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Healthcare certification pathway

Medical Administrative AssistantNHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Prepare to support patient access, scheduling, records, communication, and the day-to-day administrative work of modern healthcare organizations.

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Medical administrative professional
Credential preparationNHA CMAAIndustry-aligned occupational training and certification preparation.
Credential alignmentNHA CMAAPreparation aligned to recognized industry knowledge and credential requirements.
DeliveryFlexible online trainingStructured occupational preparation supported by AimHigh.
Career fieldHealthcare administrationCareer-focused knowledge for entry-level occupational opportunities.

Program overview

Keep healthcare offices connected and organized.

Medical administrative assistants support the patient experience and help clinical teams operate efficiently through accurate communication, scheduling, records, and office coordination.

Patient-centered administration

Build practical knowledge for front-office workflow, patient communication, documentation, scheduling, and healthcare professionalism.

01

Patient communication

Use professional communication practices across in-person, telephone, and digital interactions.

02

Scheduling and workflow

Coordinate appointments, referrals, documentation, and common healthcare office processes.

03

Health records

Support accurate record handling, data entry, organization, and confidentiality.

04

Office professionalism

Apply service, teamwork, privacy, accuracy, and administrative problem-solving practices.

Industry credential alignment

Preparation for the NHA CMAA credential.

AimHigh builds healthcare administrative knowledge and supports preparation to pursue the separately awarded national CMAA certification through the applicable credentialing organization.

Patient AccessSchedulingHealth RecordsOffice Operations
Healthcare certification pathwayMedical Administrative Assistant
  • Industry-aligned occupational preparation
  • Structured online learning experience
  • Certification-readiness support

Career opportunities

Skills that support in-demand work.

Training prepares participants with foundational occupational knowledge that can support entry-level opportunities across the field.

Potential role

Medical Administrative Assistant

Potential role

Patient Access Representative

Potential role

Medical Office Assistant

Potential role

Healthcare Reception Specialist

Enrollment to opportunity

A clear certification journey.

AimHigh guides prospective participants from application through occupational training, credential preparation, and career-readiness support.

1

Apply

Submit the public Enrollment Application for admissions and eligibility review.

2

Build knowledge

Develop occupational foundations through structured online certification training.

3

Prepare for credentials

Follow applicable certification arrangements confirmed through AimHigh.

4

Move forward

Use new occupational knowledge and career-readiness preparation to pursue employment.