: Nutrition, Exercise, and Healthy Living Tasks
Week 21
Clinical Medical Assistant Finals – This section will give you three final exams to prepare you for your
certification exam. Each exam can be only taken one time. The best score will be used for your final grade
for this course.
AMCA’s Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) Pre-Test
AMCA’s Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) Pre-Test
NHA’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Pre-Test
Week 22
Career Development – Linked In Assignment
Cover Letter
Resume
Reference Page
Job Applications
Career & Certification
(CMAC) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
The American Medical Certification Association is a provider of national certification exams in the allied healthcare industry.
(CCMA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
The National Healthcareer Association prepares the next generation of healthcare workers through validated, nationally recognized certifications.
- Medical & Health Services Manager
- Medical Records & Health Information Technicians
- Surgical Technologist
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Registered Nurse
- Clinical Medical Assistant
According to bls.gov, there are over 743,500 jobs you are eligible to apply for as a Clinical Medical Assistant. This industry is one of the largest in the country.
On average, the salary for Clinical Medical Assistants is $37,190 per year, according to bls.gov. This could be your potential future income!
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Certification Preparation
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Total Flexibility
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