Professional Development
Clinical Medical Specialist
What does a Clinical Medical Specialist do?
Through the Clinical Medical Specialist career training, you will learn the combined skills of a phlebotomist and medical assistant, preparing yourself to stand out with clinical expertise. These specialists work alongside physicians assisting with minor procedures as well as interacting with patients.
Where Can You Work?
Typically, clinical medical specialists work in inpatient or outpatient medical facilities or busy hospitals.
Length
32 Weeks
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Kinn's Medical Administrative Assistant
- eBook: Kinn's Clinical Medical Assistant Textbook
- eBook: Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedures Manual
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Cost
$6,000
Clinical Medical Specialist
Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.
Upon completion of this training, you’ll be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Grasp the importance of customer service, communication skills and professionalism
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS and other healthcare regulations and laws as they apply to patient information
- Handle laboratory specimens, assemble and maintain equipment such as needles and specimen containers
- Provide patient education
- Collect blood and non-blood specimens for testing and analyzing in a clinical laboratory
- Verify patients’ identities to ensure proper labeling of specimens and entry of information into a database
Courses - 32 Weeks
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Medical Office Procedures and Administration
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical Medical Assisting
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Clinical Medical Specialist Job Possibilities
Clinical Medical Assistant
$24,000 – $46,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Laboratory Assistant
$26,000 – $49,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Medical Technologist
$36,000 – $64,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Certification Information
Upon completing your training, you’ll be qualified to earn 3 different certifications including the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification, and the Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification by the National Healthcareer Association.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
The CPT exam ensures you are knowledgeable and fully prepared to work as a phlebotomy technician in a clinical environment.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Demonstrate your expertise in the field and become qualified for a number of administrative duties, as well as direct contact with patients in clinical settings.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification can help you stand out in the world of medical assistants and allows you to join the workforce with an advantage.
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Payment Options
Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.
Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.
Program Comparison
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Emerge Education
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Community College
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$4,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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Meet Your Training Specialist
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 32 weeks, making students job-ready in 8 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
