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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

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Medical administrative assistants (also called medical office assistants or medical secretaries) are critical in keeping healthcare offices running smoothly and also play an important role in the patient experience.


TUITION: $820

The tuition fee includes all required costs, including a $150 registration fee and online course tuition. The BLS certification is not included and must be obtained separately.

The total tuition for the Medical Administrative Assistant program is $820, which includes a $150 registration fee, $550 course fee, and $120 for the textbook. There are no lab or insurance fees for this program.


PROGRAM DURATION:

100% online course. 6 weeks long (120 hours)

Available 100% online, open to all states & international students.

Program Overview

A 100% online program focused on front-office healthcare admin skills, scheduling, billing, and EMR.

Online Learning

  • Fully online and self-paced.
  • Start anytime.
  • No in-person sessions required.

Admission Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • State-issued ID, passport, green card, or driver’s license.
  • Social Security card.
  • High school diploma or GED (or graduating within 12 months).
  • No immunizations required.


STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

  • History and background of the medical assisting profession
  • Interpersonal skills, medical ethics, and basic medical law
  • Telephone techniques and skills for scheduling appointments
  • Ethical and legal issues, fraud abuse, and compliance
  • Office and patient appointment scheduling and general office duties
  • Technology in the healthcare environment
  • HIPAA review and patient bill of rights and confidentiality
  • Medical records management, confidentiality of the medical record, initiating a medical record for a new client, and filing reports in the medical record
  • Health insurance coverage and billing and coding procedures
  • Professional fees, billing and collecting procedures, accounting systems, and credit arrangements
  • Medical accounting, financial statements, cost analysis, and budgets for the medical practice
  • Assisting with medical emergencies

WHERE MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS WORK?

Medical Administrative Assistants (CMAAs) work in various healthcare settings, managing front-office tasks, records, and billing.

  • Hospitals: Front desks, Scheduling departments, Billing and coding offices, Patient admissions departments
  • Clinics and Doctor’s Offices
  • Outpatient Clinics and Ambulatory Care Centers
  • Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Specialty Offices: Such as cardiology, dermatology, or pediatrics
  • Public Health Departments
  • Insurance Companies: Handling claims and patient records
  • Medical Billing and Coding Firms
  • Home Healthcare Agencies
  • Pharmaceutical Companies: Administrative support for medical representatives
  • Telehealth Services: Assisting with remote patient coordination and documentation


KEY FACTS

  • The NHA CMAA certification is nationally recognized in the U.S.
  • 100% online course with remote exam options, available in any state or country.
  • No immigration status required to enroll or get certified.
  • Six practice exams included.
  • Three exam attempts before retaking the course and waiting one year to retry.

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