Become a Clinical Medical Assistant with OBGYN Focus

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4-6 Months

Certificate Length

$4,000.00

Tuition

What Does a Clinical Medical Assistant with OBGYN Focus Do?

A Clinical Medical Assistant functions as a professional in various healthcare settings, performing a wide range of clinical tasks. With an OBGYN focus, these medical assistants are specifically trained to support gynecological and obstetric patients.  

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Assisting with Procedures: Helping with medication administration and minor clinical procedures.  
  • Diagnostic Testing: Performing EKGs, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, and assisting with diagnostic testing.  
  • Patient Education: Educating patients on various health topics and procedures.  
  • Vital Signs & Documentation: Taking and accurately documenting vital signs.  
  • Specialized Support: Assisting physicians in medical specialties, particularly in OBGYN settings, including preparing patients for examinations and treatments related to women’s health. 

Where In the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?

Clinical Medical Assistants with an OBGYN focus are in high demand across various settings, including: 

  • Physician’s Offices: Especially in general practice and specialized OBGYN clinics.  
  • Clinics: Including women’s health centers and outpatient facilities.  
  • Hospitals: Assisting in various departments, including labor and delivery or gynecology.  
  • Outpatient Facilities: Providing support in a range of medical services.  

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

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Course registration & payment

Oral and written English proficiency is a requirement for course participation and certificate examination.

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led, video-based training  

Skills-Based Labs and Activities  

Access to learning resources and materials 

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT WITH OBGYN

Outcomes

This comprehensive program equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to: 

  • Function as a Healthcare Professional: Explain the clinical medical assistant’s role in patient-centered care and demonstrate professional skills.  
  • Ensure Medical Facility Safety: Understand and apply medical facility safety practices, measures, plans, and standards.  
  • Provide Quality Patient Care: Explain the steps in quality care throughout the patient encounter, including preparation, paperwork, vital signs, and check-out tasks.  
  • Master Asepsis: Explain concepts related to medical and surgical asepsis in the healthcare environment.  
  • Administer Medications: Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to pharmacology and medication administration within the scope of practice.  
  • Assist with Procedures: Explain the medical assistant’s role when assisting with minor surgery, diagnostic testing, laboratory procedures, specimen collection, and hematology procedures.  

Skills Learned

After completing this program, learners will be able to: 

  • Patient-Centered Care & Professionalism: Understand the clinical medical assistant’s role in patient-centered care, demonstrating essential personal characteristics, interpersonal communication, and professional skills. 
  • Safety & Quality Assurance: Comprehend medical facility safety practices, measures, plans, and standards, and explain the steps in providing quality care throughout the patient encounter, including preparation, vital signs, and documentation. 
  • Clinical Procedures & Asepsis: Explain medical and surgical asepsis, demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration, and assist with minor surgery, diagnostic testing, laboratory procedures, specimen collection, microscopic assessment, and hematology procedures. 
  • EKG Proficiency: Apply basic electrophysiologic principles, perform accurate EKG lead placement, evaluate and analyze various EKG rhythm strips (including dysrhythmias), and understand EKG machine use and artifact interpretation. 
  • Phlebotomy Expertise: Explain steps in specimen collection, safety procedures, and identify supplies for phlebotomy, while understanding precautions for special populations and the impact of quality and safety in phlebotomy procedures. 

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT WITH OBGYN JOB POSSIBILITIES

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Clinical Medical Assistant  

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Medical Assistant

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OBGYN Medical Assistant (Specialized Role) 

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exams essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field. 

  • National Workforce Career Association (NWCA)
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) 

ISSUING AUTHORITY

NHA

National Healthcareer Association

Earning the NWCA CMAC or NHA CCMA certification demonstrates your comprehensive skills in clinical medical assisting and enhances your career prospects across various healthcare settings, including those with an OBGYN focus. 

PLEASE NOTE: This certificate is NOT available to students who plan to work in the state of Washington. Many states have licensing or certification requirements for those performing the role of a Medical Assistant. This certificate is aligned with and/or prepares candidates for certification or licensure in each state except Washington.

CERTIFICATE COMPARISONS

PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Community College
Program & Tuition Cost
$4,000 average
Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials
Included
Up to $750
Job Ready In
3–6 months
24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility
On-demand 24/7
Set class schedule
Travel Requirements
None: 100% online
On-campus classrooms
Student Support
Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching
Professors: scheduled office hours
Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery
3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
Professor lectures

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!

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Amanda Lynn is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand your certificate of study, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Amanda to learn more about your certificate, AdventHealth University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

FAQ

Daily tasks may include preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, assisting with minor procedures, performing EKGs, drawing blood, educating patients, and providing specialized support in gynecological and obstetric care.  

No prior experience is required. This program is designed to prepare entry-level individuals for a career as a Clinical Medical Assistant. 

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