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Healthcare

If you're interested in working in the healthcare industry, take the first step toward a new career with one of Penn Foster's online healthcare training programs. These affordable programs are all offered online, and can be taken at your own pace. From clinical care to healthcare administration, browse our offerings to find the healthcare training option that is right for you.

AVG SALARY**

$33,600/yr

NUMBER OF JOBS**

1.8 Million

Popular Healthcare Programs

In Demand
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Medical Assistant
Career Diploma

Prepare for a career helping others in a doctor's office or clinic with Penn Foster's accelerated, online Medical Assistant Training Program.

11 months As low as $59/mo
In Demand
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Medical Billing and Coding
Career Diploma

This online, self-paced program can train you to start working toward a medical billing and coding career.

10 months As low as $59/mo
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Pharmacy Technician Professional
Career Diploma

Prepare to become a certified pharmacy technician in as little as 8-12 months with Penn Foster’s ASHP-accredited online training program.

13 months As low as $59/mo

All Healthcare Programs

17 Programs

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Anatomy and Physiology

Certificate 1 month Total cost $329
In Demand
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Dental Assistant

Career Diploma 3 months As low as $59/mo
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Electronic Medical Records

Certificate 3 months Total cost $399
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Health Care Management

Associate Degree 5 months per semester As low as $59/mo
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Home Health Aide

Career Diploma 9 months As low as $59/mo
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Medical Administrative Assistant 

Career Diploma 4 months As low as $59/mo
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Medical Assistant

Associate Degree 6 months per semester As low as $59/mo
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Medical Assistant

Career Diploma 11 months As low as $59/mo
In Demand
medical billing and coding technician organizing medical records.

Medical Billing and Coding

Career Diploma 10 months As low as $59/mo
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Medical Coding Professional

Professional Training As low as $69/mo
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Medical Terminology

Certificate 1 month As low as $50/mo
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Medical Transcriptionist

Career Diploma 7 months As low as $59/mo
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Optician Exam Prep

Career Diploma 11 months As low as $59/mo
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Pharmacy Technician

Career Diploma 4 months As low as $59/mo
In Demand
pharmacy technician reading chart in pharmacy.

Pharmacy Technician Professional

Career Diploma 13 months As low as $59/mo
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Physical Therapy Aide

Career Diploma 1 month As low as $59/mo
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Sterile Processing

Career Diploma 2 months As low as $59/mo

Our Proven Healthcare Learning Model

Empowering students to reach their professional goals

Flexible

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Start anytime

Interactive

  • Digital study guides
  • Audio and video content
  • Dynamic practical exercises

Supportive

  • Career Services
  • Live support
  • Academic Guidance

Connected

  • Credentialed Instructor Assistance
  • Student Services
  • Student Community

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Resources to help you choose the right healthcare program for you.

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Which is right for you?

Need help deciding which level of program to pursue?

Career Certificate

  1. Typically takes less than 6 months to complete
  2. Focus on job-specific skills needed for success in certain occupations
  3. For people looking to update their skills or pursue an interest in a field

Career Diploma

  1. Time to complete can vary depending on the program
  2. Provides the skills to prepare an individual to move to a new career path
  3. Help you prepare for industry recognized certifications

Associate Degree

  1. Multi-semester, long form college program
  2. Includes general education courses plus occupation specific curriculum
  3. Helps prepare people for occupations that require a degree

Interested in Individual Courses?

Jump-start your college education, earn credits toward a degree, or learn new skill.

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Looking for healthcare training for your workers?

Penn Foster currently works with hundreds of leading employers to meet their unique organizational needs.
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Student Success Stories

Penn Foster’s healthcare training programs help students prepare for a new career in healthcare. These programs have helped recent graduates learn at their own pace, find new jobs, and qualify for promotions. Learn more about their experiences and how Penn Foster worked for them.
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DaLaysha E.

2018 Medical Administrative Assistant Graduate

"I would recommend Penn Foster because after attending and finally graduating it brought me nothing but greatness. Having my career diploma means something, and has put me in the position I’m in today."

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Disclaimer:

*Start for $20 offer applies to select programs.

Sources:

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Healthcare Occupations." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed October 2, 2023.

Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.