This course is an Online Asynchronous learning (self-guided) course.  Students have 24/7 access to their course to submit assignments. PCC recommends devoting 12 – 15 hours per week to your studies to ensure you complete by the scheduled end date. Students will have available access to their instructor via email, telephone or scheduled Zoom sessions should they need assistance.  The learning objectives outlined in the course brochure provide a map of the knowledge and skills you’ll gain as you complete each module.

Requirements:
1) Students must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency.
2) Computer skills are encouraged as this is an online course completed through Moodle LMS platform.  

  • View the  Course Brochure  to see the topics covered and learn industry facts as a Medical Administrative Assistant w/EHR Specialist.
  • This is a complex course. Please review the course brochure before registering.
SECTION DATELOCATIONSCHEDULEREGISTER
53593

January 8 – May 9, 2025
Registration Closes: Jan. 6 @ 12 p.m.
OnlineOnline – Asynchronous
Opens January 9May 14 – Sept. 12, 2025
Registration Closes: May 12 @ 12 p.m.
OnlineOnline – Asynchronous
Opens July 2Aug. 13 – Dec. 12, 2025
Registration Closes: Aug. 11 @ 12 p.m.
OnlineOnline – Asynchronous

Please register only if you are ready to complete your payment. Details about available scholarship funds will be included in the payment instructions email. Thank you for your cooperation.

COURSE FEES (effective July 1):

  • $185 – Registration
    Please register only if you are ready to complete your payment. Details about available scholarship funds will be included in the payment instructions email. Thank you for your cooperation.
  • Medical Assisting: Admin & Clinical, Booth 8th edition, Connect access card.
    $131.17 (plus tax) for Connect Access + eBook
    $224.00 (plus tax) for Connect Access + Loose-Leaf
    Students will be directed to complete purchase when accessing first assignment. Do not purchase elsewhere.    
  • $84 – NHA CMAA Online Study Guide & Practice Exam (optional)
  • $75 – NHA CEHRS Online Study Guide & Practice Exam (optional)
  • $129 – CMAA National Board Exam
  • $129 – CEHRS National Board Exam 
FUNDING ASSISTANCE:
  • Scholarships are available for Person or Caswell County Residents, of 1 year or more, to cover registration fee only. The link to apply will be sent via email with your payment instructions once you have been registered for the course.
  • Students residing outside Person and Caswell Counties or those needing assistance to pay for full course are encouraged to contact their local NC Works or Telamon Corporation Office to find out if they qualify for their services.


For additional assistance, please contact Lori Watlington at lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu or by phone at (336) 694-8080.

Suggested Course Sequence - Full Time Student

Students who successful pass the OST-2800-Medical Administrative Assistant w/EHR will receive credit for the following courses toward a degree in Medical Assisting. Students may contact Amy Newton, Coordinator Medical Assisting, for more information.
Crosswalk to Medical Assisting:
MED 121
MED 122
MED 118
OST 148
MED 130
MED 131