NHA CCMA case studies
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The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is a credential offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), an allied health certification agency that states it is the largest in the United States and that its exams are NCCA-accredited. The CCMA is aimed at medical assistants who work in clinical settings, and the NHA describes the role as flexible: taking vital signs, assisting providers with exams and procedures, administering injections or medications, performing EKG and phlebotomy and other laboratory procedures, checking patients in and out, answering phones, and updating electronic health records. The NHA CCMA case studies are 5 cases and about 2,668 words.
1Friday Afternoon Triage of a Febrile Toddler
A 3-year-old is brought to the clinic at 4:40 p.m. on Friday with a temperature of 39.4°C (103°F) measured at home, one episode of vomiting, and refusal of fluids for the past 6 hours.
587 words, about 3 min2Denied MRI Authorization With a Tuesday Deadline
A 58-year-old patient is scheduled for a lumbar MRI on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. On Thursday at 3:00 p.m., the insurer's portal shows the prior authorization was denied because conservative therapy documentation is incomplete.
542 words, about 3 min3Chest Pressure in the Waiting Room
At 10:15 a.m., a 62-year-old man in the waiting room tells the medical assistant he has 'heartburn' that started 20 minutes ago while walking from the parking lot. He is pale and diaphoretic, rates the discomfort 7/10, and says it radiates to his left jaw.
526 words, about 3 min4Records Request and Subpoena for a Patient With Dementia
A woman presents with a signed release requesting copies of her 78-year-old father's progress notes from the past year. The father has a diagnosis of moderate Alzheimer disease; the chart contains no guardianship order or health care power of attorney.
528 words, about 3 min5Injection Visit With an Elevated INR and New Allergy
A 71-year-old woman arrives for a scheduled intramuscular influenza vaccination and a vitamin B12 injection. She reports starting warfarin 3 weeks ago and gives a recent INR of 3.8.
485 words, about 2 min