This Program trains students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes:
- preparing patients for examination and treatment
- routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing
- technical aspects of phlebotomy, and
- lead EKG and the cardiac life cycle.
Students review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper EKG lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare.
Program includes classroom lecture and hands on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. Students who complete this course are eligible to sit for the National Health career Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
What will you learn?
Special skills needed to contribute to a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting | Learn Ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, patient privacy laws, medical terminology and clinical procedure | Assistance from our Externship Coordinator and access to our Externship Starter Kit |
Summarize the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule | Explain the information contained in different types of medical records | Explain the information contained in different types of medical records |
Discuss government and private insurances | Identify the functions of the major body systems | How to write a chief complaint and obtain a patient history |
How to measure vital signs | Discuss the importance of medical and surgical asepsis | Summarize the basic guidelines for administration of injections |
Identify the three methods used to perform venipuncture | Managing patient visits, arranging follow-up care, and issuing prescriptions | Keeping track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications |
Communicating with patients and reporting public health information |
Upon graduating from this program you will receive your Certificate of Completion from Param Institute attesting to your accomplishment. Our Program will prepare you to take a Certification exam of your choosing which is administered by independent third parties. It is not mandatory but taking a certification exam will help you market yourself to potential employers and validate your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant knowledge. Our program's benefits are:
| Certificate of Completion | Prepares you for NHA Certification Exam | Placement Assistance |
According
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant:
| demand will increase by 18% over the next ten years for this profession, much faster than the average for all occupations in the U.S. |
So why wait? Take advantage of Param Institute of Education's the highest quality education and placement expertise and start your career in one of the most secure professions.
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Course Outline
Module 1: Medical Terminology (Anatomy and Physiology)
Module 2: Fundamentals of medical assisting patient care skills
Module 3: Clinical and Surgical skills
Module 4: Pharmacology
Module 5: Medical Billing and Claim
Module 6: Medical office and Administrative skills
Module 7: Phlebotomy
Module 8: Electrocardiography
Externship - Clinical externship
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Total Hours: 500
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| Online Study Material | Online or in-person Field Externship | |||||
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Graduate Student
" I have graduated from from CCMA program at Param institute of Education. I’m very happy I have completed my education at this school. Instructors are knowledgeable with good professional teaching skills. Program was very precise to accommodate my working schedule. Office staff is very nice and helpful. Now I am working full time as a Medical Assistant at Cardiologist office. Thank you Param Institute for making my career.
Graduate student
I have recently completed my CCMA program from Param Institute of Education. Param Institute has helped me a lot. The instructor is an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed learning from him. His explanations were so good that when I was doing my internship, I could easily relate and it made my work so easy. They also helped with externship after education. This school is highly recommended for all.
Graduate Student
Today My CCMA certification exam is over. I passed the test with very good grades. Now I am officially called CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANTI am very thankful to entire faculty and staff of PARAM. They all took care of me very well. Now I can officially work as MEDICAL ASSISTANT. My externship site was great and the doctor and staff were excellent. Thank you PARAM for all help and guidance
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