Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

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Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Program

A Medical Administrative Assistant works in a variety of healthcare environments—including hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and insurance-related settings—supporting daily operations through patient intake, scheduling, documentation, and administrative services. This program is designed to build practical medical administrative skills and prepare students for the NHA CMAA national certification.

Total Program Hours: 200 hours
Program Length: 20 weeks
Delivery Format: 100% online
Practice Exams: Six full-length practice exams provided
Registration Fee: $50
Certification Issuing Organization: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
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Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) training at DMS Care Training Center

Key Responsibilities

  • Answer phones and schedule patient appointments
  • Register patients and manage basic Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Maintain patient information and administrative records
  • Prepare office documents and perform data entry
  • Support front office operations, patient communication, and healthcare workflow

Program Information

  • Total Program Hours: 200 hours
  • Program Length: 20 weeks
  • Delivery Format: 100% online
  • Core Topics: Medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, healthcare systems, office procedures, electronic health records, communication, and professionalism
  • Practice Exams: Six full-length practice exams provided for certification exam preparation
Korean summary study materials are provided to support learning comprehension.
Textbooks are provided at no cost. A $12 shipping fee applies if books are mailed. Students near Carrollton, Texas may pick up their books at the school free of charge.

Tuition Information

  • Total Tuition: $2,800
  • Tuition includes online coursework, textbooks, learning materials, and six full-length practice exams.
  • Textbooks are provided at no cost. A $12 shipping fee applies if books are mailed. Students near Carrollton, Texas may pick up their books at the school free of charge.
  • Required separately: $50 registration fee / AHA BLS (CPR) certification $95 / Certification exam fee not included

Certification Exam

  • Six full-length practice exams provided
  • Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the NHA CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) certification exam.
  • The exam evaluates medical office operations, patient communication, scheduling, documentation, healthcare workflow, compliance, and professionalism.
  • The exam consists of 135 questions (110 scored questions and 25 pretest questions).
  • Students are given 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the examination.
  • A minimum scaled score of 390 out of 500 is required to pass.
  • The certification is recognized nationwide and may improve employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and healthcare administrative settings.

Admission Requirements (Summary)

  • Must be at least 18 years of age, or have parental/guardian consent if under 18
  • Government-issued photo identification or passport
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent documentation
  • BLS (CPR) certification must be submitted prior to program completion

Career Opportunities

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics and outpatient centers
  • Physician offices
  • Insurance offices
  • Medical billing and administrative departments
  • Healthcare front office and support settings
After certification, CMAA graduates may pursue entry-level administrative roles in a variety of healthcare office environments.

Average Salary in Texas

Medical Administrative Assistants in Texas typically earn about $18–$25 per hour, depending on experience, employer, and location. Wages may vary based on office setting, billing responsibilities, and bilingual skills.

Why Students Choose DMS Care Training Center

  • 100% online format designed for flexible learning
  • Structured preparation for the NHA CMAA certification exam
  • Six full-length practice exams included
  • Korean support materials for stronger learning comprehension
  • Career-focused training for healthcare office readiness
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