Medical Assistant Diploma
Sullivan University’s accelerated Medical Assistant Diploma is designed to get you career-ready in just 12 months. You’ll dive into office and lab procedures, medical software, and pharmacology, equipping you with a solid foundation for the medical assisting field. Plus, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience through a 200-hour clinical placement, where you’ll practice what you’ve learned in a real medical setting. By the time you land your first job, you’ll be fully prepared to jump right in and make an impact from day one.
Est. time to completion:
12–18 months*
Credit hours:
57
Cost per credit hour:
$320
Hands-on learning
Get real-world ready with clinical experience.
Earn your credentials
Show your future employer that you’ve met the highest standards of preparation in the field.
Flexible format
All courses are completed online, with the exception of a one-week on-campus bootcamp and clinical rotations.
Medical Assistant Diploma
Curriculum
Overview
Graduates of the Medical Assistant Diploma will be qualified to assist in all areas of Medical Assisting, including administrative support duties, clinical procedures, insurance coding, and patient care.
Courses
For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.
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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
The Medical Assistant program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Allied Health. View licensure disclosures by state.