Clinical & Administrative Medical Assistant
A Medical Assistant is a person who, under the direction of a physician, performs clinical and administrative duties.
Why Choose New York Academy
Graduates pursue roles as a Clinical & Administrative Medical Assistant in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.
What You’ll Learn
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Hands-on clinical training with real equipment
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Small class sizes with individualized instruction
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Taught by working healthcare professionals
The Clinical & Administrative Medical Assistant program prepares you for one of the most versatile roles in outpatient healthcare, combining hands-on clinical duties with front- and back-office administration. In twenty-four weeks, you will be ready to support physicians in exam rooms and run the daily operations of a medical office.
A Career With Two Skill Sets
Medical Assistants are in demand precisely because they bridge clinical and administrative work. Graduates find opportunities in:
Physician offices and outpatient clinics
Urgent care centers
Specialty practices
Community health centers
Hands-On From Day One
You will practice vital signs, injections, EKGs, and specimen collection in lab, alongside scheduling, insurance, and records management, before a supervised clinical externship.
Built Around the Certification Exam
Curriculum is mapped to the national Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam content outline.
Train medical assistants who can competently perform clinical support duties and manage front-office operations, serving as a dependable link between patients, providers, and administrative staff.
Clinical Foundations
Build the medical knowledge every medical assistant needs:
Anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
Pharmacology basics and medication administration
Infection control and standard precautions
Clinical and Administrative Skills
Develop dual competency through supervised practice:
Vital signs, injections, and EKG technique
Specimen collection and lab processing basics
Scheduling, insurance verification, and billing basics
Electronic health records documentation
Professional Practice
Prepare for the clinical workplace and certification exam:
Patient communication and office etiquette
HIPAA and records confidentiality
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam review
A 24-week program totaling 480 academic hours, combining classroom instruction, skills lab, office-systems training, and a supervised clinical externship.
Module 1 — Foundations (Weeks 1–6)
Body systems and medical terminology for clinical practice
Common medications, dosage calculation, and administration routes
Module 2 — Clinical & Office Skills (Weeks 7–16)
Vital signs, injections, EKG, and specimen collection
Scheduling, insurance, billing basics, and electronic health records
Module 3 — Externship & Exam Prep (Weeks 17–24)
Supervised clinical and administrative practice at an affiliated site
Practice testing mapped to the national CCMA exam
Graduates are prepared to sit for the national Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
Applicant Profile
We look for candidates who are organized, comfortable multitasking, and ready to work directly with patients and paperwork alike.
Academic Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Basic reading, writing, and math proficiency
Required Documentation
Completed admission application
Government-issued photo ID
Proof of immunizations for clinical externship
Background check and drug screening prior to externship
Clinical Externship Requirements
Scrubs or approved clinical attire
Closed-toe, non-slip footwear
Reliable transportation to the externship site
CPR/BLS certification (can be completed during the program)
Career Outlook
Graduates pursue roles as a Clinical & Administrative Medical Assistant in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.
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