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Allied Healthcare Professional

Online Certification Training

This multi-certification program is the ultimate entry into the healthcare industry, combining the skills of pharmacy technician, electronic health records, billing and coding, and medical office administration. Watch our program sneak peek below!

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Issuing Authorities

Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. 


These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard.” Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs

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MedCerts programs are developed with collaboration from our in-house production team, industry-recognized subject matter experts and our education technology design team. From interactive simulations, interviews with real world experts, game based learning and more, our Instructional Design education model is created to meet the needs of every type of learner.

Is Allied Healthcare Professional Training Right For You?

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This fun, online quiz takes just 3 minutes to complete and provides you with a personalized report to find out if short-term online career training is right for you. The report identifies your strengths and social style, plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.

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MedCerts Tuition Advantage

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.

Monthly Payment Options as low as

$

519

Payment Plans for Every Student

Talk with an Education Consultant to pick the perfect payment plan, from paying in full to installments with interest rates from 0-12%.

Total Tuition

$

6,000

Pay in Full

The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.

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The pricing listed above for a monthly payment plan is an estimate for the cost of an 12-month payment plan including down payment. Final pricing is given at time of purchase and may vary from both pricing examples above.
*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants

MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What Does an Allied Healthcare Professional Do?

A career in Allied Health offers a multitude of opportunities and the flexibility to choose a variety of paths. No matter what career you choose, you’ll play an essential role in patients’ health and medical treatment. Through the Allied Healthcare Professional course, you’ll have the option to work in a medical front office handling billing and coding, electronic health records, scheduling and assisting patients or in a pharmacy environment assisting pharmacists.

22,938

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Allied Healthcare Professionals will see available jobs grow 10.6% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

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Graduates of the Allied Healthcare Professional online program have an undeniable edge in the marketplace. Not only will students receive cross-training in multiple disciplines, but they are uniquely qualified for a variety of in-demand and high-growth careers.

This 8-Month online program provides courses in Medical Office Procedures and Administration, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Pharmacy Technician and Insurance Billing and Coding Essentials. You’ll build a well-rounded resume of knowledge with expertise in the front office arenas of insurance billing, coding, electronic health records and the medication background of a pharmacy technician. When your program is complete, MedCerts covers your registration costs to sit for four Allied Healthcare Professional Certifications including Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC) and Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT). Some potential career opportunities and job titles include Health and Medical Administrative Services, Medical Office Management and Administration, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator and more.

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  1. Comply with pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations
  2. Appreciate how the use of EHR, practice management & pharmacy systems affect patient safety and reimbursement
  3. Recognize ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers and how to utilize them for billing
  4. Apply knowledge of pharmacology, medication order fill and inventory management in the pharmacy

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. eBook: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant
  3. eBook: Integrated Electronic Health Records
  4. eBook: Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach
  5. eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
  6. Competency assessments
  7. National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Eligible Certifications

CPhT

Online CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification Course

CMAA

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification

CEHRS

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist

MCBC

Medical Coder & Biller Certification

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Job Opportunities

Career Potential

EMR and EHR Assistant

$35,000 – $74,000

Estimated Salary

Patient Services Representative

$24,000 – $48,000

Estimated Salary

Entry-Level

Pharmacy Technician

$19,000 – $49,000

Estimated Salary

Disclaimers

  1. Students in WA State: the pharmacy technician certification is NOT approved for long-term licensing. The WA Board of Pharmacy has additional requirements if the student plans to permanently reside in Washington. If a student is living in WA short-term (less than 2 years) they can obtain a temporary license.
  2. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

FAQs: Online Allied Healthcare Professional Online Certification Training

An allied healthcare professional supports patient care and healthcare operations. They work in diverse settings, such as medical front offices handling billing, coding and patient scheduling, or in assisting pharmacists. These professionals are vital to the effective functioning of the healthcare system and play essential roles in patient health and medical treatment.

Healthcare occupations are expected to expand significantly faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. Each year, approximately 1.8 million job openings are anticipated in these fields, driven by both new job growth and the need to fill positions vacated by workers leaving the sector permanently.

The average starting salary for allied healthcare professionals begins at $35,683. Long-term career potential earnings can reach up to $74,000 for specialty niches such as EMR and EHR assistants. Salaries can vary based on location, experience and the specific setting in which they work.

To become an Allied Healthcare Professional, you need a high school diploma or equivalent and formal training through an institution such as MedCerts. After completing a recognized program, the next step is to pass your certification exams, including the CMAA, CEHRS, CPhT and MCBC exams.

In the Allied Healthcare Professional program, you will learn skills like: 

  • Pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations
  • Use of EHR, practice management & how pharmacy systems affect patient safety and reimbursement
  • ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers and how to utilize them for billing
  • Pharmacology, medication order fill and inventory management in the pharmacy

To enroll in the Allied Healthcare Professional program, you will need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment.

The cost of the program is $6,000.The cost includes all of your materials and certification exam fees for the CMAA, CEHRS. MCBC and ExCPhT examinations.

MedCerts offers various payment options for the Allied Healthcare Professional certification training program in order to make education accessible for all. This includes monthly payments as low as $519 or the option to utilize government grant funding.

While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like: 

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The total duration of MedCerts’ Medical Front Office Administration Specialist program is 33 weeks if completing 15-20 hours of coursework per week.

MedCerts’ certification programs are fully online and designed for remote learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace. The instructional design incorporates interactive elements, simulations and expert instruction. 

Required courses for the Allied Healthcare Professional program include Medical Office Procedures and Administration, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Pharmacy Technician and Insurance Billing and Coding Essentials.

MedCerts includes exam fees and preparation materials in the program cost. The courses are designed to prepare students to take and pass the CMAA, CEHRS, CPhT and MCBC exams. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.

The Allied Healthcare Professional program includes expert-led video training, eBooks and competency assessments. MedCerts-covered materials also include the cost of the national certification exam fees. Students get access to additional services like dedicated advisors and tailored support as well.

Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.

There are no clinical requirements for the Allied Healthcare Professional program.

We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certifications you’ll earn in this program are accredited through the exam-issuing authorities, the National Healthcareer Association and the American Medical Certification Association. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

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