Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (WCG)

This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis.

To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list of required documents. Email sbayker@pvcc.edu when all required documents have been uploaded.

WCG Grant: Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application.

G3/FANTIC Initiative: The G3 and FANTIC programs makes it possible for Virginians with low or modest income to pursue jobs in high-demand fields. Funding covers an additional 1/3 of the course tuition.

Program Pricing:

• Regular/Full Price: $2166
• FastForward Price: $722
• FastForward plus G3 Price: $0

Class Description
Start your career in healthcare as a medical administrative assistant. In the growing field of healthcare, qualified medical administrative assistants are in high demand in clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, dental offices, and private provider clinics. This program covers the professional soft skills and hands-on technical skills to work as a patient service representative, medical secretary, medical administrative assistant, or medical records clerk.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Tuition Includes: Textbook, learning tools, and study materials. NHA online practice exams, online study guide, and fee for the CMAA exam. 

What you will learn:
Learn what is required to succeed as a Medical Administrative Assistant
Master multitasking as it relates to scheduling appointments, processing insurance requests, maintaining records and corresponding with patients
Learn best financial practices for a medical center
Master the fundamentals of medical terminology and ethical best practices
Understand the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes
Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
Discuss the various administrative job duties of a medical assistant
Recognize the importance of professional certification  

Course Requirements: Must possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency.

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 12 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.