Course Curriculum
Medical Assistant Diploma Curriculum
61.3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
31 exams
5 projects
Estimated completion time:
Fast track = 11 months
Average time = 16 months
Main Subjects
Introduction to Allied Health
In this course, you’ll develop the necessary skills to ensure your success in the program. You'll learn how you can improve your study skills, so you're able to use a number of tools that will help you to be successful. You'll then learn about the healthcare professions involved in the United States healthcare system. You'll learn about their common tasks, where they typically work, and how each role contributes to the patient experience. You'll then discover the hard and soft skills required across different healthcare professional roles. The course ends with an overview of the United States healthcare system. You'll examine the different levels of patient care, the differences between public and private healthcare, how facilities bill for services, and how laws and regulations govern healthcare practices.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner
Explain the standard knowledge and skills required in healthcare careers
Body Systems and Medical Terminology 1
Body Systems and Medical Terminology 2
Pathology and Pharmacology
Electronic Medical Records
Medical Billing and Health Insurance
Law, Ethics, and Confidentiality in Allied Health
Clinical Procedures 1
Clinical Procedures 2
Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
Career Diploma
12 - 24 months
If you are looking for a career in healthcare where you can help others, prepare for an in-demand role as a certified medical assistant with an accredited, online Medical Assistant Career Diploma. You'll study the skills needed to work as a medical assistant online, from wherever you are.
In our Medical Assistant Diploma curriculum, you'll learn the skills and hands-on training required to effectively work in an office or clinic assisting doctors, physician's assistants, and patients. Your courses include:
Medical Billing and Health Insurance
Body Systems and Medical Terminology
Pathology and Pharmacology
Clinical Procedures 1 and 2
What you will learn
How to understand and apply privacy laws in day-to-day healthcare work.
How to complete and submit billing paperwork and understand reimbursement methods for health insurance.
How to effectively complete electronic medical records for patients, including recording patient histories.
How to develop the hands-on skills to be an effective medical assistant through practical labs, skills demonstration, and simulations.
How to become certified by sitting for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam, offered through the National Healthcareer Association.
Our Proven
Learning Model
Empowering students to reach their professional goals
Flexible
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Start anytime
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No exam due dates
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Self-paced
Connected
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24/7 access to online resources
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Online student community
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Student Portal Help Center
Accessible
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Digital study guides
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Self-check quizzes
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Simulations and videos
Supportive
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Expert faculty
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Dedicated student services
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Robust learning resources