College of Health Sciences

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.

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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.

<h3>Spring 2026</h3> <p><strong>Application deadline:</strong> January 5, 2026<br><strong>Orientation: </strong>January 26, 2026<br><strong>Classes begin:</strong> February 1, 2026<br><strong>Skills intensive*:</strong> July 23-25, 2026<br><span style="font-size: 14px;"><em>*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.</em></span></p> <h3>Application Requirements</h3> <ul> <li>Be a at least 18 years of age</li> <li>Provide proof of GED or high school diploma</li> <li>Respond to a series of interview questions</li> <li>Pay $50 application fee</li> </ul> <a class="d-btn btn btn-primary btn-lg apply" title="Apply for the Fall 2025 MA cohort" role="button" href="https://form.jotform.com/uofmchs/medical-assisting-application-f25" target="_blank" rel="noopener">APPLY NOW ></a> <hr> <em class="ou-je-asset ou-je-placeholder mceNonEditable" data-ou-asset-id="240382">Asset_240382</em> <section class="accordions-basic section-margin"> <div class="container"> <div class="row accordions-row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="accordions-info"> <td data-name="section-intro" data-type="wysiwyg">Frequently Asked Questions</td> </div> </div> <div class="col-12"> <div> <div class="accordion accordion-flush" id="accordion-d25e174"> <div class="accordion-item"> <div class="accordion-header"><button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#item-d25e208" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-d25e208" aria-label="What is the current salary for a medical assistant?">What is the current salary for a medical assistant?</button></div> <div id="item-d25e208" class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#accordion-d25e174"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p>According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual wage for Medical Assistants is $40,700.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <div class="accordion-header"><button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#item-d25e219" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-d25e219" aria-label="What skills will I learn in the program?">What skills will I learn in the program?</button></div> <div id="item-d25e219" class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#accordion-d25e174"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p>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.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <div class="accordion-header"><button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#item-d25e231" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-d25e231" aria-label="How much does the medical assisting program cost?">How much does the medical assisting program cost?</button></div> <div id="item-d25e231" class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#accordion-d25e174"> <div class="accordion-body"> <p>The total cost for tuition, books and instruction is $4500. 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Admission Dates and Deadlines

Fall 2026

App Deadline: July 1, 2026

Deposit Deadline: July 15, 2026

Orientation Week: July 27, 2026

Classes Begin: Aug 3, 2026

Skills Intensives: Session 1 - Jan 7-9, 2027, Session 2 - Jan 14-16, 2027

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current salary for a medical assistant?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual wage for Medical Assistants is $40,700.

What skills will I learn in the program?

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.

How much does the medical assisting program cost?

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

What certification will I receive from this program?

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to sit for the National HealthCareer Association’s Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) exam.

Where can I work as a medical assistant?

Most medical assistants work in physician offices, hospitals, surgery centers or long-term care centers.

Can I use financial aid for this program?

This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, we do offer a payment plan.

Can I transfer the credits to my university?

Please contact your academic advisor for more information.

What if the current cohort is full?

If the application period is still open, but the cohort is full, you'll be placed on a waitlist. Check term info for details.

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