Online Healthcare Training in Illinois
SCC's Medical Administrative Assistant program is a 100% online, asynchronous certificate you can complete from anywhere in Illinois in about 39 weeks. It prepares you for entry-level medical office roles and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam — no clinical placement or on-campus visits required. You'll learn about medical terminology, Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, scheduling, HIPAA, and billing fundamentals. Total cost: $18,740.
Study healthcare from home in Illinois
Study online asynchronously from anywhere in Illinois for about 39 weeks (780 clock hours). Total cost is $18,740 including tuition, books, supplies, testing fees, and the technology fee. No commuting or clinical placement is required.
What you will learn
The curriculum prepares you for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, covering medical terminology, Electronic Health Records (EHR), scheduling, HIPAA, and billing fundamentals.
Also 100% online: Health Information Management
SCC's Health Information Management (HIM) program is a 100% online certificate you can complete in about 39 weeks (780 clock hours, 53 quarter credits). It prepares you for entry-level roles managing the accuracy, security, and analysis of healthcare data — electronic health records, ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS coding, HIPAA compliance, and data analytics. No clinical site or externship required. Total cost: $23,510.
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SCC also offers hybrid Medical Assistant and Practical Nursing programs, plus on-campus CNA and Phlebotomy at our Gurnee campus. Explore all programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study healthcare online at SCC?
Yes. SCC's Medical Administrative Assistant and Health Information Management programs are 100% online, so you can study from anywhere in Illinois with no on-campus visits. The Medical Assistant and Practical Nursing programs are hybrid, combining online coursework with in-person labs.
How long is the Medical Administrative Assistant program, and is it online, hybrid, or on-campus?
Medical Administrative Assistant is a 100% online, asynchronous certificate you can complete from anywhere in Illinois in about 39 weeks (780 clock hours). No on-campus visits are required.
How much does the Medical Administrative Assistant program cost, and what is included?
Total cost is $18,740, including tuition, books and supplies, testing fees, and a technology fee. See the cost page for details.
What certification or exam am I eligible for after finishing?
The Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares you for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam and entry-level medical office roles. Some medical administrative positions may offer remote or hybrid work arrangements, depending on the employer, job duties, experience, and position requirements. SCC does not guarantee remote employment.