EMTP is proud to announce the inception of a new program, the
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or CCMA. This program consists of 3
separate classes/tracks:
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Phlebotomy
- EKG Technician
If you choose to become certified as a CCMAÂ by the National Healthcareer
Association, you will need to take all three courses. At EMTP we are
structuring our courses so that you can complete the entire program in as
little as thirteen weeks. Phlebotomy and EKG Technician classes each run 2
weeks and the Clinical Medical Assistant course runs an additional 9 weeks. Each
of these classes prepares you to be a functional, multi-skilled medical
professional who is valued member of a health care team.
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is competent in the
medical office environment and excels at general office duties, including
accounts payable and receivable and patient billing. He or she is also highly
trained to assist the physician with aspects of patient care such as vital
signs, patient education, electrocardiograms and lab work.
Employment opportunities for the Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant are found in physician offices, clinics and hospitals, in both urban,
suburban and rural areas. The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts a
growth of 34% from 2008 to 2018 for the CCMA profession, which makes it one of
the fastest growing occupations in the US.
EMTP offers high quality training to get you started in your new
career. Our strong emphasis on excellent quality education will prepare you to
enter this growing and exciting field.
At EMTP our instructors will help you realize the highest level
of proficiency in your new career by teaching you everything you need to know
to become a Clinical Medical Assistant. The course includes basic office
procedures, computer skills and patient billing. It focuses on patient
communication and education. There is a section on foundation work in anatomy
and physiology and detailed study of the heart. The CMA course also includes
medical terminology, care and use of diagnostic equipment and assisting with
medical exams and minor surgery. At EMTP we take a hands-on approach to
learning. During this course you will move from working on manikins to
practicing on real people. CPR certification is also included in this class.
The CMA course also includes a 48 hour Clinical Externship where
you will begin to put the skills you are learning into practice in real
healthcare settings with real patients. Our dedicated and highly skilled
instructors will guide you all the way so that you can optimize your externship
experience.
Upon successful completion of the program (3 courses) you will
be prepared to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified
Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam on site. Once you have successfully
completed the exam you will be a Nationally Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant ready to begin your rewarding and exciting new career.
