Online Medical Administrative Assistant program
Complete your medical administrative assistant coursework online from home, with support from Palladium Technical Academy instructors and staff. Total cost $7,000.
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Online Medical Administrative Assistant program at a glance
From the Palladium Technical Academy 2026 School Catalog.
| Program length | 20 weeks · 480 clock hours · 32 quarter credit hours |
|---|---|
| Format | Fully online. This program is offered online only. |
| Schedule | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Total cost | $7,000 Tuition $5,850 · Registration $75 · STRF $17.50 · Books/equipment $1,057.50 |
| Financial aid | Federal financial aid is not available for this program. Ask admissions about payment arrangements. |
| Externship | 60 hours, completed in person at a healthcare site |
| Training software | All instruction is done using an electronic health record (EHR) system, the same kind of software used in medical offices. |
| Credential | Diploma |
What you'll learn
A front-office program, focused entirely on the front desk of a medical practice, clinic or hospital. It does not include clinical duties such as drawing blood. You will learn office procedures, records management, scheduling, patient communications, insurance verification, billing basics, HIPAA and electronic medical records. All instruction is done using an electronic health record (EHR) system.
| Medical Fundamentals | 40 hrs |
| Computer Essentials | 40 hrs |
| Business & Medical Office | 40 hrs |
| Medical Office Procedures | 60 hrs |
| Medical Records Management | 60 hrs |
| Insurance & Billing Basics | 40 hrs |
| HIPAA-EMR | 60 hrs |
| Office Communications | 40 hrs |
| Employment Preparation | 40 hrs |
| Externship | 60 hrs |
| Total | 480 hrs |
How to enroll
Admission requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC, CHSPE, or a home-school transcript).
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Send the form or call. An admissions advisor will answer your questions.
Interview
Meet with an admissions representative by phone, online or on campus.
Assessment
Pass the Wonderlic assessment (English, reading, numerical) with a score of 60% or higher.
Enroll
Complete your application and review tuition, fees and payment options.
Questions about studying online
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Can I take the Medical Administrative Assistant program online?
Yes. Fully online. This program is offered online only.
Does this program include drawing blood or other clinical work?
No. Medical Administrative Assistant is strictly a front-desk program: scheduling, patient registration, medical records, insurance verification and billing basics. Clinical skills such as drawing blood are taught in our Medical Clinical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician programs.
Will I train on real medical office software?
Yes. All instruction is done using an electronic health record (EHR) system, so you practice on the same kind of software used in medical offices.
Is the externship online?
No. The 60-hour externship is completed in person at a healthcare site. Ask admissions about externship locations.
How long is the online Medical Administrative Assistant program?
20 weeks and 480 clock hours, including the 60-hour externship.
How much does it cost?
The total cost is $7,000: Tuition $5,850, Registration $75, STRF $17.50, Books/equipment $1,057.50.
Is financial aid available?
Federal financial aid is not available for this program. Ask admissions about payment arrangements.
Do I need experience?
No. You need a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and must pass the Wonderlic entrance assessment with a score of 60% or higher.
What language are classes taught in?
All instruction is provided in English.
When does the next class start?
Send the form or call and we will give you the next start date.
Palladium Technical Academy is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Program costs, completion and placement information are available in the 2026 School Catalog and the Medical Administrative Assistant School Performance Fact Sheet. See all consumer disclosures.
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