Medical Administrative Assistant
Online Certificate
- Next Start Date
- April 06, 2026
12 courses to complete the Medical Administrative Assistant program
38 credit hours required for graduation
Online Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate
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 are online 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 scheduling options to help you pursue becoming a medical administrative assistant.
When you’re ready to further your education, you can seamlessly transfer your online Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate credits toward a Healthcare Associate’s degree specializing in Medical Administrative Assistant, or a Health Sciences degree if you live in Illinois. As you advance your education, you may also be able to transfer your credits and pursue an online Bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness or Healthcare Management.
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Get Knowledge Credit®
This Certificate program is fully online and offers up to three $149 self-directed assessments, which allow you to prove that you already know the content of a particular course and don't need to take it.
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Learn the Essentials of Healthcare
In the online Medical Administrative Assistant program, you’ll become proficient with technologies to assist patients and confidentially maintain their health records, as well as other procedures in healthcare as a medical administrative assistant.
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Online Courses Go Where You Go
Flexible and affordable, online courses are designed to give you more control and balance over your busy schedule. Learn through live interactive sessions with faculty and peers, real-world projects and virtual labs. You'll receive continued support from admissions representatives, experienced faculty, library and learning resources, experienced tutors, 24/7 tech support, personal academic advisors and career services.
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Institutional Accreditation
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
What Types of Classes Will I Take?
Rasmussen’s online Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate program offers courses taught and designed by faculty with experience in the healthcare system. Each Medical Administrative Assistant online course will help students develop skills and gain technical knowledge so they can pursue success with a Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate. Here are some example courses that you would take as you pursue your certificate:-
Foundations of Medical Administration
HSA 1022 / Online / 4 Credits
Students learn medical terminology, communication skills and how to maintain patient privacy in keeping medical records and patient interactions as medical administrative assistants.
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Customer Service in Healthcare
HSA 1050 / Online / 1 Credit
Students learn psychology of patients and communication techniques to serve a diverse range of clients and events as medical administrative assistants.
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Technology Today for Medical Administration
HSA 1146 / Online / 3 Credits
Students learn principles of patient security and data security, as well as how to manage patient schedules, manage code diagnoses, manage medical documents and procedures for reimbursement in Electronic Health Records (EHR) as medical administrative assistants.
"And at the end of the day, get an education that will help you achieve your career goals; never settle—go after the best and find a school that will work on your behalf."
Bonnie
Student, School of Health Sciences
Your Future is Full of Possibilities in Medical Administration
Through career-focused curriculum in your online courses, you can prepare for a successful career as a medical administrative assistant. Our Medical Administrative Assistant program is designed to help you gain job-ready skills and strategic thinking that employers seek in future employees.-
Certificate in Medical Administrative Assistant
Intended for:
Students looking to start their career in the healthcare industry and are interested in making a difference in peoples' lives.
Common careers:
- Medical secretary
- Medical administrative assistant
Pursue potential job growth:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for medical secretaries and administrative assistants is projected to grow 5% from 2023 to 2033, which is much faster than average.2 Rasmussen’s Medical Administrative Assistant program can help set you up for success in this growing career path.
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Tuition & Savings
Do the Math:
With multiple start dates a year and a total of 12 courses, students who enroll can finish in as few as 9 months.1
$322 tuition per full-time credit
x 38 total credits
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$12,236 total tuition
+ $3,000 total fees
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$15,236 estimated full-time total tuition and fees
Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).
Other Ways to Save
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how our degrees are designed to be more affordable with transfer credits, self-directed assessments, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
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What Does a Medical Administrative Assistant Do?
Interested in a fulfilling administrative job that not only assists hospitals and clinics with their knowledge of medical terminology and applications, but also helps patients? The online medical administrative assistant certificate may be the perfect path for you.
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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 options.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.
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.
Where Can I Find a 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.
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Florida
Florida Campuses
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Illinois*
Illinois Campuses
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Kansas
Kansas Campuses
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Minnesota
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North Dakota
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
