Language: English
Short Description: The Clinical Medical Assistant program prepares learners to work as vital members of the healthcare team, supporting physicians and patients in fast?paced clinical settings. Learners gain hands?on knowledge in patient care, clinical procedures, medical administration, electronic health records, and regulatory compliance, while choosing an elective specialization to deepen skills in a targeted area of healthcare practice.
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be eligible to sit for the NHA national certification exam to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
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Lesson 1
Healthcare Fundamentals
Communication in Healthcare
Medical Documentation and Recordkeeping in Healthcare
Medical Terminology
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Administrative Responsibilities
Basic Clinical Procedures
Advanced Clinical Procedures
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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