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NEW YORK — Advanced eClinical Training (ACT) has announced a partnership with the HeartStart program at Emory University to deliver a customized Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) training program for pre-medical students.
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This initiative is designed to provide students with practical clinical training, certification preparation, and structured clinical experience, supporting their development as future healthcare professionals.
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Program Overview
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The program will support an initial cohort of 50 pre-medical students within Emory’s HeartStart initiative.
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Advanced eClinical Training has developed a custom, workforce-aligned Clinical Medical Assistant training pathway tailored specifically for university-level learners. The program integrates:
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- Preparation for the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification
- Simulation-based clinical training modeled on real patient care scenarios
- Hands-on clinical skill development and workflow training
- Preparation for real-world clinical environments and healthcare systems
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This structured approach enables students to gain early clinical exposure and practical experience, complementing their academic studies and strengthening readiness for medical school and healthcare careers.
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ACT’s University Pathway Solution
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This collaboration is part of ACT’s University Pathway solution—a scalable model designed to integrate clinical training, certification, and real-world experience into academic programs.
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Through this model, ACT delivers:
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- Custom-built healthcare training programs tailored to university cohorts
- Workforce-aligned curriculum designed around employer expectations
- Structured pathways from training → certification → clinical experience
- Integrated systems for placement, tracking, and documentation
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This solution enables institutions to provide early clinical exposure, standardized training, and measurable outcomes that strengthen both academic performance and career readiness.
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: Placement, Tracking, and Verification Infrastructure
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At the core of ACT’s model is Externi, a proprietary platform that manages the full lifecycle of clinical experience:
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- Placement coordination with healthcare partners
- Real-time tracking of clinical hours, skills, and participation
- Verified documentation for academic credit and employer review
- Reporting dashboards for institutions and partners
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Externi ensures transparency, standardization, and accountability, allowing institutions to track student progress and outcomes at both the individual and cohort levels.
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Advancing Clinical Readiness for Pre-Medical Students
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Through ACT’s University Pathway and Externi platform, students gain:
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- Foundational clinical skills used in healthcare settings
- Exposure to patient care and real clinical workflows
- Certification preparation that supports career progression
- Verified clinical experience that strengthens medical school applications
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This model ensures students are not only academically prepared, but also clinically experienced and workforce-ready.
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Leadership Perspective
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“We are excited to partner with Emory University’s HeartStart program to deliver customized clinical training for pre-medical students,” said Cassidy Floyd, Director of Partnerships at Advanced eClinical Training (ACT). “Our goal is to equip students with real clinical experience and a clear, structured pathway into healthcare careers.”
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About Advanced eClinical Training (ACT)
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Advanced eClinical Training (ACT) is a workforce solutions provider that enables institutions and employers to train, place, and track job-ready clinical talent at scale.
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ACT partners with universities, healthcare systems, and workforce organizations to deliver end-to-end clinical training programs, guiding participants from enrollment to employment through a structured, outcome-driven model.
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About HeartStart at Emory University
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The HeartStart program at Emory University supports pre-medical students through structured programming, mentorship, and professional development. The program focuses on preparing students for careers in medicine through clinical exposure, academic excellence, and real-world experience.
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Contacts
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Media Contact
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Cassidy Floyd
Director of Partnerships
Advanced eClinical Training
[email protected]
+1 (781) 531-8237
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