FF - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant HMAA

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Get started in your healthcare career as a medical administrative assistant. As a professional assisting a medical office, you will be on the front lines as a patient service representative utilizing computer software, medical record systems, telephone etiquette, email and written correspondence, and interpersonal communication with diverse audiences. This program covers the professional soft skills and hands-on technical skills to work as a patient service representative, medical secretary, medical administrative assistant, or medical records clerk. This program is ideal for students who have never worked in healthcare or are looking for an introduction to the healthcare field. 

LEARN THE SKILLS:

• Professional interpersonal communication
• Medical ethics and law
• medical terminology
• Patient scheduling
• Medical records management
• Basics of medical billing

CERTIFICATION:
Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

TUITION INCLUDES:

• CMAA Study Guide by NHA
• CMAA Online Practice Assessment & Exam Voucher by NHA
• Texts

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE:

• No-Penalty Withdrawal: If you decide the schedule, clinical demands, or program requirements aren't the right fit for you right now, you can drop the course prior to the official start date without any financial or academic penalty.
• Compliance Overview: You will learn about the mandatory background check and drug screening procedures required for the program, including timeline expectations, costs, and policy details. Note: You will not be signing up or completing any screenings during this session; this is strictly an informational overview so you know what is entailed.
• Program Alignment: Ensure your personal schedule, transportation, and career goals line up with the clinical and classroom requirements.

1. Mark Your Calendar: Check your student portal or email for your assigned orientation date, time, and campus location/link.
2. Bring Questions: Review your program overview beforehand so you are ready to ask about schedules, tuition, or clinical placement expectations.
3. Confirm Attendance: Be prepared to check in upon arrival, as attendance is logged to maintain your enrollment status.

• Complete interest form: Interest Form
• Must possess a standard high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency.
• Demonstrate college readiness by completing the English self-assessment. English Self Assessment
• Demonstrate computer skills by completing one of the following:
• Transcript showing computer class completion within last five years.
• Complete free assessment at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/readiness-assessment/
• Review Essential Functions for this course: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Essential Functions

Financial Assistance Available:

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