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Why Work in Healthcare?

If you're interested in working in the healthcare industry, take the first step toward a new career with one of Penn Foster's online healthcare training programs. These affordable programs are all offered online, and can be taken at your own pace. From clinical care to healthcare administration, browse our offerings to find the healthcare training option that is right for you.

Medical Assistant Associate Degree

This affordable, online medical assisting associate degree can prepare you to take the next step as a medical assistant. Prepare for a career in a variety of healthcare settings, including doctors' offices, outpatient and urgent care clinics, and hospitals. 

  • Learn fundamental healthcare concepts such as clinical procedures, anatomy, physiology, and psychology.
  • Study information needed to take the industry certifications including The Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Certification, The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification, and more.

Medical Administrative Assistant Career Diploma

Break into the healthcare industry by earning your Medical Administrative Assistant career diploma. Prepare for work in a variety of medical office settings including doctors’ offices, hospitals, insurance companies, and public health clinics.

  • Learn office procedures, basic pharmacology, body systems/terminology, and more.
  • Take the first steps towards preparing for the NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA ) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exams.

Medical Billing & Coding Career Diploma

Learn valuable medical billing and coding skills through online simulations, virtual labs, 3D representations, and more as you prepare for the following medical billing and coding certifications:

  • The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam
  • The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam

Medical Transcriptionist Career Diploma

Develop the foundational skills you need to become an integral part of the healthcare job market with online Medical Transcriptionist training. Through online lessons and simulations, learn valuable skills that can help you succeed in the medical field.

  • Learn the foundational knowledge necessary for working in healthcare, from terminology to electronic medical records.
  • Prepare to sit for the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) exam offered by AHDI.

Sterile Processing Career Diploma

Sterile processing technicians are a crucial member of any hospital central services team and many types of medical facilities. This self-paced course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level work as a sterile processing technician.

  • Study with interactive learning models, simulations and videos, digital study guides, and self-check quizzes.
  • Prepare to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam.

Medical Terminology Certificate

Learn or improve your knowledge of medical terminology in as little as 1 month1! Common medical terminology is a critical part of the language used by healthcare practitioners and learning to identify medical terms and body systems can enhance your career in the field. 

  • Courses cover fundamental topics such as word construction and meanings that characterize medical language, terms for pharmacology, oncology, radiology, and more.
  • Prepare for a healthcare position including administrative jobs and direct patient care roles.

Why Choose Penn Foster?

Self-Paced Program

Accredited

Dedicated Faculty

Relevant Coursework

Affordable Education

Penn Foster is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

Learn at your own pace with no deadlines or due dates. Our flexible programs allow you to study anytime, anywhere.

Our experienced faculty members are here to help you through the program.

Course topics include information to help expand your knowledge and advance your career.

Low monthly payment options. Quality education that's affordable and accessible.

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We're here to help you with 0% interest and low monthly payments. Get started today and take the first step towards a new career. There is no classroom needed — learn it all at home at a pace that's right for you.


Penn Foster Career School, College, and High School have all met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in Washington, D.C. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

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1The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.