Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Vouchers Included)

Become a Certified Medical Assistant and Electronic Health Records Specialist

Clinical medical assistants are among the most valued professionals in the healthcare environment, helping facilitate patient care and managing logistical and documentation. In today’s technology-centered healthcare system, clinical medical assistants need to use Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems as the central information repositories for patient care. This 100% online course will prepare you to sit for the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) and CEHR (Certified Electronic Health Records) certification exams.

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Job Outlook for Clinical Medical Assistant and Electronic Health Records Specialists

Certified Clinical Medical Assistants are among the most in-demand medical professionals. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates the need for 154,900 new medical assistants in the American health care system between now and 2028. This represents job growth over five times the rate expected for all jobs.

Medical Records Technicians are expected to encounter similarly bright employment prospects. According to CareerExplorer.com, job opportunities for medical records technicians are expected to grow by 13.5% between now and 2026.

The NHA envisions a new career dynamic in which medical assistants will need to work increasingly closely with Electronic Health Records due to changes in US government regulations. According to PayScale.com, such highly qualified specialists can expect to earn $49,000 per year on average.

Instructors

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. EHR clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

Jennifer Della'Zanna

Jennifer Della'Zanna has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as a medical transcriptionist, practice administrator, biller, and coding specialist. She writes courses and study guides on the use of technology in health care and regularly contributes to publications about health issues. Della'Zanna is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Albright College.

Carline Dalgleish

Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns EHR own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.

Sharon L. Blackford

Sharon L. Blackford, MA, BA, RMA, has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She has a master’s degree in Organizational Management, a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and has served as a Registered Medical Assistant since 1994. Sharon was an active duty Clinical Specialist in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Sharon later moved to the Gulf Coast to accept a position as the Director of Education of Blue Cliff College and was promoted to Campus Director.

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you will need a high school diploma or GED in order to take the CCMA and CEHRS exams.

Registration and Enrollment

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.

Clinical Medical Assistant and EHR Specialist FAQs

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  • After you complete our bootcamp, you will be able to apply various AI and ML concepts in real-life projects in a variety of roles such as:

    • Machine Learning Researcher
    • Data Scientist - Entry level
    • Research Analyst
    • Quantitative Researcher
    • AI Developer
    • ML Developer
    • Data Science Engineer - Machine Learning
    • AI Engineer

  • Given the technical nature of our AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp, it is ideal if you are an existing data professional with experience in data analysis or data science. Otherwise, you must have experience with algebra, mathematics, and calculus and have some basic programming knowledge.

  • This course will prepare you to pass the Microsoft Azure AI certification (MS AI-102), which allows you to work as an AI Engineer. In this role, you will build, manage, and deploy AI applications leveraging Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cognitive Search, and Microsoft Bot Framework. The course will use C# or Python as the programming language.

  • This is an online course that combines live sessions and self-paced materials. An instructor will go over the topic in the scheduled session, and then you will be required to go over the material on your own time.

  • Yes, you will go through exercises based on real-life use cases. The results are discussed during the mentoring sessions. You are also required to work on and submit a capstone project related to autonomous cars. You need to pass this to graduate.

  • You have coaching sessions where you get advice from the instructor. You have access to five coaching sessions that they can schedule.

Course Objectives

Gain specialized skills needed to contribute to a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
Learn the principles and practices of ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, patient privacy laws, medical terminology, and clinical procedures
Receive a broad overview of the electronic health records (HER) systems
Gain hands-on experience using real EHR software
Summarize the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule
Explain the information contained in various medical records
Discuss government and private insurances
Identify the functions of the major body systems
Demonstrate how to write a chief complaint and obtain a patient history
Describe how to measure vital signs
Discuss the importance of medical and surgical asepsis
Summarize the basic guidelines for the administration of injections
Identify the three methods used to perform venipuncture
Managing patient visits, arranging follow-up care, and issuing prescriptions
Establish the appropriate EHR for a healthcare practice
Track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
Communicate with patients and report public health information
Prepare to take and pass the NHA’s CCMA and CEHR exams

Ready To Start?

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.