UPDATE
Introducing: Penn Foster’s Medical Administrative Assistant Career Diploma Program
While Ashworth College is no longer Accepting enrollments in our Medical Office Assistant Career Program, we’re excited to introduce you to our partner school, Penn Foster.
Open the door to a career in the medical field with Penn Foster. In our online Medical Administrative Assistant Career Diploma Program, you’ll gain the need-to-know skills to work as a medical admin assistant in the healthcare field. At the end of the program, you’ll be ready to sit for both the National Healthcare Association Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam.
LEARN MORETake the Next Steps Towards a Career You Want
Penn Foster’s online Medical Administrative Assistant Career Diploma Program can help you prepare to take the first steps toward the job you want. With flexible, online courses, you can learn skills and knowledge on your schedule, from home.
Why Penn Foster?
Penn Foster has been on a mission to help people like you launch, accelerate, and thrive in their careers for more than 125 years. We provide students with a quality education that fits your busy lifestyle and budget, offering over 100 self-paced, career-relevant programs across our College, Career School, and High School. The program you choose is structured to fit your learning needs so you can achieve your goals, and is designed to work with your schedule, anytime, anywhere you want to study. With a focus on relevant skills and career preparation for the job you’re after, Penn Foster can help you graduate with confidence and help provide a pathway towards your career goals.
Prepare for your NHA CMAA professional certification in confidence so you can stand out from the crowd.
Our partnerships and online tools are here to help you reach your goals and climb the career ladder.
Academic and general support are all just a call, click, or email away.
What You'll Learn in Penn Foster’s Medical Administrative Assistant Program
- Office procedures
- Body systems and terminology
- Basic pharmacology
Penn Foster’s Online Medical Administrative Assistant Curriculum
Penn Foster’s online Medical Administrative Assistant Training curriculum consists of eight courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant for working in a medical office setting — including doctors' offices, hospitals, insurance companies, and public health clinics. Your courses include:
- Career Readiness
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Billing & Health Insurance
Frequently asked questions
Medical administrative assistants have a median salary of $40,640 per year†.
Gain fundamental skills to apply for positions in various office settings performing administrative tasks.
Our tuition includes digital textbooks, and a voucher to cover the cost of the CMAA exam. Visit our tuition page for the most current tuition information.
Skills covered in our program include office procedures, body systems/terminology, basic pharmacology, and more.
State requirements
A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.