What does it mean to earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification?
Earning your CCMA certification proves to employers that you understand the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as a Medical Assistant. As a Medical Assistant, you will become a valuable part of a healthcare team and make a daily positive impact on patients’ lives.
Why Earn Your Certification?
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Employers prefer certification – show employers that your education is up to industry standards
- Potential for promotion – demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
- Skills confidence – be day-one ready with industry-preferred skills
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Outcomes
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Understand basic human anatomy and medical terminology
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS and other healthcare regulations, laws and ethics
- Understand specimen collection techniques, cardiopulmonary testing, pharmacology, medication administration, and how the laboratory works
- Administer medications and assist with minor procedures
- Prepare patient rooms and patients for examinations
- Record vital signs and take medical histories
- Understand the use of Diagnosis and Procedure codes
- Utilize Electronic Health Records and related Practice Management
- Understand the importance of infection control and environmental safety
- Handle laboratory specimen
- Accurately provide patient education
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the largest allied health certification providers in the nation. Since 1989, it has awarded over one million certifications and is validated and nationally recognized as providing students with the required level of knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.
Certification requirements
To be eligible to test for their CCMA exam, candidates must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed a medical assistant training or education program within the last five years or have at least 1 year of supervised work experience in the medical assistant field within the last 3 years.
Select the right training program for your goals
Medical Assistant
Our online Medical Assistant program prepares you to perform both the clinical and administrative duties required in a medical facility.
Meet Your Training Specialist!
Your Workforce Training Specialist will help you understand your program, help with clinical placement, and answer any questions you have! Get in touch with your Workforce Training Specialist to learn more about your program, Harrisburg University, and how to start achieving your career goals.
To begin the enrollment process, please contact Mrs. Miller at 717.506.3401 or admiller@cvschools.org to get started.