Curriculum

Online Medical Assistant Program Curriculum

Our comprehensive curriculum can help you gain the skills needed to work in an outpatient setting. Coursework focuses on concepts that can help prepare you to work under the supervision of a physician or licensed nurse performing administrative and clinical tasks.

Medical Assistant

Associate Degree

6 months per semester

As low as $59/mo

1-800-471-3232 (9AM - 9PM ET)

Online Medical Assistant Program Curriculum

  • 4 semesters
  • 22 courses
  • 60 credits
  • 1 externship


Estimated completion time per semester:

  • Fast track = 6 months
  • Average time = 11 months

With Penn Foster, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework. The estimated completion times per semester are based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from November 2020 - October 2021, excluding withdrawals.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

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