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Why Choose a Degree as a Medical Assistant?
If you are looking for a career in healthcare where you can help others, prepare for a role as a certified medical assistant with Penn Foster's accredited, online healthcare courses.
Penn Foster’s Medical Assistant Career Diplomas offer an affordable, online option for students to become certified without the need to enroll in a full associate degree program. Through a self-paced program, you’ll learn the fundamental skills needed to succeed and take the first steps towards a rewarding career.
Medical Assistant Career Diploma
The self-paced Medical Assistant Career Diploma program can help you prepare to take the next steps toward becoming a skilled medical assistant. You’ll gain hands-on experience through virtual simulations and videos, as well as have the opportunity to expand your knowledge in an optional 100-hour externship. It can also help students prepare to sit for a number of industry-recognized certification exams, including the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), the cost of which is covered by your tuition. This program can be completed more quickly and costs less than the associate degree program.
Medical Administrative Assistant
Career Diploma
Prepare for an entry-level career as a medical administrative assistant with Penn Foster’s self-paced career diploma program. You’ll learn foundational concepts such as office procedures, medical terminology, and more and will help prepare you for a career working in doctor's offices, hospitals, insurance companies, and public health companies. The course can also help you prepare to sit for the National Healthcare Association CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) and National Healthcare Association CEHRS (Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist) exams.
Why Choose Penn Foster for Medical Assisting?
Earning your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certifications can help put you ahead of the competition. According to the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), 83% of employers state that they would hire a candidate with nationally recognized certifications over someone without.1
Online programs flexible enough for you to finish them at a pace that works for you, based on how much time you can dedicate to your coursework each week.
Low tuition and flexible payment plan options available.
Support from experienced Allied Health instructors.
A Customized Learning Experience
With Penn Foster’s flexible, online healthcare courses, you can take the next steps to prepare for work as a medical assistant or medical administrative assistant at a pace that works for you. Choose from one of the programs to start working toward a career you enjoy.
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.
Don't Wait! Enroll Now and Save!
We're here to help you with 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.
Penn Foster Career School & Penn Foster High School
