About
A Career That Matters
You may have thought that having a medical career meant years of education and training. But you may only be a few months away from a rewarding job as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
As a medical assistant you will help patients have a more comfortable and enjoyable visit as you perform basic administrative and clinical tasks in a healthcare facility like a physician's office, hospital, or lab.
The CCMA job description depends on individual facility requirements, but in general your role will be more medical than the role of clerical and administrative assistants.
The clinical tasks of a medical assistant may include:
- Preparing Patients for Examinations
- Taking Patient Histories and Vital Signs
- Assisting the Physician During Examinations
- Explaining Procedures to Patients
- Calling in Prescriptions to Pharmacies
- Collect Laboratory Specimens
- Sterilize Medical Instruments
This course is a medical assisting program designed to prepare students in patient healthcare including phlebotomy, EKG, patient care, and medical assisting. It will provide students with training in classroom, lab, and clinical atmospheres.
After completing this course students will be prepared and eligible for the National Exams including: Phlebotomy, EKG, Patient Care Technician, and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Progressive Medical Institute
Progressive Medical Institute
Progressive Medical Institute is a higher education institution focused on medical technician training, offering specialized programs like Phlebotomy Technician and Electrocardiogram Technician courses. The school emphasizes practical skills for medical technical careers, community empowerment through accessible, quality education, and a patient-centered learning approach. They aim to produce qualified medical extenders and professionals to support local healthcare systems, providing an alternative pathway to a medical career without a doctoral degree.
Highlights:
- 100% passing rate on the national examination
- Dedicated to empowering students with high quality, affordable medical technical education
- Hybrid phlebotomy program combining online and in-person training
- Focuses on comprehensive hands-on skill development in blood collection methods