Become a Clinical Medical Assistant Master

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4-6 Months

Certificate Length

$4,000.00

Tuition

What Does a Clinical Medical Assistant Master Do?

A Clinical Medical Assistant Master is a highly skilled and versatile healthcare professional capable of performing a broad range of clinical and administrative tasks. This advanced program prepares individuals to assist physicians with direct patient care, manage crucial diagnostic procedures, and proficiently handle electronic health records.  

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Patient Care: Assisting with medication administration, minor procedures, and documenting patient histories and vital signs.  
  • Diagnostic Support: Performing 12-lead EKGs, interpreting EKG strips, and understanding cardiac cycles.  
  • Specimen Collection: Performing phlebotomy (venipunctures and capillary sampling) and collecting various specimens for testing.  
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) Management: Implementing and managing electronic health information, including data entry, chart assembly, and ensuring compliance with medical, legal, and regulatory requirements like HIPAA.  
  • Administrative Support: Handling admission procedures, information retention and retrieval, and release of information. 

Where In the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?

Clinical Medical Assistant Masters are in high demand across various settings, including: 

  • Physician’s Offices: Providing comprehensive clinical and administrative support.  
  • Clinics: Including specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and outpatient facilities.  
  • Hospitals: Assisting in various departments, including emergency rooms, cardiology, and general medicine.  
  • Diagnostic Laboratories: Performing phlebotomy and EKG procedures.  
  • Outpatient Facilities: Supporting a wide array of medical services.  
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) Departments: Contributing to data management and compliance. 

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

Outcomes

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

  • Master Clinical Procedures: Perform a wide array of clinical tasks including patient preparation, medication administration, and assisting with minor surgeries. 
  • Proficient in Diagnostics: Gain expertise in performing and interpreting 12-lead EKGs and understanding cardiac electrophysiology. 
  • Expert in Phlebotomy: Perform venipunctures, capillary sampling, and proper specimen collection, handling, and documentation. 
  • Manage Electronic Health Records: Understand the implementation and management of electronic health information systems, ensuring compliance with medical, legal, and regulatory requirements. 
  • Apply Medical Terminology and Anatomy: Develop a strong foundation in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology of various body systems. 
  • Ensure Patient Safety and Confidentiality: Apply aseptic techniques, infection prevention, and adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. 
  • Demonstrate Professional Communication: Utilize effective verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills in a healthcare setting. 

Skills Learned

After completing this program, learners will be able to: 

  • Foundational Healthcare & Professionalism: Understand the clinical medical assistant’s role, fundamental medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and circulation. This includes patient care, safety, legal/ethical aspects, confidentiality, HIPAA, and effective communication skills. 
  • Aseptic Techniques & Infection Control: Apply aseptic techniques, infection prevention, universal precautions, and proper handling/disposal of biohazards and sharps. 
  • Patient Management & Medication Administration: Perform documenting patient medical histories, updating files, taking vital signs, applying dressings, preparing for x-rays, performing injections, administering oral medications, and instructing patients on medication usage. 
  • Phlebotomy Expertise: Perform phlebotomy, venipunctures, capillary sampling, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing, while understanding related anatomy, safety protocols, and laboratory operations. 
  • EKG Performance & Interpretation: Conduct 12-lead EKGs and EKG strip analysis, understanding the role of an EKG technician, cardiovascular anatomy/physiology, lead placement, and interpreting rhythms, arrhythmias, and artifacts. 
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) Management: Gain “real-life” computer experience with medical software, performing tasks like admission procedures, data entry, chart assembly, data collection, and understanding EHR structural components, communication support, and relevant clinical standards (SNOWMED CT, LOINC, UMLS). 
  • Healthcare Documentation & Compliance: Understand the importance of the medical record, including legal, regulatory, and workplace data collection, storage, transportation, and documentation requirements, particularly concerning confidential communication laws, protected health information, and HIPAA. 

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOB POSSIBILITIES

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Clinical Medical Assistant  

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Medical Assistant

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Phlebotomy Technician  

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 Healthcareer Association (NHA)  
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)  
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)  
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT)  
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)  
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)  
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)  
  • Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) 

ISSUING AUTHORITY

NHA

National Healthcareer Association

Earning multiple certifications (CCMA, CPT, CET, CEHRS) from the NHA demonstrates a mastery of various essential clinical and administrative skills, significantly enhancing your career prospects in diverse healthcare environments.

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

This “Master” program provides a comprehensive skill set, including not only core clinical medical assisting skills but also specialized training in Phlebotomy, EKG technology, and Electronic Health Records management, leading to multiple national certifications.  

You will gain hands-on experience with electronic health record (EHR) software like Medcin, learning about data entry, retrieval, chart assembly, and compliance with healthcare data regulations

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