Dignity College of Healthcare Medical Administrative Assistant program is nationally accredited. It is a 160 hour program. Clinical internship is included in the training. At the end of the program study, the student will be eligible to sit for the national certification exam for Medical Administrative Assistants. Textbooks and national certification exam review are included in the tuition. Individuals who complete this course can work as hospital unit secretaries, or medical clerks in any healthcare setting. Medical Unit secretary jobs are on the rise.