Program Details
Format100% Online
Course Access12 Months
Exam PreparationNHA CCMA
UT San Antonio PaCE · Online Career Training
Online Clinical Medical Assistant Training
Prepare to work as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
Become a vital member of a healthcare team. This 100% online course builds the clinical and administrative knowledge you need to support patient care and prepares you for the CCMA certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Questions? Call (855) 477-9802.
Prepare for a Career in Patient Care
Build the knowledge to support patients, healthcare providers, and the daily operations of a medical practice.
01Build Clinical Skills
Learn about vital signs, patient examinations, infection control, specimen collection, and other clinical procedures.
02Support Office Operations
Explore patient scheduling, electronic health records, health insurance, billing, and professional communication.
03Prepare for Certification
Study the knowledge and skills covered by the National Healthcareer Association’s CCMA certification exam.
What Is a CCMA?
Certified clinical medical assistants combine clinical and administrative skills to support healthcare teams in physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other medical settings.
A medical assistant is often the first and last person a patient interacts with. From greeting patients to helping with clinical procedures, CCMAs play an important role in the patient experience.
What Does a CCMA Do?
- Take patient vital signs.
- Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
- Administer injections or medications as directed and permitted by state law.
- Perform EKG, phlebotomy, and laboratory procedures within the role’s scope.
- Check patients in and out and answer calls and questions.
- Update and maintain electronic health records (EHR).
What You’ll Learn
Prepare for the NHA CCMA national certification exam while developing the professional, administrative, and clinical skills used in medical assisting.
- Learn the skills needed to support a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting.
- Practice ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, and protection of patient information.
- Understand the importance of first impressions and a safe medical office environment.
- Understand the revenue cycle, practice management, and risk management strategies.
- Identify the professional traits of an effective medical assistant.
- Learn administrative and clinical medical assisting duties.
- Explore techniques and best practices for obtaining a medical assisting position.
- Identify medical terminology and clinical procedures.
- Prepare to sit for the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
Clinical Medical Assistant FAQs
Are CCMAs the same as CNAs?
CCMAs perform a mix of medical office tasks, clinical procedures, and patient management. Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) focus on hands-on basic patient care, such as helping patients dress, bathe, and move while they are receiving medical care.
Do clinical medical assistants need certification?
Employers may prefer or require certification. Earning the CCMA credential demonstrates that you have completed a knowledge and skills assessment. Visit NHA’s CCMA certification page for current eligibility and exam requirements.
Where do CCMAs work?
Clinical medical assistants commonly work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Duties vary by employer, specialty, and state requirements.
How long do I have to complete the course?
You will have 12 months of course access to complete your online training. The curriculum covers medical terminology and certified clinical medical assisting.
Job Outlook for Medical Assistants
Medical assisting offers opportunities to contribute to patient care in a growing healthcare field.
13%
Projected Employment Growth
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects medical assistant employment to grow 13% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations.
109,700
Annual Job Openings
About 109,700 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade, including openings to replace workers who leave the occupation.
$45,690
Median Annual Pay
The national median annual wage for medical assistants was $45,690 in May 2025. Earnings vary by location, employer, and experience.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook — Medical Assistants. These figures describe the medical assistant occupation nationally.
Course Outline
You will have 12 months of course access to complete two areas of study: Medical Terminology and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
Medical Terminology
Learn the language of healthcare while exploring body systems, diagnostic procedures, and the human body in health and disease.
Medical Assisting Foundations
Develop professional behavior and communication skills, understand legal and ethical issues, and explore the medical office environment.
Administrative and Clinical Procedures
Study scheduling, records, insurance, and billing alongside infection control, vital signs, examinations, phlebotomy, diagnostic testing, and medication administration.
Certification and Career Preparation
Prepare for certification and learn how to pursue a position in medical assisting.
Prepare for the NHA CCMA Exam
This course prepares you for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association.
Review NHA’s certification requirements to understand eligibility and the steps to earn your credential.
Registration
100% Online · 12 Months of Course Access
Take the next step toward a career in medical assisting. Complete your online training and prepare for the NHA CCMA certification exam.
View current tuition, enrollment details, and course requirements by clicking below.
Meet the Instructors
Tammy Stanson
Tammy Stanson, RMA(AMT), CMA(AAMA), brings more than two decades of experience in medical assistant education, instruction, and practice. She began her career as a Certified Medical Assistant in 1996 and has worked in family medicine and urgent care.
Her experience spans clinical, administrative, and educational settings. As a medical assisting instructor, she focuses on a supportive learning environment, student success, and preparing future medical assistants for patient care.
Nancy Smith
Nancy Smith has more than 30 years of healthcare experience, including work as a medical assistant, medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She spent ten years as a medical office manager, recruiting and training medical assistants. She holds a bachelor’s degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.
Hilary Khouri
Hilary Khouri has ten years of medical field experience, including front-office administration, electronic health record review, provider education on documentation improvement, and risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.
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