Jacobs Medical Academy

Medical Administrative Assistant

The Medical Administrative Assistant Program at Jacobs Medical Academy is a 80-hour, 13-week training program designed to prepare students for the essential front-office responsibilities that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly. Medical Administrative Assistants are often the first point of contact for patients and play a critical role in managing communication, scheduling, and recordkeeping. In this program, students will learn skills in appointment scheduling, electronic health records management, billing and insurance processing, and maintaining medical charts, while also gaining knowledge in medical terminology, healthcare laws and ethics, and professional office procedures. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. Career opportunities include positions in physicians’ offices, specialty clinics, hospitals, outpatient centers, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations that rely on skilled administrative support. The program is offered in a Hybrid format or fully Online option, giving students the flexibility to choose the path that best fits their schedule.

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Program Cost

Tuition & Payment Options

Tuition: $3,731

At Jacobs Medical Academy, we offer four ways to pay for your education.

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Student Loan Financing

Qualified applicants may be eligible to start school with no enrollment deposit through our student loan partner. Loan approval is based on the lender’s requirements and is not guaranteed. Choose Student Loan Appointment for this option.

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How to Get Started

Enroll today by paying your $25 enrollment deposit. Your first tuition payment is due the first week of class. Payments will be scheduled on ACH draft.

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Finish Debt-Free Financing:

Graduate debt-free with Jacobs Medical Academy’s in-house financing option. This payment plan is designed so your tuition is paid in full by your last day of class.

Students who choose this option will pay a higher enrollment deposit, and their weekly or bi-weekly payments will be adjusted to ensure their tuition balance is paid in full by the completion of the program.

Please Note: Students with an outstanding tuition balance at the end of their program will not receive a Certificate of Completion, participate in Graduation, participate in the Graduation Photo Shoot, or be referred for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam until their tuition balance has been paid in full.

A $568.70 non-refundable enrollment deposit is required to start this plan and will be applied toward your tuition.

After the enrollment deposit, choose the payment schedule that best fits your budget:

Weekly: 13 payments of $258.15
Bi-Weekly: 7 payments of $479.43

Weekly and bi-weekly payment amounts include the ACH processing fee.

We also accept Klarna and Afterpay for students who qualify.

Questions? Contact our Admissions Office at

864-285-4994.

High School Diploma or GED

A high school diploma or GED is not required to enroll in the Medical Administrative Assistant program. However, it is required for graduates who wish to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam.

Uniforms

Jacobs Medical Academy provides one set of program uniforms to all enrolled students. Uniforms are distributed prior to the first day of class.

Online Students

Fully online students do not have a scheduled class time. Students may log in and complete coursework at their convenience throughout the week. Weekly assignments must be completed by Friday at 11:59 PM (EST).

Computer Lab Access

Students enrolled in online or hybrid programs may use the school’s computer lab Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to complete coursework, access the internet, and utilize educational resources. Computer lab access is subject to availability and is intended for educational purposes only. All students are expected to follow school policies while using campus resources.

National Certification Exam

National Certification Exam Eligibility

Students who successfully complete the program with an overall grade of 70% or higher and provide proof of a high school diploma or GED will be referred to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam.

The national certification exam fee is not included in tuition because eligibility to take the exam is based on successful program completion and meeting NHA eligibility requirements. Students who do not successfully complete the program or who do not possess a high school diploma or GED are not eligible to take the national certification exam.

Students who successfully complete the program and meet all eligibility requirements will have the opportunity to purchase the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification exam after they have been officially notified that they have passed the program.

Current NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Exam Fee: $134 (subject to change by NHA).

Graduation

Students who successfully complete the program and have a zero tuition balance are eligible to receive:

• Participation in the graduation ceremony
• Professional graduation photoshoot with two professionally edited digital photographs
• Certificate of Completion

Graduation items and photos are provided by Jacobs Medical Academy at no additional cost for eligible graduates.

SC Works Funding

Eligible students may qualify for tuition assistance through SC Works.

Contact your local SC Works
Request to be scheduled for an orientation

STUDENT LOAN

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Program Length

13 weeks
Hybrid or Fully Online learning
Weekday Option: Wednesdays 3P-6P (Hybrid)