Medical Assisting
6-month online program
Gain an exciting new career as a medical assistant by obtaining your certification from the comfort of your own home. Learn the necessary administrative and clinical skills needed for employment in busy outpatient facilities.
This program is for non-degree seeking individuals. Acceptance and enrollment at the University of Memphis is NOT required.
Program Highlights
Accommodating
Don’t let your busy schedule stand in the way of achieving your goals. Our asynchronous
delivery model allows you to fit school into your busy schedule.
Experienced Faculty
Learn from experienced and knowledgeable healthcare professionals. Faculty members
are content-area experts that are excited to teach the next generation of medical
assistants.
Dedicated Support
Faculty members strive to provide each student with individualized feedback and support.
Progress is monitored and additional support is given to ensure each learner is successful.
Affordable
We understand that going back to school can cause financial strain. Enjoy the affordability
and utilize our payment plan to ensure you have financial peace of mind.
About the Program
Medical assistants are currently in high demand, with a projected 16% job growth over the next 10 years — a much greater rate than the average for all occupations. Medical assistants are widely employed in outpatient clinics, medical offices, hospitals, nursing homes and other medical establishments. The work that was once performed by registered nurses (e.g., medical history, vital signs, phlebotomy, medication administration, EKG, etc.) is now often performed by medical assistants who support nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and doctors.
Individuals can obtain their medical assisting certification in as little as six months with our fully online medical assisting program. Through interactive and engaging online content, we prepare individuals to sit for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) examination. Prior to program completion individuals are required to complete a two to three-day clinical skills lab to ensure hands-on clinical competencies have been met.
Join the Upcoming Cohort
2025 Cohort Dates
Application deadline: Jan. 5
Orientation week: Jan. 26
Online classes begin: Feb. 2
Skills intensive*: July 24-26
*A mandatory 3-day in-person training at the University of Memphis is required to
ensure learners develop the necessary hands-on clinical skills of a medical assistant.
Application Requirements
- Be a at least 18 years of age
- Provide proof of GED or high school diploma
- Respond to a series of interview questions
- Pay $50 application fee
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual wage for Medical Assistants is $40,700.
As a student in this program, you will learn the administrative and clinical skills necessary to work as a medical assistant. Administrative duties covered include patient scheduling, billing and coding and maintaining medical records. Clinical tasks included are taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, administering medication and more.
The total cost for tuition, books and instruction is $4500. We offer a payment plan—$1500 deposit is required with $1000 due at the beginning of each subsequent block of courses
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to sit for the National HealthCareer Association’s Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) exam.
Most medical assistants work in physician offices, hospitals, surgery centers or long-term care centers.
This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, we do offer a payment plan.
For more information:
Tara Hunter, MS, RN, Program Coordinator
tmhill@memphis.edu