Penn Foster College Nursing Assistant Programs


Penn Foster College offers a medical assistant program that prepares students to assist nurses and physicians in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, medical group practices, and home health agencies. The program is offered online using modern technology to teach students at a location most convenient for them.

Programs Overview

  • AAS in Medical Assisting: Students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science program in medical assisting take classes in anatomy and physiology, medical coding, clinical procedures theory, and medical terminology. The program provides all the necessary credentials to acquire an entry-level position in the field.

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    Facts About Penn Foster College

    Penn Foster College is a private, distance education institution that primarily provides associate of science degrees. The school is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. Additional facts include:

    • Founded in 1890 by a Pennsylvania newspaper editor.
    • Degree fields include business, criminal justice, early childhood education, engineering and computer science, technology, and health care.
    • Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

    Top Online Medical Assisting Programs

    It is important to note that an online nursing assistant degree does not exist, but the following schools offer online degrees in medical assisting or similarly related fields which may be suitable for individuals pursuing careers as nursing assistants. By clicking on links below, you can request information from each school about its tuition, classes, and programs.

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    Kaplan University
    AAS in Medical Assisting
    AAS in Health IT
    AAS in Medical Office Mgmt
    AAS in Medical Transcription
    		 Kaplan University — Kaplan University is an accredited university, offering 170 degrees and programs. Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting and Health Information Technology prepare students to pursue entry-level positions in the ambulatory medical field and for entry-level positions in health information management. Financial aid is available for those who apply and qualify.
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    University of Phoenix
    AA in Health Care
    AA in Medical Records
    		 University of Phoenix — The University of Phoenix is an accredited university that offers over 200 different programs. Students enrolled in the health care associate's program have the opportunity to learn about health organizations and policy, while the Associate in Medical Records is designed for students interested in learning about medical record keeping. An associate degree in health care or medical records offers students the opportunity to work in a variety of different jobs as they relate to the healthcare field.
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    Keiser University
    AS in Medical Assisting
    AS in Health Services
    		 Keiser University — Keiser University is an accredited university offering over 80 programs. Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting prepares you for a fulfilling career in health care, shaping you to be an essential part of a physician's office, clinic or other medical environments. The Associate of Science degree in Health Services program prepares students in both business and health service administration.
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    Herzing University
    AS in Medical Assisting
    AS in Health Information Mgmt
    AS in Medical Billing & Coding
    AS in Medical Office Admin
    		 Herzing University — Herzing University is an accredited university offering opportunities to earn Master's, Bachelor's, Associate Degrees in over 45 different programs. Graduates of the Herzing University Associate's degree in Medical Assisting and Office Administration programs gain knowledge of medical billing and reimbursement. The associate degree programs are designed to help prepare students for entry-level office positions in the healthcare industry.
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    Bryant & Stratton College
    AAS in Medical Assisting
    		 Bryant & Stratton College — Bryant & Stratton College offers more than 20 unique associate and bachelor's degree programs. The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting program prepares students for a fulfilling career as a medical assistant in a private practice, hospital, clinic or government agency. Financial aid is available for those who apply and qualify.
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