Our online CMA training course, offered by our accredited school partners, prepares students to sit for the NHA and CBCS, CMAA, and CEHRS national certification examinations. Students are given 12 months to complete the CMA training program, and additional time is available if needed. The Clinical Medical Administrator program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical administrators with a non-clinical background perform various administrative tasks including assisting with the administration of and preparation of patient records for billing and recording purposes. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities. This CMA training program also includes the online study guide, for the CBCS, CMAA, and the CEHRS practice exams, and a voucher to pursue the National Health Career Associations (NHA) Billing and Coding Specialists, Medical Administrative Assistant Exam, and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialists Exam.
The purpose of the Clinical Medical Administrator program is to prepare students to become health professionals capable of performing all the functions related to the administrative aspects of a medical office, including billing, coding, and electronic health records duties. This program covers the following key areas and topics:
Gather/review essential patient information
Verify required documentation before patient information is released
Prevent fraud/abuse by auditing billing
Assign codes for diagnoses and procedures
Submit claims for reimbursement
Coach healthcare providers to achieve optimal reimbursement
Review and answer practice correspondence
Operate computer systems to accomplish office tasks
Answer calls, schedule appointments, greet patients and maintain files
Update and maintain patient and other practice-specific information
Coordinate operation reports such as time and attendance
Audit patient records for compliance
Abstract clinical information for reports
Perform basic coding to submit reimbursement claims
Process Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical records
Review patient records to ensure completion and accuracy
Collect patient demographic and insurance information
Course Outline:
Anatomy & Physiology:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Body Structure and Organization
Lesson 2: The Integumentary System
Lesson 3: The Skeletal System
Lesson 4: The Muscular System
Lesson 5: The Nervous System and Special Senses
Lesson 6: The Cardiovascular System
Lesson 7: The Immune System
Lesson 8: The Respiratory System
Lesson 9: The Digestive System
Lesson 10: The Urinary System
Lesson 11: The Endocrine System
Lesson 12: The Reproductive Systems
Medical Terminology:
The structure of medical terms
The differences between prefix and suffix
Testing and radiology using medical terminology
The different body systems in relation to medical terminology
Medical Billing and Coding (with ICD-10):
Lesson 1: Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance
Lesson 2: ICD-10-CM Guidelines: An Overview
Lesson 3: ICD-10-CM: Organization and Rules
Lesson 4: ICD-10-CM: Coding Guidelines Part 1
Lesson 5: ICD-10-CM: Coding Guidelines Part 2
Lesson 6: ICD-10-CM: Coding Guidelines Part 3
Lesson 7: Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Code (HCPCS)
Lesson 8: CPT Modifiers
Lesson 9: CPT Coding: Evaluation and Management Services
Lesson 10: CPT Coding: Anesthesia Services
Lesson 11: CPT Coding: Surgery
Lesson 12: CPT Coding: Integumentary and Musculoskeletal System Procedures
Lesson 13: CPT Coding: Respiratory System Procedures
Lesson 14: CPT Coding: Cardiovascular System Procedures
Lesson 15: CPT Coding: Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm Procedures
Lesson 16: CPT Coding: Digestive System Procedures
Lesson 17: CPT Coding: Urinary and Male Reproductive Systems Procedures
Lesson 18: CPT Coding: Female Reproductive System, Maternity Care, and Delivery Procedures
Lesson 19: CPT Coding: Endocrine and Nervous System Procedures
Lesson 20: CPT Coding: Eye and Ocular Adnexa, Auditory System, and Microscope Procedures
Lesson 21: CPT Coding: Radiology Procedures
Lesson 22: CPT Coding: Pathology and Laboratory Procedures
Lesson 23: CPT Coding: Medicine Procedures
Lesson 24: Inpatient Coding
Administrative Medical Assistant:
Lesson 1: Becoming a Successful Student
Lesson 2: The History of Medicine and Healthcare
Lesson 3: Medical Assisting Today
Lesson 4: The Medical Assisting Career: Roles and Responsibilities
Lesson 5: Medical Law and Ethics
Lesson 6: Interpersonal Communication
Lesson 7: Written Communication
Lesson 8: Telephone Procedures
Lesson 9: Front Desk Reception
Lesson 10: Patient Scheduling
Lesson 11: Medical Records Management
Lesson 12: Electronic Medical Records
Lesson 13: Computers in the Medical Office
Lesson 14: Equipment, Maintenance, and Supply Inventory
Lesson 15: Office Policies and Procedures
Lesson 16: Handling Emergencies in the Medical Office
Lesson 17: Insurance Billing and Authorizations
Lesson 18: Basics of Diagnostic Coding
Lesson 19: Basics of Procedural Coding
Lesson 20: Billing, Collections, and Credit
Lesson 21: Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Banking Procedures
Lesson 22: Managing the Medical Office
Lesson 23: Competing in the Job Market
Electronic Health Records Management:
Lesson 1: Healthcare Facilities and Professionals
Lesson 2: Accreditation, Regulation, and HIPAA
Lesson 3: Fundamentals of Information Systems and Healthcare Records
Lesson 4: Comparison of Paper and Electronic Records
Lesson 5: Additional Health Information System
Lesson 6: Healthcare Coding and Reimbursement
Lesson 7: Healthcare Transactions and Billing
Lesson 8: Statistics, Research, and Quality Management
Lesson 9: Electronic Health Records: An Overview
Lesson 10: Functional EHR Systems
Lesson 11: Basics of Medical Record Software
Lesson 12: Data Entry at the Point of Care
Lesson 13: Electronic Orders
Lesson 14: Problem Lists, Results Management, and Trending
Lesson 15: Data Entry Using Flow Sheets and Anatomical Drawings
Lesson 16: Using the EHR to Improve Patient Health
Lesson 17: Privacy and Security of Health Records
Lesson 18: Using the Internet to Expedite Patient Care
Lesson 19: EHR Coding and Reimbursement
Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!
Module 1: Medical Terminology
• Word Structure
• Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix
• Organization of the Body
• Diagnostic Testing and Radiology
Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology Basics
• Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Respiratory Systems
• Digestive, Reproductive, and Urinary Systems
• Blood and the Cardiovascular System
• Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems
• Nervous and Sensory Systems
Module 3: Medical Administrative Assistant
• The History Of Medicine And Healthcare
• Medical Assisting Today
• Medical Law And Ethics
• Interpersonal Communication
• Written Communication
• Telephone Procedures
• Front Desk Reception
• Patient Scheduling
• Medical Records Management
• Electronic Medical Records
• Computers In The Medical Office
• Equipment, Maintenance, And Supply Inventory
• Office Policies And Procedures
• Handling Emergencies In The Medical Office
• Payroll, Accounts Payable, And Banking Procedures
• Managing The Medical Office
• Competing In The Job Market
Module 4: Electronic Health Records
• Healthcare Information and Systems
• Administrative Medical Assisting
• An Introduction to Medical Record Software
• Using Medical Record Software
• Using the EHR
Module 5: Medical Coding: CPT
• Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory Systems
• Cardiovascular, Digestive, Endocrine, Nervous Systems
• Anesthesia, Pathology, Radiology
• Evaluation Management, Medicine, HCPCS Modifiers
Module 6: Medical Coding: ICD-10
• Structure
• General Guidelines
• Chapter Guidelines Part I
• Chapter Guidelines Part II
• Practice Scenarios
Module 7: Medical Billing and Reimbursement
• Billing and Reimbursement
• Health Insurance Basics
• Claims
• Accounts, Collections, and Banking
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
Upon successful completion of this program students will be prepared to sit for the National Health Career Association (NHA) national certification examinations for a Billing and Coding Specialists (CBCS), Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialists (CEHRS).
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
Clinical Medical Administrator FAQs
To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.
Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
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To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.
Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.
No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.
We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.
Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.
Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.
Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.
If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at
helpdesk@worldeducation.net.
We strive to provide a fully online experience for students however some of our training courses include physical materials or equipment. Courses that have materials shipped directly to students will be shipped within 7 business days of registration. Some training courses have material for different sections and these courses may require multiple shipments as you completed stages of your course.
Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at
helpdesk@worldeducation.net.
Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.
Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.