Program Description

The CMAA Instructor-Guided program is a 220-hour online program led by a WMTC instructor. You complete your coursework at your own pace through the online learning portal, and attend one live instructor-hosted class session per month via Microsoft Teams — with real instruction, real interaction, and real accountability, all from the comfort of your home or anywhere with a WiFi connection.

Live sessions are held on the first Wednesday of each month and alternate between a morning slot (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific) and an evening slot (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pacific), so you can find a time that fits your schedule. You can register for each session through your student portal.

Get your foot in the door and build the confidence you need for a career in today's busy medical settings. You will cover front office operations, patient scheduling, insurance verification, medical records, billing basics, HIPAA compliance, and professional communication.

Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam — a credential recognized by employers across all healthcare settings.

WMTC is partnered with NHA. The curriculum, online experience, and certification support are provided by one of the nation's leading healthcare credentialing institutions.

What is a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)?

A Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) is a healthcare professional who has earned certification through a recognized organization, demonstrating their competence and knowledge in medical office administration. CMAAs handle the front-office operations that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly — from scheduling appointments and verifying insurance to managing patient records and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Where Can I Work?

Certified Medical Administrative Assistants are in demand across a wide range of healthcare settings.

NHA CMAA National Certification

This program prepares students to sit for the NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam — a nationally recognized credential that validates front office and administrative competency.

The NHA CMAA exam covers scheduling, patient registration, insurance verification, medical records, billing basics, and HIPAA compliance. WMTC provides NHA exam prep resources as part of your enrollment.

The CMAA is also a powerful stackable certification. Pair it with Medical Billing & Coding to move into revenue cycle and insurance roles, or combine it with EKG Technician training to expand into clinical settings — opening doors to greater earning potential and broader career opportunities.