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What does a Clinical Medical Professional do?
Clinical medical professionals provide essential services to the day-to-day functions of medical practices while ensuring that offices and clinics run smoothly. As a clinical medical professional, duties you may be responsible for include: updating patient records, handling laboratory specimens, taking and recording patient vitals and stocking exam rooms with supplies.
Where Can You Work?
Clinical medical professionals work in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, and other healthcare facilities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Kinn's Medical Administrative Assistant
- eBook: Kinn's Clinical Medical Assistant Textbook
- eBook: Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedures Manual
- eBook: Electrocardiography for the Healthcare Professional
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Clinical Medical Professional
Outcomes
Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.
Skills Learned
Upon completion of this certified medical assistant program, you’ll learn a number of skills, including:
- Administer medications and assist with minor procedures
- Collect blood and non-blood specimens for testing and analyzing in a clinical laboratory
- Use diagnostic cardiac testing to include electrocardiograms, Holter monitors, and assist cardiologists with stress testing
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS, and other healthcare regulations and laws as they apply to patient information
Courses - 36 Weeks
Professionalism in Allied Health |
Medical Office Procedures and Administration |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology |
Clinical Medical Assisting |
Phlebotomy |
Electrocardiography |
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Certification Information
Upon completing your training, you’ll be qualified to earn the following credentials through the National Healthcareer Association:
CCMA
Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification can help you stand out in the world of medical assistants and allows you to join the workforce with an advantage.
CMAA
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Demonstrate your expertise in the field and become qualified for a number of administrative duties, as well as direct contact with patients in clinical settings.
CET
Certified EKG Technician
The Certified EKG Technician certification prepares you to complete EKGs on patients, an in-demand skill in the field of electrocardiography. Students wishing to sit for the Certified EKG Technician exam will be required to complete a minimum of 10 EKGs on a live person.
CPT
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
The Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification helps you gain the skills to collect blood and non-blood specimens for testing. This program has a clinical requirement of 30 venipuncture and 10 capillary sticks on live individuals to sit for their certification exam.
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Payment Options
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Program Comparison
Emerge Education | Community College | |
|---|---|---|
Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 |
Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 |
Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months |
Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule |
Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms |
Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours |
Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit |
Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures |
Meet Your Training Specialist
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 36 weeks, making students job-ready in 8.5 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit.
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
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