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.

This program is offered as a Short-Term Workforce Development course through Continuing Education and is not eligible for FAFSA funding. Students are responsible for covering the cost of the course out of pocket or seeking financial assistance through a third-party provider. If a scholarship is available through PCC, details will be included in the payment instructions email upon course registration.

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.

COURSE CODE/ SECTION	DATE	LOCATION	SCHEDULE	REGISTER
OST-2800-54859	Aug. 13 – Dec. 12, 2025 Registration Closes: Aug. 12 @ 11:59 p.m.	Online	Online – Asynchronous	Instant Enrollment-Registration Link *Please email Lori Watlington if you receive an error message during registration.

Students will receive an email from Lori Watlington one day prior to the start date with course details and log in information. Students will purchase textbooks on the first day of class directly from the publisher.

Program Registration and Materials Information

• Registration Fee:
  $185 – Please register only if you are ready to complete your payment. Please see information below if you need financial assistance.
• Required Textbook and Course Materials:
  Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical, 8th Edition (Booth) – Connect Access Card
  $174.44 (plus tax) – Includes Connect Access + eBook
  • Students will have the option to purchase a loose-leaf hard copy for $51 (plus tax) once the course begins.
  • Instructions will be provided in the welcome email, sent one day before the course starts.
  • Students will be directed to complete their purchase directly from the publisher when accessing the first assignment. You may choose to purchase from the PCC Bookstore by clicking the link above.
• Optional Study Materials:
  • $84 – NHA CMAA Online Study Guide & Practice Exam
  • $75 – NHA CEHRS Online Study Guide & Practice Exam
• National Certification Exams:
  • $129 – CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) National Board Exam
  • $129 – CEHRS (Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist) National Board Exam
    

FUNDING ASSISTANCE:

• Scholarships are available for Person or Caswell County Residents, of 1 year or more, to cover registration fee only. Students will be required to verify residency through NC Residency Determination Service. If you meet this requirement, please email Susan Tuck for the link for manual registration and scholarship application.
• Students residing outside Person and Caswell Counties or those needing assistance to pay for full course are encouraged to contact their local NC Works to find out if they qualify for their services.

For additional assistance, please contact:
Susan Tuck, Administrative Assistant, at susan.tuck@piedmontcc.edu or by phone at (336) 694-8071.
Lori Watlington, Director, at lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu or by phone at (336) 694-8080.