Program Description

The CMAA Instructor-Guided program is a 220-hour online program led by a WMTC instructor. You attend live online class sessions with real instruction, real interaction, and real accountability — all from the comfort of your home or anywhere with a WiFi connection.

Get your foot in the door and build the confidence you need for a career in today's busy medical settings. You will cover front office operations, patient scheduling, insurance verification, medical records, billing basics, HIPAA compliance, and professional communication.

Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam — a credential recognized by employers across all healthcare settings.

WMTC is partnered with NHA. The curriculum, online experience, and certification support are provided by one of the nation's leading healthcare credentialing institutions.

What is a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)?

A Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) is a healthcare professional who has earned certification through a recognized organization, demonstrating their competence and knowledge in medical office administration. CMAAs handle the front-office operations that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly — from scheduling appointments and verifying insurance to managing patient records and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Where Can I Work?

Certified Medical Administrative Assistants are in demand across a wide range of healthcare settings.

NHA CMAA National Certification

This program prepares students to sit for the NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam — a nationally recognized credential that validates front office and administrative competency.

The NHA CMAA exam covers scheduling, patient registration, insurance verification, medical records, billing basics, and HIPAA compliance. WMTC provides NHA exam prep resources as part of your enrollment.

Salary ranges for medical administrative assistants run from $25,390 to $51,890 according to the BLS, with 30% of employers reporting increased responsibility for the role compared to prior years.

On-Campus NHA Test Dates