Medical Assisting

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.

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.

Learn from experienced and knowledgeable healthcare professionals. Faculty members are content-area experts that are excited to teach the next generation of medical assistants.

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.

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.

• Application deadline: June 15, 2024
• Orientation week: July 29, 2024
• Online classes begin: Aug. 5, 2024
• Skills Intensive*: Jan. 30 - Feb, 1 2025

*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.

• At least 18 years old
• Proof of GED or high school diploma
• Respond to a series of interview questions
• Pay $50 application fee

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.

Courses are not transferable. However, you can obtain Experiential Learning Credit to use toward a degree. 

Get started today. Complete the form below to learn more or contact us at medical-assisting@memphis.edu.

College of Health Sciences
medical-assisting@memphis.edu

University of Memphis   |   Memphis, TN 38152

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