Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)(v.2)
Issued by
National Healthcareer Association
NHA’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification may be earned by eligible candidates who pass the CCMA exam, which is designed to assess knowledge associated with critical competencies of entry-level medical assistants. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must either complete a training program or have relevant work experience. For more information about the exam, please visit www.nhanow.com.
Additional DetailsSkills
- Administering injections
- Administering Medications
- Administrative Medical Assisting
- Answering Phone Calls
- assisting physician with exams and procedures
- Checking Patients In/Out
- Clinical Medical Assisting I
- Documentation
- History Taking
- Performing EKG
- Performing Lab Procedures
- Performing Phlebotomy
- Scheduling Patient Visits/Exams
- Updating and Maintaining Electronic Health Records
- Vital Signs
Earning Criteria
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The skills measured in this exam include foundational knowledge and basic science; anatomy and physiology; clinical patient care; patient care coordination and education; administrative assisting; communication and customer service; and medical law and ethics.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 5 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Clinical Medical Assisting I in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
2 semester hours in Administrative Medical Assisting in the lower-division undergraduate category
