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DEAC Accredited

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Affordable Tuition

Payment Plan: $79/month ($1,739 total) or Pay-in-Full: $1,439. See full tuition details.

Top Program

Our Medical Assistant course is one of our top programs, and is a highly in-demand field.

Proven Reputation

A+ BBB Rating, 40 Years in distance education, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.

DEAC Accredited

The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Affordable Tuition

Payment Plan: $79/month ($1,739 total) or Pay-in-Full: $1,439. See full tuition details.

Top Program

Our Medical Assistant course is one of our top programs, and is a highly in-demand field.

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MA Instructor

Meet the Lead Instructor/Course Expert

Rebecca has been in healthcare for 25 years. In those 25 years, she has learned and seen a lot. She obtained a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) master’s degree from Sacred Heart University, a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) master's degree from Wheeling Jesuit University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Aspen University. Her work history includes Internal Medicine, hospice/palliative care, and hematology and oncology. Her philosophy on education is to be a great teacher, one must be a great learner. She is originally from West Virginia, but currently resides in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Rebecca Greyheart
Rebecca Greyheart, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, DNP

Meet the Lead Instructor/Course Expert

Rebecca has been in healthcare for 25 years. In those 25 years, she has learned and seen a lot. She obtained a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) master’s degree from Sacred Heart University, a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) master's degree from Wheeling Jesuit University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Aspen University. Her work history includes Internal Medicine, hospice/palliative care, and hematology and oncology. Her philosophy on education is to be a great teacher, one must be a great learner. She is originally from West Virginia, but currently resides in Myrtle Beach, SC.

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Career Outlook & Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

Upon graduation from our medical assistant program online, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's Online Medical Assistant certificate course prepares you to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CCMA certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $259 value!†

The certification process is straightforward, and no prior experience is required to become a medical assistant.

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As of March 8, 2024, our program can be used to fulfill the education requirements and/or gain certification or licensure (or licensure is exempt) in all states besides WA. See state specific requirements.

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The average CCMA exam pass rate for U.S. Career Institute graduates is 95% vs. the National Average of 83%.***

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Job growth for medical assistants will be over 3x greater than all other industries by 2033.*

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People transition into a job as a medical assistant because it offers a comfortable wage, good hours, good benefits, a sense of fulfillment from helping others, reliability, job security, and it’s a growing field.

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Become part of an essential healthcare team working side by side with doctors, nurses, physician assistants and insurance executives, making meaningful differences in patients' lives every day.

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After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you. Learn more.

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Although certification can help with employment, certification requirements vary by state, so it is important to check your state requirements to determine if certification is required.

A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state.

IMPORTANT State Licensing Requirements: Click here for more information.

U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

You may see programs that claim you can complete the course in 4 weeks or 6 weeks. Courses that say you can complete in under 4 months will most likely not adequately prepare you for your certification exam.

Taking medical histories and recording the vital signs of patients are some of the responsibilities of an MA. They also complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. To learn more about what Medical Assistants do, check out our blog.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Assistant's have a median salary of $42,000*.
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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on the internet at Medical Assistants (visited September 4, 2024). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
***MA source: NHA Analytics - 2024 - 95% CCMA exam pass rate (national average 83%). Date of NHA analytic summary report: January 23, 2025.
†Provided in form of reimbursement when the following terms are met: Student submits receipt issued by NHA, has successfully completed the course and has paid tuition in full. Reimbursement is for up to $259 towards the cost of the CCMA Certification Exam, practice test and study materials.
**Value depends on graduates’ use of services available to them.