Professional Certification Program

Medical Assisting

Welcome to Union Centre Institute's Expedited Medical Assisting Program. This streamlined curriculum is engineered specifically for individuals seeking a rapid, focused path through foundational medical assisting concepts.

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Duration

12 Weeks (hybrid)

Next Start

September 2026

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Program Highlights

12 Weeks

Accelerated Track

72 focused clock hours on a fast-paced, streamlined 12-week timeline.

Flexible Digital Learning

Real Practice Experience

Coursework delivered through Elsevier's Sherpath learning platform on your schedule.

Foundational Focus

Core Medical Assisting

Concentrated on the essential fundamentals of medical assisting.

Optional NHA Track

National Certification
 
Choose to sit for the NHA exam with tailored class review support.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our structured program covers everything you need to become a confident, certified medical assistant

12 Weeks · 72 Clock Hours · Hybrid

Medical Foundations

Weeks 1-4
  • Medical terminology & abbreviations
  • Anatomy, physiology & body systems
  • HIPAA, ethics & medical law
  • Infection control & asepsis
  • Patient communication & professionalism
  • Safety & emergency basics

Clinical Essentials

Weeks 5-8
  • Vital signs & patient measurements
  • Assisting with patient exams
  • Pharmacology & medication basics
  • Specimen collection fundamentals
  • EKG & phlebotomy overview
  • Documentation & charting

Administrative & Career Prep

Weeks 9-12
  • Scheduling & medical records
  • Electronic health records (EHR)
  • Insurance, billing & coding basics
  • Front office workflows
  • Professional communication
  • Optional NHA exam review

Hybrid · 72 Clock Hours · Optional NHA Track

Delivery Format

Hybrid Track
  • 72 total clock hours
  • 12-week accelerated timeline
  • Hybrid, flexible learning
  • Driven by the Sherpath platform
  • Adaptive reading checkpoints
  • No external clinical externship

Required Materials

Included with Tuition
  • Sherpath for Medical Assisting platform
  • Elsevier data-driven curriculum engine
  • Digital text modules & assignments
  • Targeted study pathways
  • Adaptive reading checkpoints
  • Full software activation & license keys

Track & Investment

$4,995 Per Student
  • Complete 72-hour curriculum access
  • Full Sherpath platform license
  • Optional NHA exam pathway
  • Tailored class review components
  • Streamlined, focused instruction
  • No externship bundled in this track

Essential Skills You'll Learn

Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology Vital Signs HIPAA & Compliance Infection Control Pharmacology Basics Electronic Health Records Billing & Coding Basics EKG Fundamentals Phlebotomy Basics Patient Communication Scheduling & Records

Your Career Possibilities

Medical assisting opens doors to diverse career paths with competitive salaries and growth opportunities

CNA

Support providers in clinics, practices, and medical offices.

EKG TECH

Handle scheduling, records, and front office operations.

PCT

Assist with patient intake, vitals, and exam preparation.

LPN

Provide direct patient care and administer treatments under nurse supervision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Expedited Medical Assisting program?

The program runs 12 weeks and covers 72 total clock hours. It's an accelerated, high-yield track focused on the essential foundations of medical assisting.

How is the program delivered?

It's fully online. All coursework, reading assignments, and study pathways are delivered through Elsevier's Sherpath for Medical Assisting platform, with adaptive reading checkpoints and digital text modules you work through on a flexible schedule.

How much is tuition and what does it cover?

Tuition is $4,995 per student. That covers complete access to the 72-hour accelerated curriculum and full digital activation and license keys for the Sherpath for Medical Assisting platform.

Will I earn a certification?

Certification is an optional track rather than a built-in requirement. Students who want to can choose to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) examination, and class review components can be tailored to support that pathway. The exam itself is pursued separately from the core program.

Is a clinical externship included?

No. This expedited 12-week track is built as a focused, foundational program and does not include a structured clinical externship. It concentrates on delivering core medical assisting knowledge efficiently.

Do I need prior experience to enroll?

No prior medical experience is required. The program is designed for individuals seeking a rapid, foundational path into medical assisting concepts, building core knowledge from the ground up.

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