Medical Assistant Certificate Program
Pursue a career in healthcare by gaining the knowledge and skills needed for the Medical Assistant (CCMA/CMAA) credentialing exams.
PROGRAM LENGTH
28 Weeks
CERTIFICATIONS
CCMA, CMAA
TUITION
$4,000
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Overview
This online Medical Assistant program covers a wide range of skills and objectives that extend beyond the primary functions of a Medical Assistant. The program was developed by industry experts and through technology, provides students with a one‐of‐a‐kind learning experience. Throughout the program, students interact with the curriculum through 3D virtual office scenarios, clinical skill simulations, animations, assessment gamification, and activities. You will enjoy robust online courses including Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Professionalism in Allied Health, Clinical Medical Assisting and more.
Hours Per Week
16 hours of study per week, on average
Job Growth
Employment for medical assistants is expected to growth by 15.9%, over the next ten years*
Average Salary
$30,577*
*Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Information
Programs may include courses such as:
- Medical Office Procedures and Administration
- Introduction to Human Anatomy, Physiology, & Medical Terminology
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Professionalism in Allied Health
Hardware Computer Requirements
- Computer/Processor:
- 2 GHz or above
- Intel Pentium 4 or above
- AMD Athlon 3800+ or above
- 512MB RAM or above
- Keyboard and Mouse
- CD-ROM Drive
- Network Card 100BaseT or higher
- Sound Card/Speaker/Headset
- Configured default printer
- Operating System:
- PC: Windows XP SP3 or newer
- Mac: OS X 10.5 or newer
- Internet browsers IE v6 and above, Mozilla Firefox v3.0 and above
Software Computer Requirements
- Internet browsers IE v6 and above, Mozilla Firefox v3.0 and above
- We recommend using either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for your internet browser if you have any issues with internet Explorer
- Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution video adapter with 128MB VRAM and monitor. The latest versions Macromedia Flash player and Shockwave player plug-ins for Internet browser (Firefox doesn’t use plug-ins installed for IE)
- Shockwave You may be asked to install Shockwave on your machine to facilitate your online training. Follow the steps to install Shockwave making sure to uncheck the box that states “Install Yahoo Tool bar”.
- Active X If at some point you may be asked to install Active X, please do so.
- Adobe Reader If you cannot open and read your transcript you will need to go to www.adobe.com and download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
High Speed Broadband Internet Connection is Required
- Recommended Internet speeds:
- Download speed of at least 25 mbps
- Upload speed of at least 3 mbps
- Ping response of less than 100ms
Coming in July 2023. Students can enroll and study at their own pace.
Students enrolled in a structured Online workforce development program are required to engage in an academically related activity every week. If a student is absent for 10 consecutive calendar days, the students’ enrollment in the program will be terminated. A student whose enrollment is terminated for violation of the attendance policy may not re-enroll until the next cohort starts that offers the same course the student was scheduled. This provision does not circumvent the approved refund policy.
Certification Information
Upon completion of your medical assistant training, you are eligible to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exams, issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
CCMA
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification can help you stand out in the world of medical assistants and allows you to join the workforce with an advantage.
CMAA
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Demonstrate your expertise in the field and become qualified for a number of administrative duties, as well as direct contact with patients in clinical settings.
PLEASE NOTE: This program is NOT available to students who plan to work in the following states: WA
You may be required to pass a drug test and or background check prior to employment in this profession.
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