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

Total Tuition: $3,250

High School Diploma or GED:

A High School Diploma or GED is not required to enroll into this program.

However, a High School Diploma or GED is required to sit for the NHA CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) national certification exam.

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Deposit:

A $550 non-refundable deposit is required to enroll and secure your seat in the Medical Administrative Assistant program.

At checkout, students will have the option to:

• Choose student financing, or

• Pay the remaining balance on the first day of class.

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Uniforms:

Jacobs Medical Academy provides 1 set of uniforms to all enrolled students as part of the program requirements. Students will receive their uniforms directly from the school prior to the first day of class.

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Online Students:

Fully online students have no set schedule. Log in and complete your work anytime during the week, but all assignments that are due for the week, must be completed by Friday @ 11:59p.

Computer Lab Access for Online & Hybrid Students

Students enrolled in online or hybrid programs may attend the school Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to utilize school computers, internet access, and educational resources for the completion of coursework, assignments, and other program-related activities. Access is subject to availability and must be used for educational purposes only. Students are expected to follow all school policies while utilizing school resources.

SC Works / WIOA Funding/ Eckerd Connects:

To see if Jacobs Medical Academy is a WIOA-approved provider in your county, please click the SC Works tab located on our website.

Students interested in WIOA grant funding must begin the process through their local SC Works branch.

Please note:

• The WIOA approval process is NOT overnight

• It may take several weeks to several months

• Eligibility is determined only by your local SC Works office

For questions or to begin your application, please contact your local SC Works branch directly.

NHA Exam

Eligible graduates (tuition paid in full + program passed + HS diploma/GED) receive 1 NHA CMAA exam covered by the school ($134 value).

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Non-Refundable Items

Enrollment deposit, tuition payments or any fees paid directly to NHA.

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Graduation Items

Upon successful completion of the program and a zero tuition balance, students will receive:

• A lab jacket

• A graduation cap

• A professional graduation photoshoot, which includes 2 edited photos at no additional fee

• A certificate of completion

All graduation items and photos are covered by the school.

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Program Length

80 clock hours
13 weeks
Hybrid or Fully Online learning
Weekday Option: Tuesday (2P - 5P & Wednesday (Hybrid)