Clinical medical assistants are skilled multitaskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. To stand out in this high-demand field, you need a specialized skill set and certification. This National Healthcareer Association-certified course will train you for an entry-level position as a clinical medical assistant and prepare you for the certification exam. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow 16% through 2031, with 123,000 job openings projected each year. This online medical assistant certificate course will prepare you for positions working alongside medical providers performing clinical duties. These can include documenting medical history, measuring vital signs, assisting with exams and minor surgeries, performing laboratory testing, maintaining equipment and supplies, administering injections, obtaining blood specimens, and more.
This online medical assistant course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience. Because employers recognize that certified medical assistants deliver greater value, successful completion of this medical assistant training program will prepare you to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). However, please research your state's requirements by visiting your state's Medical Board site prior to enrolling to ensure this course is the right fit for you. Please note this course does not qualify students to work as medical assistants in Washington state.