Medical Administrative Assistant Program at Grantham University
Many students are eager to pursue a career in the healthcare industry, and that’s no surprise. With stable job prospects, a fast-paced work environment and the opportunity to support patients through essential care, healthcare jobs are one of the most popular choices for students wanting to continue their education with postsecondary training.
Medical administrative assistants are an essential part of the healthcare industry, helping a wide range of medical and healthcare facilities run smoothly and efficiently. Grantham University’s Medical Administrative Assistant online certificate program offers the schooling needed to prepare you for such an important role. This College of Nursing & Allied Health program is 100% online and can be completed in less than one year. And as with all Grantham programs, students will receive the quality, flexible and affordable education they need to succeed.
What students can prepare for
The Medical Administrative Assistant program at Grantham can help students prepare for a career as a medical administrative assistant. Coursework is designed to help you sit for the CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Graduates often find work in physician’s offices, hospitals, outpatient care centers and other healthcare environments.
With continued changes in the healthcare industry and an aging population, many careers in the medical field are expected to experience growth over the next ten years. Medical administrative assistants are no different, with a projected 23% growth in jobs for medical assistants between 2018 and 20281.
What students will learn
The primary goal of the MAA program is to help students build a foundation as a healthcare professional, including learning the roles and functions of different healthcare facilities; becoming familiar with common medical terms, abbreviations and health information management systems; and understanding health information regulations, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules.
Graduates of the MAA online certificate program will have the skills needed to perform basic medical office functions, medical coding, insurance procedures and electronic records management. The courses taken can even be transferred to Grantham’s Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding and Billing if the student wishes to further continue their education.
The benefits of Grantham University
Grantham is dedicated to giving every student the resources they need to thrive at each step of their online degree program. We offer many different student support services, including the Teaching and Learning Center, no-cost tutoring and student advisors. Our support continues after graduation, too. Alumni can continue receiving job search help from our Career Services team and assistance in transitioning from military to civilian life from our Veteran Support Team.
Grantham also offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the nation2, helping students across all 50+ degree programs and certificates access quality education at an affordable cost. Plus, we offer even lower tuition rates (and the elimination of textbook, software and technology fees) for military service members, first responders, civil servants, licensed or certified patient care workers, and their families through our Heroes Program.
Getting started
The Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate program requires 18 credit hours, which means that you can complete the program in less than a year. And with frequent courses starts, there’s no better time to begin than today. Contact Grantham’s admissions team to learn more about enrolling in the MAA online certificate program today!
1bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm
2collegecost.ed.gov
What to Expect as a Prospective Student at Grantham University