Course Objectives* Learn the specialized skills needed to contribute to a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting* Practice ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, patient privacy laws, medical terminology, and clinical procedures* Identify the functions of the major body systems* Describe how to measure vital signs* Discuss the importance of medical and surgical asepsis* Summarize the basic guidelines for the administration of injections* Explain the three methods used to perform venipuncture* Identify the placement of electrodes for an ECG* List the steps for obtaining a throat culture* State how to conduct physical and chemical examinations of urine* Recognize what constitutes a medical emergency* Prepare to take and pass the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). (Course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam.)CurriculumMedical TerminologyCertified Clinical Medical AssistantMajor Body SystemsPathophysiologyPharmacologyNutrition and Special DietsThe Chief Complaint and Patient HistoryRecording Vital SignsThe Physical ExaminationSpecialty Exams and ProceduresMedical Asepsis and Infection ControlSurgical Asepsis and Sterilization TechniquesSurgical InstrumentsAssisting with Minor Office SurgeriesIntroduction to the Medical LaboratoryBasic MicrobiologyIntroduction to PhlebotomyBasic HematologyElectrocardiogramAdministering Noninjectable MedicationsBasic Guidelines for Administration of InjectionsDiagnostic ImagingRehabilitation and Treatment ModalitiesFirst Aid TechniquesEmergencies in the Medical OfficePrerequisites and RequirementsThis course is intended for experienced clinical medical assistants. If you do not have previous experience, consider completing our Certified Medical Administrative Assistant course prior to enrolling.To be eligible to sit for the CCMA exam, you must hold a high school diploma or GED.

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