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If you’re looking for a career change, a rewarding job in the healthcare industry may be exactly what you’re looking for. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare jobs are on the rise, with 1.9 million projected openings per year through 2034.*  

With self-paced online learning you can work on at your own convenience, Penn Foster’s healthcare training programs make it simple to work toward your career goals anywhere at any time. From patient-facing clinical care to behind-the-scenes administrative roles, discover which of our many offerings is the best next step for you.  

A career as a medical billing and coding specialist can be perfect for those who enjoy working in an office setting with the potential to work remotely. 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 

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.

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

Penn Foster’s Pharmacy Technician Professional Career Diploma is designed to help learners prepare for jobs in retail pharmacies, mail-in pharmacies, and hospitals. Learners will develop essential skills and gain on-the-job experience through an exciting hands-on externship opportunity. 

• Fully accredited through ASHP/ACPE and modeled against ASHP standards 
• Helps prepare you to sit for multiple industry certification exams, including: Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) 

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

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

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

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

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

Whether you choose to take advantage of our low monthly payment options or pay upfront to maximize your savings, we're here to help you reach your goals. Get started today and take the first step towards your next career.

No classroom needed — learn it all at home at the 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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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Healthcare Occupations." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed December 10, 2025.