HI 9700
Clinical Medical Professional (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech + EKG Tech)
Excel in your Certified Medical Assistant career with the additional high-demand skills of EKG and Phlebotomy.
Program Overview
Certifications earned
Certified Clinical Medical Assistants are multi-skilled allied healthcare professionals who assist physicians and may administer medications, assist with minor procedures, record vital signs, take medical histories, prepare patients and rooms for examinations, provide patient education, and more. Today’s Medical Assistants are expected to take on additional responsibilities as well – chief among them related to and around the practices of Phlebotomy and Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG).
- Use diagnostic cardiac testing to include electrocardiograms, Holter monitors, and assist cardiologists with stress testing
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS, and other healthcare regulations and laws as they apply to patient information
- Administer medications and assist with minor procedures
- Collect blood and non-blood specimens for testing and analyzing in a clinical laboratory
What You’ll Learn – HI 9700 Clinical Medical Professional (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech + EKG Tech)
The MedCerts online Clinical Medical Professional program prepares students to gain industry certification and ultimately work as a Medical Assistant with patients in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, and other healthcare facilities. This program contains two additional courses specifically designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform blood draws, collect and handle blood and non-blood specimens as a phlebotomist, and administer EKGs and other diagnostic tests, while maintaining a safe clinical environment, as an electrocardiographer.
Knowledge of front office skills like scheduling, verifying patient and insurance info will make you an asset in any healthcare environment, all of which you’ll learn in the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) course.
Once you’ve completed this well-rounded 36-week program, you’ll be prepared with the knowledge for 4 certification exams. While the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and Certified EKG Technician (CPT) certifications are not required for the CCMA and CMAA certifications, students have the option to obtain these additional certifications upon the completion of their CCMA and CMAA exams. Students are responsible for securing their clinical sites to complete the CPT and CET requirements.
We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation
Note: Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
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Find your next careerSome MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard. Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs
Program Details
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Expert-led video based training
- eBooks: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant
- eBook: Kinn’s Clinical Medical Assistant Textbook
- eBook: Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedures Manual
- eBook: Electrocardiography for the Healthcare Professional
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and are provided at no additional cost to students. However, students have access to these materials for a limited time frame aligned with their program. Access to these materials outside of this period is not guaranteed, and students may be responsible for costs associated with any extended access.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
While the target certifications (CMAA & CCMA) do not require the completion of hands-on experience for certification, students have the option to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and Certified EKG Technician (CET) exams offered by the NHA. Students who choose to sit for these exams will be required to complete the following requirements to receive their certifications. Students are responsible for securing their clinical sites:
- 10 live EKGs, which must be completed within 90 days of passing the CET exam
- 30 venipunctures on a live person, which must be completed within 90 days of passing the CPT exam.
- 10 capillary sticks on a live person, which must be completed within 90 days of passing the CPT exam.
Career Outlook
Clinical Medical Professional (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech + EKG Tech)
Job Opportunities
openings in the US
potential
Tuition Cost
Clinical Medical Professional Training Online
Monthly, weekly and bi-weekly payment plan options are available. These payment plans include a 3.5% fee per transaction. Students who choose to pay in full will not be charged the transaction fee.
Active Duty Military Grants
MedCerts accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.
Military Spouse Grants
Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Workforce Grants
MedCerts partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.
FAQs
Clinical Medical Professional Online Certification Training Program—Frequently Asked Questions
A Clinical Medical Professional is a multi-skilled allied healthcare worker who assists physicians with patient care, including administering medications, recording vital signs, taking medical histories, preparing patients for examinations and performing phlebotomy and EKG procedures. They work in hospitals, clinics, and physician’s offices, ensuring a safe clinical environment and adhering to healthcare regulations.
The career outlook for Clinical Medical Professionals is very positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 14% over the next ten years.
Salaries can range from $33,000 to $56,000 annually, depending on experience, location and the specific office or clinic.
To start your career journey as a Clinical Medical Professional, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, complete a formal training program such as MedCerts, pass the CMAA, CCMA and optional CET and CPT exams offered by the NHA. Students who choose to sit for the CET and CPT exams will be required to complete the following hands-on clinical requirements within 90 days of passing the exams. Students are responsible for securing their clinical sites:
Perform 10 EKGs on live individuals
- Perform 10 capillary sticks and 30 venipuncutres on live individuals
- Perform 10 EKGs on live individuals
In the MedCerts online Clinical Medical Professional certification training program, you will learn a comprehensive range of skills, including administering medications, recording vital signs, taking medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, performing phlebotomy procedures, conducting EKG tests, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
The enrollment requirements include earning a High School Diploma or GED, internet access, course registration and payment.
Tuition is competitively priced at $6,000. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your examinations.
Yes, payment plans are available as low as $519 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, some students may be eligible for sponsorship through the following channels:
Workforce Funding (including WIOA)
MedCerts also offers payment plan options.
The total program duration is 36 weeks.
The program is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.
Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.
The program includes expert-led video-based training, four eBooks (“Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant,” “Kinn’s Clinical Medical Assistant Textbook,” “Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedures Manual” and “Electrocardiography for the Healthcare Professional”), competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.
Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certifications you’ll earn in this program are accredited through the exam-issuing authority, the NHA. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exams.
While the target certifications (CMAA & CCMA) do not require the completion of hands-on experience for certification, students have the option to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and Certified EKG Technician (CET) exams offered by the NHA. Students who choose to sit for these exams will be required to complete the following requirements to receive their certifications. Students are responsible for securing their clinical sites:
- CPT: 10 capillary sticks and 30 venipunctures on live individuals within 90 days of passing the CPT exam
- CET: Perform 10 EKGs on live individuals within 90 days of passing the CET exam.
Disclaimers
- Students in the state of California ARE eligible for this program, however, they will need additional qualifications to obtain the CPT certification.
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
