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**

$36,140/yr

NUMBER OF JOBS**

1.9 million openings per year for next 10 years

Popular Healthcare Programs

In Demand

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

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

In Demand

pharmacy technician reading chart in pharmacy.

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

Anatomy and Physiology

Certificate 1 month Total cost $399

In Demand

Dental Assistant

Career Diploma 3 months As low as $59/mo

medical records technician reading computer screen and taking notes.

Electronic Medical Records

Certificate 3 months Total cost $399

health care manager and doctor looking at documents.

Health Care Management

Associate Degree 5 months per semester As low as $69/mo

patient greets home nurse at front door.

Home Health Aide

Career Diploma 9 months As low as $59/mo

Medical Administrative Assistant

Career Diploma 4 months As low as $59/mo

Medical Assistant

Associate Degree 6 months per semester As low as $65/mo

In Demand

Medical Assistant

Career Diploma 11 months As low as $59/mo

In Demand

Medical Billing and Coding

Career Diploma 10 months As low as $59/mo

New

Medical Coding Professional

Professional Training As low as $69/mo

two medical terminologist reading computer tablet.

Medical Terminology

Certificate 1 month As low as $50/mo

Medical Transcriptionist

Career Diploma 7 months As low as $59/mo

optician placing prescription glasses on child.

Optician Exam Prep

Career Diploma 11 months As low as $59/mo

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pharmacist reading prescription bottle in pharmacy.

Pharmacy Technician

Career Diploma 4 months As low as $59/mo

In Demand

Pharmacy Technician Professional

Career Diploma 13 months As low as $59/mo

physical therapist helping patient use walking bars.

Physical Therapy Aide

Career Diploma 1 month As low as $59/mo

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
Learning Resource Center

Your Goals, Your Timeline

Find study tips, career advice, and motivation - on your time, at your pace.

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Which is right for you?

Need help deciding which level of program to pursue?

Career Certificate

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

Career Diploma

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

Associate Degree

Multi-semester, long form college program
Includes general education courses plus occupation specific curriculum
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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Katie P.

Medical Billing & Coding Career Diploma Graduate, 2023

“Earning my education with Penn Foster has been a fresh start. I have not competed in a college program before, so to me, it proved I could do this. It was a challenge at times, but the Penn Foster student advisor team was so great, especially at the end when I felt I failed the course when I didn't.”

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Disclaimer:

*Start for $20 offer applies to select programs.

Sources:

¹Total of completed learners from all Penn Foster healthcare programs in 2024.

²Based on data from a 2024 Penn Foster Group End of Program survey of all programs.

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Healthcare Occupations." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed December 2, 2024.

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.