CCMA
Online Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Course
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CCMA
Issuing Authority
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Selecting the Right Training Option
Program Comparisons
MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.
| MedCerts | Community College | Online College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 | $3,000 average |
| Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 | Up to $750 |
| Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months | 3–6 months |
| Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule | On-demand 24/7 |
| Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms | None: 100% online |
| Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours | Support inbox |
| Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements | Exam-specific only |
| Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures | Varies: typically videos and presentations |
This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.
CCMA
Certification
Skills Gained
- Understand basic human anatomy, utilize medical terminology and responsible communication in the healthcare facility
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS and other healthcare regulations and laws as they apply to patient information
- Comprehend the use of Diagnosis and Procedure codes and employ Electronic Health Records and related Practice Management
- Recognize the importance of infection control and environmental safety in general, specialty and surgical practices
- Gain an understanding of the laboratory, specimen collection techniques, cardiopulmonary testing, pharmacology and medication administration
- Administer medications and assist with minor procedures
- Record vital signs, take medical histories and prepare patients and rooms for examinations
- Handle laboratory specimens and provide patient education
CCMA
Career Pathways
Attainable Jobs
Medical Assistant
$21,000 – $42,000*
Estimated Salary1
Medical Administrative and Medical Secretary
$24,000 – $49,000
Estimated Salary1
Patient Centered Care Coordinator
$30,000 – $72,000
Estimated Salary1
1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
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MedCerts is an excellent online school to attend. Â You have full 24 hours a day access to log into your classes/ 7 days a week. At your own convenience. The courses are broken down into several sections for easy learning. For example, the course that am currently enrolled in, Medical Front Office & Administration, is broken down into 4-sections for a better understanding of this entire course of study. You are given a course schedule that tells you when you should be starting the next week of lessons, if you finished up early with week 1 then you were able to go ahead and start week 2, because you are working at your own pace. I highly recommend that you give MedCerts a chance.
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