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This handbook serves as a guide for suggested clinical experiences.  \nPreface  \nYou are enrolled in a MedCerts program that will allow you to sit for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam as your target certification. While the National Healthcareer Association’s CCMA certification does not have a required clinical component to obtain certification, you may choose to gain some clinical experience while attending your program. In this section, we provide some additional guidance. To ensure you have all the necessary tools and knowledge to be successful, the Student Success and Career Services teams at MedCerts have put together this Clinical Handbook. We encourage you to take full advantage of this handbook and all its contents.  \nInside you will find:  \n• Suggestions for locating clinical sites  \n• Tips for writing a standout resume  \n• Guidance for requesting MedCerts sponsorship and much more We want to remind you that you are not alone! If you need further assistance, have questions, or need a boost of encouragement, please drop a line to your Student Success Advisor. We are here to support you as you work to become one of healthcare’s newest medical assisting professionals!  \nTable of Contents  \nPreface ............................................................................................ 2  \nMedCerts and the Pathway to Certification..................... 4  \nMedCerts’ Learning Philosophy ..................................................................................................... 4  \nCertification/Required Clinical Case Documentation .................................................... 4  \nClinical Overview ......................................................................... 5  \nIdentifying a Clinical Site ...................................................................................................................... 5  \nSteps to Securing a Clinical Site...................................................................................................... 6  \nApproaching Clinical Sites/Employers ....................................................................................... 6  \nClinical Site Sponsorship and Process ........................................................................................ 7  \nMedCerts’ Professional Standards & Policies......................................................................... 7  \nCriminal Background, Drugs Screening & Other Policies ............................................ 8  \nClinical Site Partnership & Responsibilities ....................... 9  \nRole and Responsibilities of the Preceptor/Trainer........................................................... 9  \nClinical Forms/Resources ........................................................ 11  \nMedCerts and the Pathway to Certification  \nMedCerts’ Philosophy  \nMedCerts’ programs offer a highly immersive environment, utilizing 12 unique eLearning elements designed to keep students engaged, stimulated, and entertained throughout the training. The student learning experience is driven by recorded video lecture delivered by expert instructors, alongside simulations, video demonstrations, virtualized environments and many other professionally produced learning objects. Multiple assessments test students’ knowledge and understanding of the material contained in each lesson, leading up to a comprehensive final exam while simultaneously preparing them to sit for industry-driven certifications.  \nCertification Prepara","cbCaiiANnxlSOlKP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiANnxlSOlKP","pdf",778741,24,"English","# Preface\n# MedCerts and the Pathway to Certification\n## MedCerts’ Learning Philosophy\n## Certification/Required Clinical Case Documentation\n# Clinical Overview\n## Identifying a Clinical Site\n## Steps to Securing a Clinical Site\n## Approaching Clinical Sites/Employers\n## Clinical Site Sponsorship and Process\n## MedCerts’ Professional Standards & Policies\n## Clinical Site Partnership & Responsibilities\n## Role and Responsibilities of the Preceptor/Trainer\n## Clinical Forms/Resources","[{\"question\":\"Is a clinical component required for MedCerts students to obtain the CCMA certification?\",\"answer\":\"A clinical component is not required to complete the MedCerts Medical Assistant program or to obtain CCMA certification. 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