UMA gives you personalized attention as you train for a career as a medical administrative assistant. Professionals in this field may hold a position as front office staff, customer service representative or medical secretary.
Some skills you'll learn as a student:
Our online Medical Administrative Assistant associate degree program can help you get on the right career path. This program typically lasts 18 months. 1 Classes at UMA help prepare you to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. If you meet eligibility requirements and pass this exam, you'll become certified which can help you stand out as an applicant. This certification is considered an addition to the training you receive at UMA and is not required to graduate.
When you graduate, you'll be prepared to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam, if qualified. Job search assistance service is included in tuition as well. While employment in the field of secretaries and administrative assistants is experiencing a 10% decline, the medical secretary and administrative assistant field is projected to grow 7% from 2022 to 2032. 2