Online Medical Assistant Associate Degree
Our self-paced, online medical assistant degree is designed to prepare you for certification (CCMA, CBCS), and a role in a variety of healthcare environments in as little as 16 months. Position yourself for success in a growing field!
- $139/month
- Complete in 16 months, part-time
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- 5-day money-back commitment
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $139/month
- Complete in 16 months, part-time
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- 5-day money-back commitment
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical diagnostic and procedural coding
- Pharmacology
- Medical insurance billing and reimbursement
- Taking patient vital signs
- Administering medication
- Drawing blood
- Electronic health records
- Business communications
- Electronic health records
- Law and ethics for healthcare business professionals
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Course Outline
Today’s healthcare professionals are in high demand. Our online Medical Assisting associate degree program will teach everything you need to know to start an exciting new career in healthcare or advance in your current career. Graduates of our Medical Assistant associate degree program will have the skills to apply the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology knowledge necessary to work in healthcare fields— including medical assisting, pharmacy technology, patient care, medical coding and medical billing. Because you take one class at a time, you will be able to thoroughly master each subject as you learn the ins and outs of the healthcare field.
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read‑aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice exams and essay questions with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning
All students receive a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to assist you.
Meet Your Instructors
Rebecca Gayheart, MSN, CNL, FNP-C
Medical Assistant & Patient Care Program
Instructor/Course Expert
Cynthia Bracy, MPH, RHIA, CCS
Medical Coding & Billing Program
Instructor/Course Expert
KimDao Collier, B.A., PharmD
Pharmacy Technician Program
Instructor/Course Expert
Program Reviews
Easy, organized and self paced learning...You're not stressed out with due dates. The learning materials are very well created for easy learning. I love the fact you have easy access to your learning materials on any device.
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Enrollment only takes 5 minutes!
Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $139/month
Career Outlook
$44,200*
811,000*
12%*
Career Outlook & Certification
U.S. Career Institute's Medical Assistant associate degree online program qualifies you to sit for nationally recognized industry certifications. The certification exams you will be eligible to sit for—and we recommend upon graduating—include the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). You are not required to take a certification exam, however, taking this additional step can help you market yourself to potential employers and validate your Medical Assisting knowledge.
Your CCMA and CBCS exam fees are included in your tuition - up to a $491 value†.
As of March 8, 2024, our program can be used to fulfill the education requirements and/or gain certification or licensure (or licensure is exempt) in all states besides WA. See state specific requirements.
The average CCMA exam pass rate for U.S. Career Institute graduates is 95% vs. the National Average of 84%.***
Job growth for medical assistants will be over 3x greater than all other industries by 2034.*
Become part of an essential healthcare team working side by side with doctors, nurses, physician assistants and insurance executives, making meaningful differences in patients' lives every day.
Medical Assistant Associate Degree graduates work in hospitals and a variety of other settings, including physicians' offices, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, and home healthcare services.
Tuition & Financing
U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your medical assistant education affordable and inclusive. Start a new career that you’ll love and find fulfilling without a mountain of debt. Make an investment in yourself today!
5-Day Money-Back Commitment
After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you. Learn more.
Student Support & Coaching
Your tuition includes access to instructors through the LMS, phone and email. Degree programs include Career Development Strategies, GE200. In this course, students learn in-depth networking and job search skills.
Learning Materials Included
Your tuition includes e‑books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything is included—no hidden fees after enrollment.
*Plus $40.00 shipping and handling charge.
**First payment includes $24 tuition and $40 shipping and handling and $75 Application Charge. Shipping and Application Charge non-refundable.
Our Medical Assistant program consists of four semesters. The total Medical Assistant program cost for all four semesters and fees is $8,191, which is $1,989 plus $40 for shipping per semester and a one-time application charge of $75.
Program FAQs
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Yes! Our Medical Assistant associate degree online program packs multiple medical skills into one degree, preparing you for a variety of careers in the healthcare industry.
IMPORTANT State Licensing Requirements: Click here for more information.
