What is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)?

A CCMA is a certified health care worker who performs the administrative and clinical tasks that keep the offices of licensed health practitioners running smoothly. More specifically they: greet patients, take vital signs, administer medication, prepare/instruct the patient for their examination, maintain medical records, etc.

Where does a CCMA work?

The offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners, and clinics.

How much does a CCMA earn?

$23,700 and $33,050

Medical Assistants salary according to the BLS Occupational Outlook.

The Following Will Be Covered in all CCMA Training Courses:

Introduction to Medical Assisting

The Profession of Medical Assisting; Types of Medical Practice; Legal and Ethical Issues in Medical Practice, Including HIPAA; Communication with Patients

Administrative Medical Assisting

Using and Maintaining Office Equipment; Using Computers in the Office; Managing Correspondence and Mail; Managing Office Supplies; Maintaining Patient Records; Interacting With Patients; Financial Responsibilities

Clinical Medical Assisting

Principles of Asepsis; Infection-Control Techniques; HIV, Hepatitis, and Other Blood-Borne Pathogens; Preparing the Examination and Treatment Areas; Assisting With Patients; Physician's Office Laboratory Procedures

Anatomy and Physiology

Organization of the Body; The Integumentary System; The Skeletal System; The Muscular System; The Nervous System; The Circulatory System; The Immune System; The Respiratory System; The Digestive System; The Endocrine System; Special Senses; The Urinary System; The Reproductive System

Speciality Practice and Medical Emergencies

Assisting With Examinations in the Basic Specialities; Medical Emergencies and First Aid; Assisting WIth Minor Surgery; Assisting With Cold and Heat Therapy and Ambulation

Nutrition, Pharmacology, and Diagnostic Equipment

Nutrition and Special Diets; Principles of Pharmacology; Drug Administration; Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing; X-Rays and Diagnostic Radiology