Online Medical Assistant
Program For Pennsylvania Students
Our self-paced, online medical assistant program is available to Pennsylvania residents and is designed to prepare you for certification (CCMA) and a role as a medical assistant in as little as 4 months.
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-7 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-7 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Anatomy
- First Aid Procedures
- Preparing Patients for Exams
- Preparing and Administering Medications
- Process and Maintain Claim Reimbursement
- Pharmacology
- Medical Insurance 101
- Front Office Procedures
- Patient Therapies
- Communication Skills
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Course Outline
Our medical assistant course prepares students in Pennsylvania for a rewarding career as a medical assistant. Throughout the course, you will learn valuable skills such as taking vital signs, assisting doctors and nurses, working with patient records, helping patients, and much more.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 27
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Quizzes: 27
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Complete in as little as 4 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning
All students receive a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to assist you throughout the course.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $79/month
Medical Assistant Career
Outlook & Certification in Pennsylvania
$39,480*
33,160*
19%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our medical assistant program for Pennsylvania residents, 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). The average CCMA exam pass rate for U.S. Career Institute graduate’s is 91% vs. the National Average of 77%**. Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CCMA certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $243 value!†
Medical Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania currently employs 27,980 medical assistants.* There are thousands of medical assistant jobs open in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Scranton and many other cities in Pennsylvania, according to Indeed.com. Medical assistants work at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient facilities, government facilities, medical laboratories, and nursing care facilities.
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Pennsylvania Medical Assistant FAQs
How can I become a Medical Assistant in Pennsylvania?
Education: Enroll in a medical assistant training program, typically offered by community colleges or schools like ours here at USCI. Some programs can take 1-2 years, but ours can be complete in as little as 4 months.
Certification: While not mandatory in Pennsylvania, earning certification (e.g., CCMA or RMA) can enhance job prospects.
Job Search: Work with our career coaches (included in your program) to enhance your resume and practice mock interviews. Then you’ll be ready to start looking for positions in clinics, hospitals, or medical offices.
How much does a medical assistant make in Pennsylvania?
Medical assistants in Pennsylvania make on average $39,480* per year according to O*Net.
