HI 9600
Clinical Medical Specialist (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech)
By combining phlebotomy and medical assistant certifications, you’re expanding your clinical expertise and marketability in a high demand industry.
Program Overview
Certifications earned
A Clinical Medical Specialist will have the skills of phlebotomy – drawing blood and other specimens, on top of the varied responsibilities of a Medical Assistant. You will assist physicians with minor procedures, interacting with patients and administering medication, recording vital signs and much more. As the healthcare industry evolves and the job duties of Medical Assistants grows, you’ll have the added advantage of phlebotomy certification to provide a career advantage.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Grasp the importance of customer service, communication skills and professionalism
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS and other healthcare regulations and laws as they apply to patient information
- Handle laboratory specimens, assemble and maintain equipment such as needles and specimen containers and provide patient education
- Collect blood and non-blood specimens for testing and analyzing in a clinical laboratory
- Verify patients’ identity to ensure proper labeling of specimens and entry of information into a database
What You’ll Learn – HI 9600 Clinical Medical Specialist (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech)
Today’s Medical Assistants are called upon to perform a variety of clinical and administrative duties; this triple certification online program ensures you will have a well-rounded education to excel in the ever-evolving environment of healthcare.
Chief among these new responsibilities are tasks related to and around the practice of Phlebotomy. This Clinical Medical Specialist program contains a course specifically designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform blood draws, collect and handle blood and non-blood specimens, and maintain a safe clinical environment.
Additionally, knowledge of front office skills like scheduling, verifying patient and insurance info will make you an asset in any healthcare environment, all skills you’ll learn in the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) course.
Once you complete this 32-week program, you’ll have met the training requirements to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, both of which are sponsored by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). While the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification is not required for the CCMA or CMAA certifications, students have the option to obtain this certification upon the completion of their CCMA and CMAA exams. Students are responsible for securing their clinical sites to complete the CPT 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
- eBook: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant
- eBook: Kinn’s Clinical Medical Assistant Textbook
- eBook: Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedures Manual
- 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 the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
- 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) 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:
- 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks on a live person, which must be completed within 90 days of passing the CPT exam.
Career Outlook
Clinical Medical Specialist (Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Tech)
Job Opportunities
openings in the US
potential
Tuition Cost
Clinical Medical Specialist Online Training
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
FAQs for MedCerts’ Online Clinical Medical Specialist Certification Training Program
A Clinical Medical Specialist is a professional with advanced skills in phlebotomy—drawing blood and other specimens—alongside the varied responsibilities of a Medical Assistant. They assist physicians with minor procedures, interact with patients, administer medications and record vital signs.
The career outlook for a Clinical Medical Specialist is excellent, with available jobs expected to grow by 14% over the next ten years.
Salaries can range from $33,000 to $113,000 annually, depending on the certifications, experience, location and specifics of any office or clinic.
To start your career journey as a Clinical Medical Specialist, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, complete a formal training program such as MedCerts, pass the CMAA, CCMA and optional CPT exams offered by the NHA. Students who choose to sit for the CPT exam will be required to complete the following hands-on clinical requirements within 90 days of passing the exams:
- Perform 10 capillary sticks and 30 venipuncutres on live individuals.
In the MedCerts Clinical Medical Specialist certification training program you will a learn comprehensive range of skills, including how to perform blood draws, how to collect and handle blood and non-blood specimens, how to maintain a safe clinical environment, knowledge of front office skills including scheduling and verifying patient and insurance info.
The enrollment requirements include a high school diploma or GED, internet access, course registration and payment.
Tuition is competitively priced at $5,000. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your exams.
Yes, payment plans are available as low as $433 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 32 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, three eBooks (“Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant,” “Kinn’s Clinical Medical Assistant Textbook,” and “Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedures Manual”), 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 National Healthcareer Association (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) exam offered by the NHA. Students who choose to sit for this exam 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
Disclaimers
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate pre-requisite 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.
