Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA (Voucher Included)

Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. To stand out in this high-demand field, you need a specialized skill set and certification. This National Healthcareer Association-certified course will train you for an entry-level position as clinical medical assistant and prepare you for the certification exam.

You will learn how medical law, ethics, and HIPAA rules factor into a clinical medical assistant’s work. In addition, you will be trained to use scheduling systems, facilitate patient check-in and check-out, assess medical record, administer injections, and more. You will also study body systems and their main functions, so you can assist with patient exams. After successfully completing this course, you will be able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. You will also have the opportunity to gain access to our Externship Starter Kit.

I.   Major Body Systems                                                                                      

1. Integumentary System
2. Musculoskeletal System
3. Circulatory System
4. Lymphatic System
5. Immune System
6. Respiratory System
7. Digestive System
8. Urinary System
9. Nervous System
10. Endocrine System
11. Special Senses
12. Reproductive System

II.  Pathophysiology                                                                                             

1. Skin Disorders
2. Endocrine Disorders
3. Nervous System Disorders
4. Digestive System Disorders
5. Respiratory System Disorders
6. Circulatory System Disorders
7. Urinary System Disorders
8. Musculoskeletal System Disorders
9. Eye and Ear Disorders
10. Lymphatic and Immune System Disorders
11. Reproductive System Disorders

III. Pharmacology                                                                                                  

1. Medical Uses of Drugs
2. Drug Regulations
3. Controlled Substances
4. Drug Classifications
5. Drug Actions
6. Common Abbreviations
7. Routes of Administration
8. Drug Names
9. Drug Formularies
10. Dose Calculations

IV. Nutrition and Special Diets                                                                          

1. Importance of Nutrition
2. Types of Nutrients
3. Healthy Diets
4. Therapeutic Diets

V. The Chief Complaint and Patient History                               

1. Preparing for the Patient
2. Chief Complaint
3. Medical History
4. Approaching Sensitive Topics
5. Charting

VI. Recording Vital Signs                                                                                     

1. Temperature
2. Blood Pressure
3. Pulse
4. Respiration
5. Height and Weight
6. Body Mass Index

VII. The Physical Examination                                                                            

1. Methods of Examination
2. Examination Positions
3. Equipment and Supplies
4. Preparing the Patient
5. Order of the Examination
6. After the Examination

VIII. Specialty Exams and Procedures                                               

1. Prenatal Examination
2. Gynecology Examination
3. Pediatric Examination
4. Geriatric Examination
5. Visual Acuity Testing
6. Pulse Oximetry
7. Ear Irrigation

IX. Medical Asepsis and Infection Control                                                    

1. Medical Asepsis
2. Microorganisms
3. Infection Cycle
4. Transmission-Based Precautions
5. Bloodborne Pathogens
6. Other Potentially-Infectious Materials
7. Personal Protective Equipment
8. Needlestick Injuries
9. Standard Precautions
10. Infection Control

X. Surgical Asepsis and Sterilization Techniques                                      

1. Surgical Asepsis
2. Methods of Sterilization
3. Sterile Field
4. Preoperative Procedures

XI. Surgical Instruments                                                                                     

1. Cutting and Dissecting Instruments
2. Grasping and Clamping Instruments
3. Dilators, Scopes, and Probes
4. Retracting and Exposing Instruments
5. Care of Surgical Instruments
6. Chemical Cautery
7. Electrosurgery
8. Cryosurgery
9. Laser Surgery

XII. Assisting with Minor Office Surgeries                                                     

1. Informed Consent
2. Patient Preparation
3. Preoperative Skin Cleansing
4. Postoperative Instructions
5. Wound Care
6. Suture and Staple Removal
7. Applying a Sterile Dressing

XIII. Introduction to the Medical Laboratory                                                 

1. Purposes of Laboratory Testing
2. Types of Clinical Laboratories
3. Laboratory Departments
4. CLIA      
5. Laboratory Requisitions
6. Laboratory Reports
7. Urinalysis

XIV. Basic Microbiology         

1. Bacteriology
2. Mycology
3. Parasitology
4. Virology
5. Immunology

XV. Introduction to Phlebotomy                                                                       

1. Composition of Blood
2. Supplies
3. Order of Draw
4. Venipuncture Methods
5. Venipuncture Sites
6. Specimen Identification
7. Capillary Puncture
8. Quality Assurance           

XVI. Basic Hematology                                                                                           

1. Red Blood Cells
2. White Blood Cells
3. Platelets
4. Coagulation Studies
5. Blood Count Tests

XVII. Electrocardiogram                                                                                          

1. Electrical Conduction System of the Heart
2. Cardiac Cycle
3. Normal Sinus Rhythm
4. Arrhythmias
5. 12-Lead ECG
6. Multichannel ECG
7. Waveform Components
8. Common Artifacts
9. Electrophysiology
10. Holter monitor
11. Automated External Defibrillator

XVIII. Administering Noninjectable Medications                                            

1. Medication Order
2. Six Rights of Medication Safety
3. Medication Label
4. Administration of Oral Medications
5. Administration of Inhaled Medications
6. Medication Errors

XIX. Basic Guidelines for Administration of Injections               

1. Intradermal Injections
2. Subcutaneous Injections
3. Intramuscular Injections
4. Syringes
5. Needles
6. Withdrawing Medication from a Vial or Ampule
7. Tuberculin Skin Test       

XX. Diagnostic Imaging         

1. X-Rays
2. Ultrasonography
3. CT Scans
4. MRI Scans
5. Nuclear Medicine Scans

XXI. Rehabilitation and Treatment Modalities                                              

1. Physical Therapy
2. Occupational Therapy
3. Speech Therapy
4. Sports Medicine
5. Proper Body Mechanics
6. Care for a Falling Patient
7. Wheelchair Safety
8. Transfer Techniques

XXII. First Aid Techniques                                                                                      

1. Types of Wounds
2. Burns
3. Musculoskeletal Injuries
4. Choking
5. Syncope
6. Poisoning

XXIII. Emergencies in the Medical Office                                                           

1. Anaphylaxis
2. Cardiac Arrest
3. Asthma
4. Shock
5. Seizures              
6. Diabetic Emergencies
7. Crash Cart

Medical Terminology

I.   Your Foundation in Medical Terminology

1. The Fundamentals of Medical Terminology
2. Practicing What You've Learned - The Fundamentals of Medical Terminology
3. Getting to Know the Human Body
4. Practicing What You've Learned - Overview of the Human Body
5. What Have You Learned?

II.  The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

1. What Makes Up a Skeleton?
2. Practicing What You've Learned - What Makes Up a Skeleton?
3. Flex Some Muscle
4. Practicing What You've Learned - Flex Some Muscle
5. What Have You Learned?

III. The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems 

1. Getting to the Heart of Things
2. Practicing What You've Learned - Getting to the Heart of Things
3. Take a Deep Breath
4. Practicing What You've Learned - Take a Deep Breath
5. What Have You Learned?

IV. The Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems 

1. Going for the Gut
2. Practicing What You've Learned - Going for the Gut
3. When Nature Calls
4. Practicing What You've Learned - When Nature Calls
5. The Birds and the Bees
6. Practicing What You've Learned - The Birds and the Bees
7. What Have You Learned?

V.  Nervous and Integumentary Systems and Special Senses 

1. You've Got Some Nerve
2. Practicing What You've Learned - You've Got Some Nerve
3. Now Hear (and See) This!
4. Practicing What You've Learned - Now Hear (and See) This!
5. Slip Me Some Skin
6. Practicing What You've Learned - Slip Me Some Skin
7. What Have You Learned?

VI. The Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems 

1. Protection Against Infection
2. Practicing What You've Learned - Protection Against Infection
3. Learning About Hormones
4. Practicing What You've Learned - Learning About Hormones
5. What Have You Learned

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows XP or later.
• Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
• Windows Media Player or a similar program.
• Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Clinical Medical Assisting
• Medical Terminology for Health Professions

Prerequisites:

• This course is intended for experienced clinical medical assistants. If you do not have previous experience in the profession, we recommend completing our Certified Medical Administrative Assistant course prior to enrolling.
• To be eligible to sit for the CCMA exam, you must hold a high school diploma or GED.

1. Can I register for courses if I am an international student?
Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country’s regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.

2. Does this course prepare for a certification?
Yes. After successfully completing this course, you will be able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The exam registration fee is included.

3. When can I start this course? 
This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

4. How long does it take to complete this course?
After you register, you will receive (6) months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

5. What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?
If you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee will be charged. If you are funded through a third-party organization, approval may also be required.

6. What kind of support will I receive?
The course instructor will be available by email to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. Occasionally, your course may be supported by a team of industry experts. You will also be assigned a Student Advisor for academic support.

7. What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

8. Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

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