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Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Online

This course will train you to become a critical healthcare team member. Clinical medical assistants combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across the domain of healthcare facilities to aid in patient care and in-office procedures. They are tasked with working directly with patients and supporting the work of doctors and other healthcare professionals. This 100% online course will prepare you to work as a certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA), designated by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Job Outlook for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants

The healthcare field offers one of the leading areas of opportunities for career growth today. Within healthcare, medical assistants are among the most in-demand professionals.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates 14% growth and 114,600 new job opportunities between now and 2032. According to the BLS, the average medical assistant salary is $38,270 (as of May 2022). Indeed.com reports that the average wage for a certified medical assistant in the U.S. is $45,061 per year as of December 17, 2023. 

Course Objectives

• Learn the necessary skills to function as a vital member of the healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
• Understand ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, and protecting the privacy of patient information
• Demonstrate the importance of a first impression, maintaining a safe office environment
• Identify medical terminology and clinical procedures
• Summarize the importance of the revenue cycle, the role of a practice manager, and the undertaking of risk management strategies to achieve medical practice efficiency
• Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
• Learn the various administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant
• Summarize the techniques and best practices for obtaining a medical assisting position
• Prepare to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the NHA

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Prepare for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Exam Online

This online Clinical Dental Assistant certification training will equip you for career success—with no previous experience necessary! You will learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more.

You will even explore the basics of maintaining computerized clinical dental records using Dentrix Practice Management software. You will also be ready to pursue certification as a dental assistant by passing the radiology, infection control, and anatomy and physiology portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examinations – NELDA or CDA.

Students of this clinical Dental Assistant program can participate in ed2go's optional Clinical Experience support program. The application for the Clinical Experience support program is within the course. You must be 80% complete within this dental assistant course before you are eligible to reach out to a Clinical Experience Team member for program information. Once you have gained clinical experience and in-person hours, you will be prepared for the general dental assistant certification exam.

Job Outlook for Clinical Dental Assistants

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average salary of a dental assistant is $46,540 as of May 2023. The highest 10% of earners make over $61,060 annually.

Employment is projected to grow by 7% through 2032, which is considered much faster than average. On average, 55,100 new job openings are projected for these professionals over this time period. 

Course Objectives

• Describe the roles for each member of the dental team and twelve dental specialties
• Define the legal and ethical practice of dental assisting, including HIPAA
• Explain deciduous and permanent dentition along with their functions in dental anatomy and pathology
• Describe the chain of infection, transmission routes, and infection control for the dental practice, along with OSHA regulations
• Summarize the role of the dental assistant in pharmacology, nutrition, and interaction with a variety of patients in normal daily activities and emergency situations
• Describe the use, care, and preparation of dental instruments for patient care
• Outline the necessary components of a patient record prior to dental charting
• Use charting techniques to identify dental restorations and disease to create a treatment plan to prevent future disease progression
• Set up equipment for anesthesia and sedation.
• Describe patient clinical methods and techniques to prevent dental disease
• Identify the process of exposing high-quality radiographs in both traditional and digital formats
• Describe dental materials, their uses in dental treatment, and skills needed to use them efficiently
• Define the dental assistant's role in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry
• Explain the communication and business needs to maintain a dental business office
• State transferable hard and soft skills in order to complete a résumé for a dental assistant position

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Become a Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

This 100% online medical billing and coding course will prepare you for success as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You can also choose a voucher for the professional medical billing and coding certification (Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)) that best aligns with your interests and career goals—setting this course apart from others you may have seen before!

Upon completing this course, you will earn a Certification of Completion and be prepared for your selected certification exam.

Job Outlook for Medical Billing and Coding Specialists

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average annual salary of medical billing and coding specialists is $47,180 (as of May 2022). Jobs for these professionals will likely increase by 8% through 2032, much faster than the average for all other professions (3%).

The BLS also estimates that at least 15,000 new jobs for medical billers and coders are expected annually, on average, over the decade.

Course Objectives

• Medical coding terminology is required for medical coding, including the structures and functions of the human body
• The disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
• Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims
• The main coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
• How to code diagnoses, services, and procedures for all systems of the body
• Fundamentals of medical billing & coding and medical terminology
• Word parts and the structures and functions of the human body

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Train to Become a Paralegal Online

This comprehensive certified paralegal course will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel as a paralegal—in just 12 months! Whether you want to work in a traditional law office, corporate, government, or public arena.

You will learn how to conduct legal research, legal interviews, and legal analyses, among other important tasks. Additionally, you will receive soft skills training to enhance your workplace effectiveness, which is essential for a successful career in the legal profession. 

The paralegal course concludes with a capstone project, where you will create a complete litigation file that includes a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research, and interoffice memorandum of law. This project will help you showcase your skills and give you a comprehensive understanding of the paralegal's role in the legal process.

As a bonus, you will also receive membership and access to NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses through our partnership with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). This paralegal certification course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the CP exam through the NALA upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included. 

Job Outlook for Paralegals

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for paralegals will grow by 4% through 2032. On average, around 38,000 jobs for paralegals are expected annually.

Salary.com reports that the average salary for a paralegal in the U.S. is between $60,300 and $121,420, depending on your law specialty and experience level.

U.S. News & World Report ranks paralegals #7 in the “Best Social Services Jobs” and #74 in the “100 Best Jobs.”

Course Objectives

• Learn the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system
• Master how to perform legal research and interviews
• Prepare yourself to take the Certified Paralegal certification exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
• Understand the basics of litigation communication skills
• Soft skills for workplace effectiveness
• Learn the necessary skills required to thrive within the legal industry
• Learn legal research skills with access to Westlaw 

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Become a Residential Electrician

Electrical work has some of the best opportunities for career stability, especially for residential technicians. If you want to start a career in electrical work, this 100% online electrician course will prepare you for an entry-level residential electrician apprenticeship. 

Job Outlook for Residential Electricians

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual electrician salary is $60,240, almost $10,000 more than the average of all construction and trade jobs. 

The BLS estimates that jobs for electricians will grow by 6% through 2032, with over 49,200 new jobs.  

Course Objectives

• Branch and feeder circuits with various types of cable and conduit
• Service of circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, paddle fans, and electric motors
• Identifying and fixing electrical problems on "service calls" 

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