Program Overview
About This Program
Our comprehensive online Clinical Medical Assistant program is designed to provide aspiring healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in clinical settings. Students receive high-quality training from experienced instructors in a flexible, supportive online learning environment.
Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to sit for the CCMA Board Examination administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The self-paced format allows you to balance work, family, and study while earning a nationally recognized credential.
The program includes virtual clinical simulations, interactive patient care scenarios, board exam prep materials, and engaging video demonstrations — giving you a real-world learning experience from anywhere in the country.
Learning Objectives
What You Will Learn
By the end of this program, students will have mastered the core competencies required to practice as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
Perform vital signs measurement, assist with minor surgeries, administer medications, and provide direct patient support across clinical settings.
Develop a foundational understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology as applied to clinical medical assisting.
Build therapeutic rapport with patients, communicate care plans effectively, and ensure patients understand their medical conditions and treatments.
Apply sterilization techniques, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and OSHA safety standards to maintain a safe clinical environment.
Understand drug classifications, dosage calculations, routes of administration, medication safety protocols, and error prevention strategies.
Gain exposure to internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dermatology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, and urology specialty settings.
Navigate electronic health records (EHR), patient charts, and clinical documentation to accurately record and manage patient data.
Prepare thoroughly for the NHA CCMA National Board Examination using interactive study guides, practice assessments, and exam prep materials.
Course Schedule
16-Week Program Outline
The program is divided into four phases, each building on the previous — progressing from foundational knowledge to board exam readiness.
| Week | Topic / Module | Key Learning Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | The Medical Assistant Role | Scope of practice, professional ethics, healthcare team structure, HIPAA compliance |
| Week 2 | Safety & Emergency Practices | OSHA standards, fire safety, emergency response, first aid basics, AED usage |
| Week 3 | Anatomy & Medical Terminology | Body systems, directional terms, prefixes/suffixes, organ structure and function |
| Week 4 | Infection Control | Standard precautions, sterilization, hand hygiene, PPE, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens |
| Week | Topic / Module | Key Learning Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Week 5 | Patient Assessment | Health history, chief complaint, SOAP notes, patient intake procedures |
| Week 6 | Vital Signs | Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, SpO₂, pain scale assessment |
| Week 7 | Physical Examinations | Assisting with primary exam, positioning, draping, pediatric assessments |
| Week 8 | Health Records & Documentation | EHR navigation, chart documentation, release of information, coding basics |
| Week | Topic / Module | Key Learning Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | Principles of Pharmacology | Drug classifications, routes of administration, dosage calculations, controlled substances |
| Week 10 | Administering Medications & Safety | Injections (IM, SC, ID), medication error prevention, the 10 Rights of Medication |
| Week 11 | Medical Specialties I | Dermatology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Week 12 | Medical Specialties II | Pulmonary medicine, OB/GYN, urology & male reproductive health, pediatrics |
| Week | Topic / Module | Key Learning Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Week 13 | Patient Education & Communication | Teaching patients about diagnoses, compliance, cultural sensitivity, health literacy |
| Week 14 | Clinical Lab Procedures | Specimen collection, urinalysis, basic lab tests, phlebotomy overview, CLIA standards |
| Week 15 | Comprehensive Review I | Full program review, simulated patient scenarios, practice board exam questions |
| Week 16 | Comprehensive Review II & Exam Prep | NHA CCMA exam strategies, timed practice assessments, final knowledge evaluation |
Assessment & Grading
Grading Policy
Student progress is measured through module assessments, simulations, clinical evaluations, and a final comprehensive exam.
| Assessment Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Module Knowledge Assessments (x14) | 30% |
| Interactive Simulations & Activities | 20% |
| Midterm Exam (Week 8) | 15% |
| Clinical Scenario Evaluations | 15% |
| Board Exam Practice Assessments | 10% |
| Final Comprehensive Exam (Week 16) | 10% |
Retake Policy: Students may retake module assessments up to 2 times. The highest score will be recorded.