NHA Certification Program
Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Train to work directly with patients in clinical settings. Earn your NHA CCMA credential with hands-on clinical experience, full exam prep, and career placement support.
Duration
10 Weeks
Certification
NHA CCMA
Format
In-Person / Hybrid
Clinical
Hands-On Required
Program Overview
What Is the CCMA Program?
Working in the clinical area of the medical field and closely assisting providers in numerous exams and procedures, clinical medical assistants are a crucial part of the healthcare industry. From taking vital signs, to administering injections and medications, and even performing EKG or other essential laboratory procedures, the medical assistant is often the first and last person a patient interacts with — making a lasting impact on the patient experience.
In our training program, participants learn about core elements of medical assisting, including Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Patient Care (taking vital signs, performing EKG/phlebotomy), Patient Care Coordination and Education, and Administrative Assisting.
Upon completion, you'll be fully prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA national certification exam. Exam prep book is included in the program, and a required hands-on clinical component ensures you're ready for the real world.
Program Details
Week-by-Week
Program Curriculum
Basic Science & Medical Terminology
- Medical terminology & anatomy basics
- Healthcare system overview
- HIPAA & patient privacy compliance
- Professional ethics & infection control
Body Systems & Clinical Foundations
- Human body systems overview
- Medical asepsis & sterile technique
- Patient communication & professionalism
- Emergency preparedness & first aid
Vital Signs, EKG & Phlebotomy
- Measuring vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
- Venipuncture & capillary puncture
- EKG/ECG procedures
- Injections, medications & specimen collection
Education & Care Planning
- Patient intake & assessment
- Assisting with physical examinations
- Pediatric & geriatric care considerations
- Pharmacology fundamentals
Office Operations & EHR
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Scheduling & patient registration
- Medical billing & coding basics
- Insurance verification & referrals
Final Assessment & Hands-On Clinical
- NHA CCMA exam review & practice tests (book included)
- Required hands-on clinical component
- Resume reconstruction & mock interview training
- Final exam
Where You Can Work
Career Opportunities
CCMA-certified graduates are in demand across hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and specialty practices.
Ready to Launch Your Clinical Career?
Enroll in our CCMA program and earn your NHA credential. Call us or fill out our contact form to get started today.