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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Vouchers Included)

This bundle course will train you for a career as a clinical medical assistant and teach you how to use electronic health records systems. You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

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                                674 Course Hrs
                            

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                                12 Months
                            
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Overview

This comprehensive National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certified course bundle will train you for one of today's fastest-growing medical careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job.

In the online medical assistant training course, you will learn how medical law, ethics, and HIPAA rules factor into a clinical medical assistant's work. It will prepare you for roles working alongside medical providers performing clinical and administrative duties. You will be trained to use scheduling systems, facilitate patient check-in and check-out, assess medical records, administer injections, measure vital signs, maintain equipment and supplies, and more.

The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. The curriculum covers topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems, along with mental health and special senses, with exams at the midterm and final stages. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology.

The second part of the bundle will train you in electronic health record (EHR) systems and prepare you for EHR certification. In this EHR training, you will learn how staff members and patients interact with EHR systems, what benefits these systems provide, and the steps to implementing an electronic health record system.

The course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience. Upon completion, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exams offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon eligibility. This course includes vouchers which cover the fee for the exams. However, please research your state's requirements by visiting your state's Medical Board site before enrolling to ensure this CCMA course is the right fit for you. Students intending to work in Washington state may be required to provide or request an official transcript from the school they are enrolled with to qualify for employment as a Medical Assistant – Certified.

The course also includes an opportunity to participate in a clinical experience.

Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must successfully complete the online course and ensure their account balances are current (at a minimum). It is important to note that ed2go cannot guarantee placement at any clinical site, and students must take full responsibility for fulfilling their clinical requirements. However, our affiliated partnerships can increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of this course's test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

Objective

What you will learn

Specialized skills needed to contribute to a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
Ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, patient privacy laws, medical terminology, and clinical procedures
A broad overview of the electronic health records (EHR) systems
Hands-on experience using real EHR software
Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
Discuss the various administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant
Recognize the importance of professional certification

How you will benefit

Assistance from our Clinical Experience Coordinator and access to our Clinical Experience Starter Kit
Summarize the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule
Explain the information contained in different types of medical records
Discuss government and private insurance
Identify the functions of the major body systems
Demonstrate how to write a chief complaint and obtain a patient history
Describe how to measure vital signs
Discuss the importance of medical and surgical asepsis
Summarize the basic guidelines for the administration of injections
Identify the three methods used to perform venipuncture
Managing patient visits, arranging follow-up care, and issuing prescriptions
Establishing the appropriate EHR for your practice
Keeping track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
Communicating with patients and reporting public health information
Professionalism represents the types of behavior that demonstrate your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers
The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting, performing both administrative and clinical tasks under the direction of the provider
An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified. Certification shows that the medical assistant has met certain educational requirements and has committed to continuing their education going forward

Syllabus

Medical Terminology

Getting Started
How to Take This Course
Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
The Musculoskeletal System
The Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
Midterm
Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
The Nervous System
Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
The Integumentary System
The Endocrine System
Mental Health
Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
Final Exam

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
1. Medical Assisting Foundations
2. Professional Behavior
3. Legal and Ethical Issues
4. The Art of Communicating
5. Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism, and Telephone Techniques
6. Written Communications
7. Medical Office Environment
8. Patient Scheduling
9. Managing Medical Records
10. Introduction to Health Insurance
11. Medical Coding: An Overview
12. Patient Accounts
13. Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
14. Daily Financial Practices
15. Managing the Office
16. Pharmacology
17. Pathophysiology
18. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
19. The Chief Complaint and Patient History
20. Body Measurements and Vital Signs
21. Preparing for Examinations
22. The Complete Physical Examination (CPE)
23. Specialty Examinations and Procedures
24. The Physician's Office Laboratory (POL)
25. Specimen Collection and Processing
26. Introduction to Phlebotomy
27. Diagnostic Testing
28. Minor Office Surgeries
29. Medication Dosage Calculations
30. Administering Medications
31. Emergencies in the Medical Office
32. First Aid Procedures and Mental Health Issues
33. Rehabilitation
34. Nutrition and Special Diets
35. Certification
36. Preparing for Your Career
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist

An Overview of EHR and CEHRS
1. What is an EHR
2. The Importance of EHRs
3. Efforts to Encourage EHR Adoption
4. EHRs in the Future
5. The Role of a CEHRS in a Medical Practice
An Introduction to MOSS 4.0
1. MOSS 4.0 Components
2. Administrative
3. Clinical
4. Billing
History of EHRs
1. EHR Origins in Practice Management Systems
2. Major Federal Initiatives to Promote EHR Adoption
3. MIPS
Steps to EHR Implementation
1. Step 1: Assess
2. Step 2: Plan
3. Step 3: Select
4. Step 4: Implement
The EHR Framework
1. EHR Architecture, Hardware, Software, Networks and Interfaces
2. Human-Computer Interface (User) Devices
3. Functional, Data Content, and Vocabulary Standards
4. Feature and Data Formats
5. Security Controls
6. Hybrid Health Records
7. Disaster Recovery
HIPAA Requirements and EHR Systems
1. What is HIPAA?
2. HIPAA and CEHRS
3. HIPAA Privacy Rule
4. HIPAA Security Rule
The EHR and Record Content
1. Record Purposes
2. Record Formats and Types of Data
3. Record Standards
4. Medical Record Content
5. Documentation Practices
Lists, Treatment Plans, Orders, and Results
1. The Lists
2. Summary Lists in the Office Workflow
3. Standards – Functional, Content, and Vocabulary
Patient Visit Management
1. The EHR in an Office Workflow
2. Master Patient Index
3. Service Payment Information
4. Scheduling
5. Consents, Acknowledgements, Advance Directives, and Authorizations
Coding, Billing, and Practice Reports
1. Coding and Billing Workflow
2. Code Sets and Clinical Vocabularies
3. Coding, Billing, and the EHR
4. Encoders and Computer-Assisted Coding
5. Electronic Bill Submission
Patient Communications
1. Patient-Focused Communication
2. Patient Portals
3. Personal Health Records
Practice Reports, Research, Registries, and Reportable Events
1. Medical Product Development
2. Practice Requirements
3. Standards that Support Research
4. Registries and Reportable Events
Personal Health Records and Continuing Care Records

Personal Health Record
Communication Among Providers for Continuing Care
Continuity of Care Record
Ongoing Training and Technical Support of EHR Software

Requirements

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

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

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe 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:

Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

The following digital textbooks for the course are accessed via links in the lessons:

Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)
You will receive an access code from your instructor to access MOSS 4.0. MOSS 4.0 is the simulated EHR you will use during the course for your assignments.

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take these courses.

Certification Requirements:

In order to sit for the national certification exam, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent to take the CCMA and CEHRS exams.However, please research your state's requirements by visiting your state's medical board site before enrolling to ensure this CCMA course is the right fit for you. Students intending to work in Washington state may be required to provide or request an official transcript from the school they are enrolled with to qualify for employment as a Medical Assistant – Certified. Certification exams offered by NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US.

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Instructor

Tammy Stanson

Tammy Stanson, RMA(AMT), CMA(AAMA), is a highly experienced and dedicated medical professional possessing over two decades of strong knowledge in medical assistant education, instruction, and practice. With her vast experience in clinical, administrative, and educational settings, Tammy began in 1996 as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and has spent her career in family medicine and urgent care.

Throughout her career, Tammy has not only worked as a CMA but also as a medical assisting instructor, demonstrating her commitment to creating a supportive and team-driven environment for students while enabling them to achieve their educational goals.

Tammy is passionate about excellent patient care and is committed to ensuring the next generations of medical assistants are prepared for the ever-changing healthcare industry. With expertise in educational methodology, teaching, and student success, Tammy is well-equipped to guide students through their Medical Assisting program and prepare them for successful careers.

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

Jennifer Della'Zanna

Jennifer Della'Zanna has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as a medical transcriptionist, practice administrator, biller, and coding specialist. She writes courses and study guides on the use of technology in health care and regularly contributes to publications about health issues. Della'Zanna is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Albright College.

Rachael Delekta

Rachael Delekta is an MBA in Healthcare Administration and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Rachael has been in the health care field for over ten years. She has worked mostly on the insurance side of things, as a customer service manager for dental insurance, a claims and customer service coach, and a workers' compensation case management biller and auditor. She works daily with medical records and healthcare software.

Hilary Khouri

Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor's in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

Medical Terminology Instructors

Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

FAQs

How much does a certified clinical medical assistant make?

Clinical medical assistants can make an above-average salary and enjoy a rewarding medical career. Based on data from Indeed.com, the average salary for a certified medical assistant is $43,464 per year in the U.S. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also states that the job market for medical assistants will grow 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job.

What is a medical assistant?

According to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), medical assistants, otherwise known as clinical medical assistants, typically work alongside physicians in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. As a clinical medical assistant, you will interact directly with patients daily. You will likely be the first person a patient encounters after passing reception and the last person they see before exiting the facility. It will be your job to put them at ease, assure them they will be properly cared for, and leave them with a good impression. To be successful in this job, you will need to learn Electronic Health Record (EHR) software.

What do medical assistants do?

You will be responsible for taking the medical histories and recording patients' vital signs. Exact duties will vary by location, healthcare specialty, and practice size, but you will also likely complete clerical and administrative tasks within physician's offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. You will also need to understand how and what information can be shared and adhere to confidentiality laws, like HIPAA, in patient treatment.

Duties can include administrative and clinical tasks such as the following:

Taking medical histories
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Preparing patients for examinations
Assisting the physician during examinations
Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
Performing basic laboratory tests
Instructing patients about medication and special diets
Preparing and administering medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider (e.g., a nurse practitioner or physician assistant)
Transmitting prescription refills as directed
Phlebotomy
Taking electrocardiograms
Wound care and changing dressings
Using computer applications
Answering telephones
Welcoming patients
Updating and filing patient medical records
Coding and filling out insurance forms
Scheduling appointments
Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping

How long does it take to become a medical assistant?

Although the exact amount of time can vary, it typically takes nine months to two years to become a medical assistant, depending upon the program and time you have to commit. For example, this course allows you up to 12 months of access to complete the required training.

What kind of salary can I expect with CEHRs?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of 2021 Medical Records Specialists, like those certified as an Electronic Health Record Specialist, can expect to make $46,660 a year, or about $22.50 an hour.

Are clinical medical assistants in high demand?

The demand for medical assistants is high, making it an excellent time for students to begin their career training. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that demand will increase by 16% over the next ten years for this profession, much faster than the average for all occupations in the U.S.

What is the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam?

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is a national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), the largest allied health certification organization in the U.S., with over one million certifications awarded over more than 30 years. This exam serves to validate the skills of medical assistants and demonstrates their dedication to the profession. According to the 2020 Industry Outlook produced by the NHA, 89% of employers require or encourage certification for medical assistants, and 63% increase pay when certification is obtained. This course includes a voucher for the cost of the CCMA certification exam at no additional cost to you.