This program combines the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant program with training in electronic health records and medical terminology to give you a competitive edge in the healthcare field. You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team. You will also be prepared for the national certification exams.
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist and Medical Terminology is an online program that will prepare you for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job. In this dual electronic health records specialist certification and medical administrative assistant certification program, you will gain a wide range of medical office management skills that healthcare professionals need for a successful career in a medical setting.

$2,745
est. cost
12 mo.
Time to Complete
354 hrs.
Self-paced

What you will learn

  • Learn best financial practices for a medical center
  • Master the fundamentals of medical terminology and ethical best practices
  • Understand the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes
  • Learn to manage patient visits, arrange follow-up care, and issue prescriptions
  • Keep track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
  • Understand how to best read and interpret health records
  • Wide range of medical office management skills
  • Detailed overview across multiple areas in a certified medical administrative assistant, electronic health records, and medical terminology
  • Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
  • Discuss the various administrative job duties of a medical assistant
  • Recognize the importance of professional certification

  • Know how to effectively communicate with prospective patients and fellow professionals in the medical industry
  • Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable
  • Establish the appropriate EHR for your practice
  • Jump-start your career as a health information clerk, medical records coordinator, electronic medical records technician, or electronic medical records specialist.
  • Prepare to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and the Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS) exams offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
  • Professionalism represents the types of behavior that demonstrate your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers.
  • The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting, performing administrative tasks under the direction of the provider.
  • An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified
  • Certification shows that the medical assistant has met certain educational requirements and has committed to continuing their education going forward.

    • We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. 

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    Follow the steps outlined here to get started in this program. We know the process can feel overwhelming, and we want you to know that we’re here to help! Please call or email us if you have any questions, whatsoever. It’s what we’re here for!

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      First Things First…

      Payment is required at the time of registration for this program. This program may qualify for a scholarship (or voucher) from the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board, or WIB. Please reach out to the WIB to inquire about funding, if necessary, before you start the registration process below. Payment can also be made by Employer Sponsorship Billing, Credit Card, Cash or Check.

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