Medical assistants play a vital role in ambulatory care settings, performing both administrative and clinical tasks under the supervision of healthcare providers. With the healthcare industry rapidly expanding, now is the perfect time to step into this rewarding profession. This online National Healthcareer Association (NHA) course bundle combines clinical medical assistant certification (CCMA) with certified electronic health records specialist certification (CEHRS) to equip you with the essential skills and credentials needed to compete for one of the over 112,000 job openings projected each year through 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Medical Terminology course component introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. The curriculum covers topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems, along with mental health and special senses, with exams at the midterm and final stages. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out of the Medical Terminology content component by achieving a minimum score of 80%, to replace this course content if desired.
During your CCMA training, you will review how medical law, ethics, and HIPAA rules factor into a clinical medical assistant's work—preparing you for roles alongside medical providers performing clinical and administrative duties. Learn to use scheduling systems, facilitate patient check-in and check-out, assess medical records, administer injections, measure vital signs, maintain equipment and supplies, and more.
The electronic health records (EHR) training component will train you in EHR systems and prepare you for EHR certification. You will learn how staff members and patients interact with EHR systems, the benefits these systems provide, and the steps to implementing an electronic health record system.
The course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience. Upon completion, you will be prepared to sit for the CEHRS and CCMA certification exams offered by the NHA upon eligibility. This course includes vouchers which cover the fee for the exams. However, please research your state's requirements by visiting your state's Medical Board site before enrolling to ensure this medical assistant certification course is the right fit for you.
Please note: Students intending to work in Washington State may be required to provide or request an official transcript from the school they are enrolled with to qualify for employment as a Medical Assistant – Certified. This Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in South Carolina, effective July 15th, 2026. Certification exams offered by NHA are only available online to candidates located in the U.S.
Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must successfully complete the online course and ensure their account balances are current (at a minimum). It is important to note that ed2go cannot guarantee placement at any clinical site, and students must take full responsibility for fulfilling their clinical requirements. However, our affiliated partnerships can increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches students' needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.
Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.
Instructor(s):Tammy Stanson
Tammy Stanson, RMA(AMT), CMA(AAMA), is a highly experienced and dedicated medical professional possessing over two decades of strong knowledge in medical assistant education, instruction, and practice. With her vast experience in clinical, administrative, and educational settings, Tammy began in 1996 as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and has spent her career in family medicine and urgent care.
Throughout her career, Tammy has not only worked as a CMA but also as a medical assisting instructor, demonstrating her commitment to creating a supportive and team-driven environment for students while enabling them to achieve their educational goals.
Tammy is passionate about excellent patient care and is committed to ensuring the next generations of medical assistants are prepared for the ever-changing healthcare industry. With expertise in educational methodology, teaching, and student success, Tammy is well-equipped to guide students through their Medical Assisting program and prepare them for successful careers.
Nancy Smith
Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her 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 he
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
- Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
The following digital textbooks for the course are accessed via links in the lessons:
- Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)
- You will receive an access code from your instructor to access MOSS 4.0. MOSS 4.0 is the simulated EHR you will use during the course for your assignments.
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
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Lesson 1
- Medical Terminology
- Getting Started
- How to Take This Course
- Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
- Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
- The Musculoskeletal System
- The Cardiovascular System
- The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- The Respiratory System
- The Digestive System
- The Urinary System
- Midterm
- Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
- The Nervous System
- Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
- The Integumentary System
- The Endocrine System
- Mental Health
- Male and Female Reproductive Systems
- Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
- Final Exam
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Medical Assisting Foundations
- Professional Behavior
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- The Art of Communicating
- Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism, and Telephone Techniques
- Written Communications
- Medical Office Environment
- Patient Scheduling
- Managing Medical Records
- Introduction to Health Insurance
- Medical Coding: An Overview
- Patient Accounts
- Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
- Daily Financial Practices
- Managing the Office
- Pharmacology
- Pathophysiology
- Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
- The Chief Complaint and Patient History
- Body Measurements and Vital Signs
- Preparing for Examinations
- The Complete Physical Examination (CPE)
- Specialty Examinations and Procedures
- The Physician's Office Laboratory (POL)
- Specimen Collection and Processing
- Introduction to Phlebotomy
- Diagnostic Testing
- Minor Office Surgeries
- Medication Dosage Calculations
- Administering Medications
- Emergencies in the Medical Office
- First Aid Procedures and Mental Health Issues
- Rehabilitation
- Nutrition and Special Diets
- Certification
- Preparing for Your Career
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
- An Overview of EHR and CEHRS
- What is an EHR
- The Importance of EHRs
- Efforts to Encourage EHR Adoption
- EHRs in the Future
- The Role of a CEHRS in a Medical Practice
- An Introduction to MOSS 4.0
- MOSS 4.0 Components
- Administrative
- Clinical
- Billing
- History of EHRs
- EHR Origins in Practice Management Systems
- Major Federal Initiatives to Promote EHR Adoption
- MIPS
- Steps to EHR Implementation
- Step 1: Assess
- Step 2: Plan
- Step 3: Select
- Step 4: Implement
- The EHR Framework
- EHR Architecture, Hardware, Software, Networks and Interfaces
- Human-Computer Interface (User) Devices
- Functional, Data Content, and Vocabulary Standards
- Feature and Data Formats
- Security Controls
- Hybrid Health Records
- Disaster Recovery
- HIPAA Requirements and EHR Systems
- What is HIPAA?
- HIPAA and CEHRS
- HIPAA Privacy Rule
- HIPAA Security Rule
- The EHR and Record Content
- Record Purposes
- Record Formats and Types of Data
- Record Standards
- Medical Record Content
- Documentation Practices
- Lists, Treatment Plans, Orders, and Results
- The Lists
- Summary Lists in the Office Workflow
- Standards – Functional, Content, and Vocabulary
- Patient Visit Management
- The EHR in an Office Workflow
- Master Patient Index
- Service Payment Information
- Scheduling
- Consents, Acknowledgements, Advance Directives, and Authorizations
- Coding, Billing, and Practice Reports
- Coding and Billing Workflow
- Code Sets and Clinical Vocabularies
- Coding, Billing, and the EHR
- Encoders and Computer-Assisted Coding
- Electronic Bill Submission
- Patient Communications
- Patient-Focused Communication
- Patient Portals
- Personal Health Records
- Practice Reports, Research, Registries, and Reportable Events
- Medical Product Development
- Practice Requirements
- Standards that Support Research
- Registries and Reportable Events
- Personal Health Records and Continuing Care Records
- Personal Health Record
- Communication Among Providers for Continuing Care
- Continuity of Care Record
- Ongoing Training and Technical Support of EHR Software
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