Medical Administrative Assistant (NHA CMAA)
TWC-Approved School · NHA & AHA Registered · Since 2022
92% first-attempt certification pass rate. Led by an RN with 17 years of U.S. hospital experience. Job support after graduation.
Where our graduates work: Parkland Memorial Hospital, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian, Carter BloodCare, and clinics large and small across Dallas–Fort Worth.
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- $2,800.00
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- $2,800.00
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Prepare for medical front-office work, including patient intake, scheduling and records, with training for the NHA CMAA exam.
12–14 weeks · 200 training hours
Online coursework · medical office procedures · six practice exams
Tuition includes online coursework, learning materials, textbooks and six practice exams. Optional book shipping is $12; school pickup is free.
The $50 registration fee, $95 BLS/CPR when needed, and certification or state exam fees are separate.
Explore the curriculum, requirements and career outlookBefore you enroll
Complete the application and registration payment, then follow your enrollment instructions for online coursework. Provide the required identity and education documents, or confirm eligibility for the provisional certification pathway.
Full program, fee and certification details
A Medical Administrative Assistant works in a variety of healthcare settings—including hospitals, clinics, and medical offices—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.
* Certification Issuing Organization: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
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: 12–14 weeks
- Delivery Format: 100% online
- Core Topics: Medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, healthcare systems, office procedures, basic electronic medical 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. $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, learning materials, textbooks, and six full-length practice exams.
- $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.
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 current high school enrollment when eligible under the NHA provisional certification pathway
- BLS (CPR) certification must be submitted prior to program completion
Admission Process
To enroll, students must complete the application form and pay the registration fee.
Enrollment will be processed only after both steps are completed.
※ After the registration fee payment is confirmed, our admissions team will contact you with next-step instructions.
High School Students & NHA Provisional Certification
Effective October 1, 2026, current high school or GED students pursuing NHA CMAA may be eligible to take the NHA certification exam before graduation when their expected graduation/completion date is within 18 months of the date they pass the exam.
After graduation, NHA-accepted proof of graduation must be submitted to NHA to convert the provisional credential to full certification. All other NHA exam eligibility, training, and hands-on requirements still apply, and NHA determines final exam eligibility.
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