Our 100% online certified medical administrative assistant course offers comprehensive training in administrative medical assistants and medical billing and coding, including patient flow management, scheduling appointments, insurance eligibility verification, medical coding, and more. You will learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field and receive a voucher to cover the cost of the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals related to medical billing and coding, such as the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the NHA.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 14% by 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. On average, about 114,600 job openings for medical assistants are projected each year, with these professionals earning a median annual wage of $42,000 in May 2023.
The BLS also reports that as of May 2023, the median annual salary for medical records specialists was $48,780. Employment opportunities for medical records specialists are projected to grow by 8% by 2032, faster than the average rate for all occupations. Throughout that period, approximately 15,000 job openings are expected to be available for medical records specialists each year, on average.
There are no prerequisites to take these courses. To sit for the national certification exam, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Certification exams offered by AAPC and NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US. AHIMA only offers in-person exams in both the US and Globally.
