Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

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.