Clinical Medical Assistant

Make yourself marketable in the booming healthcare industry. The Clinical Medical Assistant certificate was designed to prepare students to function in multiple healthcare settings. You can start your new career in as little as 4 months!

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This Clinical Medical Assistant Program Is A Great Fit For:

  • Individuals interested in a career in healthcare
  • Recent high school graduates
  • Any student, healthcare professional, or aspiring healthcare worker who’s looking to join a booming field with opportunities for growth

About the Online Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Program

Course Length

4-6 Months

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Time Commitments

15-20 Hours Per Week

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Certifications
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How Much Does a Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Cost?

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access. Speak with an enrollment advisor to see what payment option you may qualify for.

Pay In Full

$4,000*

Lowest available price

Monthly Payment as low as

$267*

Payment begins 30 days after your course start date.

*This advertised payment is for qualified applicants who choose the 18-month financing option. Other payment options available. Minimum deposit of $200 required to enroll.

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Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications, helping with minor procedures, performing EKG electrocardiograms, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. This online program prepares learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, pharmacology, taking and documenting vital signs, technical aspects of phlebotomy, the 12-lead EKG and the cardiac life cycle.

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), which is the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam essential for entry-level employment.

Clinical Medical Assistant Fast Facts

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PROJECTED GROWTH OF CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT EMPLOYMENT

117,800

NEW CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOBS EXPECTED BY 2031

Clinical Medical Assistant Career Paths

  • Clinical Medical Assistant

  • Medical Administrative Assistant

  • Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

  • Medical Records Technician

  • Medical Receptionist

  • Healthcare Administrative Assistant

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Clinical medical assistant jobs in Iowa pay between $39,300 and $42,030 on average — on par with Illinois and higher than nearby states like Kansas, Missouri and Michigan.

- Bureau of Labor Statistics

Interested In A Healthcare Career, But Not Sure Where To Start?

Download our FREE Finding My Career Path Guide. This PDF (5-min read) is packed with all the resources you need to make an informed decision about your future: 

  • A sample profile of a healthcare job, including salary and job outlook through 2031. 
  • A “Day in the Life” job description to help you picture yourself working your new healthcare career. 
  • The 10 questions you need to ask yourself to determine if healthcare is right for you.





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Is this Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Program right for me? 

If you have some or many of the following personality traits, abilities or desires, a career as a clinical medical assistant may be a great fit!

  • Are you detail-oriented and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced healthcare environment?  
  • Are you interested in learning both clinical and administrative skills to contribute effectively to a medical team?  
  • Are you comfortable with direct patient interaction, including taking vital signs and assisting with examinations?  
  • Are you seeking a career with diverse job opportunities and the potential for growth and advancement?  
  • Are you organized, reliable and capable of maintaining accurate medical records and managing administrative tasks? 
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Why Choose St. Ambrose University?

The Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Program at St. Ambrose University offers students:

  • Flexible scheduling options, which allow you to balance your studies with personal commitments.
  • A program with an emphasis on professionalism, ethics and patient-centered care.
  • Affordable tuition fees and financing options for those who qualify.
  • Convenient and accessible learning from anywhere in the U.S. — without geographical constraints.
  • Supportive online community and resources for networking and career development.

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Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Workforce Training Specialist today!

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