Medical Administrative Assistant
Certificate
Next program start date
July 07, 2025
Finish in as few as
9 months1
Learning includes
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
In as few as nine months, you could acquire the customer service and medical office assistant skills that make a real difference in the lives of others with our Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate.1 Medical Administrative Assistant courses online are flexible and allow you to complete your program on your own schedule as you enhance your skills. This career-focused program offers small class sizes and flexible scheduling to help you become a certified medical administrative assistant.
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What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I’m Done?
Advance Your Education
When you’re ready to further your education, you can seamlessly transfer your Medical Administrative Assistant program credits to earn a Healthcare Associate's degree, or Health Sciences Associate's degree if you live in Illinois, with a Medical Administrative Assistant specialization.
Prepare to Launch a Career in Healthcare
Upon graduation, you can start your fulfilling role as a medical administrative assistant. With your Certificate in hand, you will be able to work with confidence and knowledge.
Pursue Potential Job Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2023 and 2033 for medical secretaries and administrative assistants is 5%.2 A Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate from Rasmussen University can help set you up for success in this growing field.
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What Skills Will I Gain?
Fundamental Office Management Expertise
Learn how to operate a smooth-functioning healthcare facility and confidently collaborate with your team.
Effective Communication Strategies
Enhance your professional communication skills across a variety of healthcare environments.
Medical Technology Overview
Become proficient with the technology used to manage patients and their health records.
Healthcare Environment Exploration
Understand the framework of healthcare as you acquire a diverse skill set that enables you to work in many different types of healthcare systems and environments.
What Types of Classes Will I Take?
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Foundations of Medical Administration
- HSA 1022
- Online
- 4 Credits
Learn medical terminology, office management skills and how to maintain patient privacy in recordkeeping and patient interactions.
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Customer Service in Healthcare
- HSA 1050
- Online
- 1 Credit
Learn patient psychology and communication techniques to serve a diverse range of clients and events.
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Technology Today for Medical Administration
- HSA 1146
- Online
- 3 Credits
Learn principles of patient security and data security, as well as how to manage patient schedules, manage code diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
12 Courses to Complete
38 Credit Hours
Estimate Your Tuition
Rasmussen University is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your degree and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.
Tuition Estimator
Rasmussen University believes in helping you make your education as affordable as possible.
Our interactive tuition estimator is designed to help you discover how much you could save on a degree from Rasmussen University.
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Remember, the numbers shown here are just estimates, and the true cost of your degree will vary.
Talk with an admissions representative for more information about how to make your Rasmussen degree as affordable as possible.
What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements for the School of Health Sciences vary by program. To learn more and receive help planning your healthcare career path, contact an admissions representative who will speak to you about immunizations, background checks and entrance exam scores.Transfer Student
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions representative today, or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with self-directed assessments, credit for prior learning, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
Where Can I Find an Online Medical Administrative Assistant Program Near Me?
At Rasmussen University, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find an online Medical Administrative Assistant program near you.
- Online
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Florida
Florida Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Illinois*
Illinois Campuses
*This program is offered online in Illinois.
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Kansas
Kansas Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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North Dakota
North Dakota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
