WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 🩺

Program Includes

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program at Rooted Health Institute provides a comprehensive blend of clinical training, administrative education, and real-world application to prepare students for success in modern healthcare environments.

What You’ll learn

Our comprehensive 18 or 20 module curriculum covers everything needed for entry into the medical assisting field, including:

🧠 Foundational Medical Knowledge

• Medical terminology (prefixes, suffixes, clinical language)

• Anatomy & Physiology (all body systems)

• Disease processes and treatment fundamentals

• Human body organization, cells, and systems

🏥 Specialty Clinical Procedures

• Pediatric procedures (growth measurements, immunizations)

• OB/GYN procedures (pap smears, pelvic exam support)

• Eye and ear procedures (visual acuity, irrigation)

• Minor surgical assisting:

  • Sterile technique

  • Suture/staple removal

  • Dressing changes

🧬 Laboratory & Diagnostic Skills

• Specimen collection (blood, urine, throat, nasal)Rapid diagnostic testing

• Point-of-care testing

• Understanding lab regulations and safety

🧾 Administrative Medical Assisting

• Patient registration and scheduling

• Medical billing and coding (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS)

• Insurance verification and claims processing

• Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation

• Office workflow and patient communication

💊 Pharmacology & Medication Administration

• Basic pharmacology principles

• Safe medication handling and administration

• Understanding drug classifications and uses

🚨 Medical Emergencies & Patient Care

• Recognizing and responding to medical emergencies

• Patient education and support

• Clinical decision-making basics

Program Highlights

✔️ Hybrid learning format designed for flexibility and hands-on clinical training

✔️ Preparation for the CCMA National Certification Examination

✔️ Training in clinical, administrative, and patient care responsibilities within healthcare settings

✔️ Instruction in vital signs, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, patient intake, medical terminology, and electronic health records

✔️ Hands-on skills development designed to support workforce readiness in outpatient and clinical environments

✔️ Professionalism, communication, and patient-centered care preparation

✔️ Small cohort learning environment focused on student success and individualized support

✔️ Career-focused training designed to prepare students for entry-level healthcare opportunities and future educational advancement

✔️ The CCMA certification has received an ACE (American Council on Education) college credit recommendation, which may support future educational pathways at participating colleges and universities*

⚠️ Transferability of ACE-recommended credits is determined by the receiving institution.

Experiential Training and Externship Opportunities

Eligible students may have the opportunity to participate in supervised experiential training or an externship at an approved healthcare site.

Experiential training allows students to apply classroom knowledge and clinical skills in a professional healthcare environment. Students may gain exposure to patient intake, vital signs, clinical documentation, infection control, office workflow, patient communication, and other responsibilities appropriate to the medical assistant role.

Placement at a specific healthcare organization or location is not guaranteed. Experiential opportunities are subject to:

• Site availability

• Student eligibility and academic standing

• Successful completion of required coursework and competencies

• Background-check and drug-screening requirements

• Immunization, health, CPR, or safety requirements

• Completion of all onboarding requirements

• Approval by Rooted Health Institute and the participating training site

Specific requirements may vary by site and training partner.

Potential College Credit Opportunity

Students who successfully pass the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification examination may be eligible for an American Council on Education college credit recommendation.

The NHA CCMA certification examination has received an ACE recommendation of five semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate-degree category.

Eligible students may receive an ACE transcript that can be submitted to a participating college or university for evaluation. ACE-recommended credit may potentially support continuing education, career development, or completion of a related academic program.

Students should contact the college or university they are considering to learn about its prior-learning and transfer-credit policies.

The evaluation, acceptance, application, and transferability of ACE-recommended credit are determined by the receiving college or university. College credit is not guaranteed, and Rooted Health Institute does not directly award college credit.

why choose rooted Health institute

At Rooted Health Institute, we believe healthcare education should be accessible, supportive, career-focused, and rooted in purpose. Our programs are designed to help students gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to pursue opportunities in today’s growing healthcare industry.

what sets us apart

✔️ Career-focused healthcare training designed for real-world workforce readiness

✔️ Hybrid learning model that combines flexibility with hands-on instruction

✔️ National certification preparation through industry-recognized credentialing pathways

✔️ Supportive learning environment with small cohort engagement and individualized attention

✔️ Instruction designed to prepare students for healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and outpatient environments

✔️ Professional development support including interview preparation, communication skills, and career readiness guidance

✔️ National externship partnership opportunities with organizations designed to support hands-on workforce experience for eligible students

✔️ Commitment to serving diverse communities and expanding healthcare workforce opportunities

✔️ Future-focused educational pathways designed to support long-term career growth in allied health professions

✔️ Programs developed with a vision of strengthening communities through healthcare education and workforce development

At Rooted Health Institute, we are committed to helping students not only prepare for certification — but prepare for purpose, opportunity, and growth within the healthcare field.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue entry-level medical assisting opportunities in settings such as:

• Physician offices

• Primary care practices

• Outpatient clinics

• Urgent care centers

• Specialty medical practices

• Hospitals and health systems

• Occupational health facilities

• Community health centers

• Other healthcare environments that employ medical assistants

Employment is not guaranteed and may depend on certification, employer requirements, background screening, experience, geographic location, and applicable laws or regulations.

Start your journey

If you have been waiting for the right time to step into healthcare, this is your opportunity to take the next step.

Begin your journey toward becoming a knowledgeable, confident, compassionate, and workforce-ready clinical medical assistant with Rooted Health Institute.