Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Training

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• 12 Months
• 540 Course Hours
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Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

In this online medical assistant certification course, you will learn a broad range of skills that make medical assistants versatile and valuable, including medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, and the importance of certified clinical medical assistants as healthcare team members. You will also be prepared to perform duties from the front office to the back office. These duties include measuring vital signs, assisting with exams, performing laboratory testing, maintaining equipment and supplies, administering injections, obtaining blood specimens, scheduling appointments, registering patients, and answering and returning phone calls.

This course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience. You will also be able to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This CCMA course includes a voucher covering the certification exam fee. 

Job Outlook for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in the San Diego Metro Area

Clinical medical assistants are skilled multitaskers who help maximize the productivity of healthcare teams. Medical assistants enable healthcare facilities to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive patient experience. For physicians, clinical medical assistants help manage the increasing complexities of practice management and patient care. 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates 15% growth, and 119,800 new job opportunities annually by 2033. According to Lightcast, the average salary of a medical assistant in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $47,778. Indeed.com reports that the average salary for a certified medical assistant is $53,480 per year in San Diego, 10% above the national average as of May 2025.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant FAQs

What is a medical assistant? What do medical assistants do?

According to the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), medical assistants are critical members of the healthcare team and can be found in a variety of medical settings. As a medical assistant, you are often the first and last person a patient interacts with, making a lasting impact on the patient’s experience. These professionals are flexible, performing a variety of both clinical and administrative tasks. 

You will be responsible for taking the medical histories and recording patients’ vital signs. Exact duties will vary by location, healthcare specialty, and practice size, but you will also likely complete clerical and administrative tasks within physician’s offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. You will also need to understand how and what information can be shared and adhere to confidentiality laws, like HIPAA, in patient treatment. 

Do clinical medical assistants need certification?

The healthcare environment operates based on professionalism, precision, and dedication to patient welfare. Medical assistant certification may be required for many jobs. The NHA estimates 89% of employers require or encourage certification. Earning a CCMA certification establishes a medical assistant as a caring, responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials.

Course Objectives

• Learn the necessary skills to function as a vital member of the healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
• Understand ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, protecting the privacy of patient information 
• Demonstrate the importance of a first impression, maintaining a safe office environment
• Identify medical terminology, and clinical procedures
• Summarize the importance of the revenue cycle, the role of a practice manager, and the undertaking of risk management strategies to achieve medical practice efficiency
• Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
• Learn the various administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant
• Summarize the techniques and best practices for obtaining a medical assisting position
• Prepare to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the NHA

Prerequisites and Certification Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take the course. To sit for the national certification exam, you must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. While you will learn everything you need to know to pass the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), you will still need to ensure that the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course will meet your state’s requirements. Please visit your state’s Medical Board site for more information. 

Note: Students intending to work in Washington State may be required to provide or request an official transcript from the school they are enrolled with to qualify for employment as a Medical Assistant – Certified. Certification exams offered by NHA are only available online to candidates located in the U.S.

Instructors

Tammy Stanson
Tammy Stanson, RMA(AMT), CMA(AAMA), is a highly experienced and dedicated medical professional possessing over two decades of strong knowledge in medical assistant education, instruction, and practice. With her vast experience in clinical, administrative, and educational settings, Tammy began in 1996 as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and has spent her career in family medicine and urgent care.

Throughout her career, Tammy has not only worked as a CMA but also as a medical assisting instructor, demonstrating her commitment to creating a supportive and team-driven environment for students while enabling them to achieve their educational goals.

Tammy is passionate about excellent patient care and is committed to ensuring the next generations of medical assistants are prepared for the ever-changing healthcare industry. With expertise in educational methodology, teaching, and student success, Tammy is well-equipped to guide students through their Medical Assisting program and prepare them for successful careers.

Nancy Smith
Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor’s degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

Hilary Khouri
Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor’s in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

Medical Terminology Instructors

Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime.