Become a Medical Administrative Assistantin about 39 weeks.
State Career College's Medical Administrative Assistant program is a fully online, asynchronous certificate that prepares you for entry-level medical office roles and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam — studied on a schedule that works with your life.
- Accredited by ABHES
- Approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education
- No campus visits required
- Format
- 100% Online
- Program Length
- 39 Weeks
- Clock Hours
- 780 Hours
- Credential
- Certificate
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Study 100% online — from anywhere in Illinois.
Every course is delivered online and asynchronously. No campus visits, no commute, and no fixed class times — just coursework that fits around work and family.
100% online coursework
All 780 hours delivered online
Study on your schedule
Asynchronous — no set login times
No campus visits
No commuting or clinical placement
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- About 20 minutes, by video or phone
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The front office is where patient care begins.
Every clinic, specialty practice, and physician office depends on someone who can keep records accurate, schedules organized, and patients cared for. It's a healthcare career that doesn't require clinical procedures — just professionalism, precision, and people skills.
- Enter healthcare without clinical or hands-on patient procedures
- Study asynchronously — no commuting and no clinical placement required
- Build credential-ready skills targeting the national CMAA exam
- Finish in about 39 weeks instead of years of schooling
Six areas of training that will help you get to work in the medical field.
Medical Terminology & Documentation
Read, write, and interpret the language of healthcare with accuracy and confidence.
Scheduling & Front-Office Workflow
Manage appointments, check-in, and the daily rhythm of a busy medical practice.
HIPAA Compliance & Medical Law
Protect patient privacy and apply the legal and ethical standards clinics rely on.
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Navigate the digital systems that keep patient information organized and accessible.
Billing, Coding & Insurance
Support claims, verify coverage, and understand the revenue side of patient care.
Professional Communication
Serve patients and providers with clarity, empathy, and a polished professional presence.
780 hours, mapped course by course.
The certificate is built in sequence — from the language of medicine through billing, ethics, and a capstone dedicated to CMAA exam preparation. Nothing is filler — every course connects to the work performed in a medical office.
- 01Introduction to Medical Terminology100 Hours
- 02Medical Office Procedures I100 Hours
- 03Communication & Patient Relations100 Hours
- 04Electronic Health Records100 Hours
- 05Billing & Coding Fundamentals100 Hours
- 06Medical Law & Ethics100 Hours
- 07Advanced Administrative Procedures100 Hours
- 08Capstone & CMAA Certification Prep80 Hours
Where graduates go next.
Graduates pursue medical office, scheduling, patient communication, electronic health records, and billing-support roles in clinics and physician practices across Illinois. The CMAA exam is a common credential target after completion.
Some medical administrative positions may offer remote or hybrid work arrangements, depending on the employer, job duties, experience, and position requirements. SCC does not guarantee remote employment.
Speak With Admissions- Medical Office Administrative Assistant
- Patient Scheduling Coordinator
- Front Desk / Patient Services Representative
- Medical Records & EHR Support
- Medical Billing Support Specialist
- Clinic Administrative Support
A career college focused on one thing: healthcare education.
Healthcare is all we do
SCC trains students across nursing assistant, practical nursing, medical assistant, phlebotomy, and medical administrative programs — healthcare education is the entire focus.
Built for real life
Asynchronous online coursework means you study around work and family. No commuting, no clinical placement, no rigid class times.
Transparent, all-in pricing
$18,740 total covers tuition, books, supplies, testing fees, and the technology fee — so you know your investment up front.
Four steps from curious to enrolled.
- 01
Request Information
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- 02
Talk With Admissions
Complete an interview and review general SCC admissions requirements, including age, ID, and high school diploma or GED.
- 03
Plan Your Investment
Review the $18,740 total cost — tuition, books, supplies, testing fees, and technology fee — and your options.
- 04
Start Your Cohort
Online cohorts start throughout the year. Begin coursework from anywhere in Illinois.
Answers before you apply.
State Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools.
Additional program approvals are listed on the applicable program pages.
ABHES
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
IBHE
Illinois Board of Higher Education, Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools
Your training can start this year.
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