Get Hired Remotely.
Get Paid in Dollars.
You don't need a medical degree to work in healthcare. This 6-module programme teaches HIPAA compliance, EHR systems, medical billing and telehealth support — and you leave ready to support clinics and therapists in the US, UK and Canada, from anywhere in Nigeria.
6 modules · 100% remote · Certificate + internship on completion · 1,400+ students already trained at VAA Global
More Than a Certificate
Your training comes with practical experience, progress support, and career tools in your student portal.
A course completion certificate and an internship certificate.
No Background Experience Required
You don't need any prior experience to start — the course builds you up from the fundamentals.
Learn From Your Smartphone
No laptop? No problem — the entire course and student portal work from your phone.
Live Instructor-Led Classes
Every class is live on Google Meet, recorded and available for replay anytime in your student portal.
Hands-On Projects & Feedback
Real project work with direct instructor feedback you can add straight to your CV.
Remote Internship
Apply what you learn in a real internship and build genuine portfolio experience.
Student Dashboard
Track attendance, lessons, assignments, quizzes, exams and progress, with badges for milestones.
Course Resource Library
Recordings, sample CVs, project materials and a full student handbook, yours to keep.
Career Bloom Job Matching
Verified job opportunities matched to your exact skill set.
CV Review
One-on-one review and rewrite support for your CV.
LinkedIn Optimisation
A profile rebuild that gets you found by recruiters.
Cover Letter Writing Support
Learn to write cover letters that get you to the interview stage.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews and coaching before the real thing.
Upwork Proposal Writing
Proposal templates and coaching built specifically for Upwork.
Portfolio Builder Access
A dedicated portfolio builder for eligible certified students.
Job Placement Application
Apply for placement through VAA Global Talent once your internship ends.
VAA Lounge Community
Direct messages, instructor support, voice notes and live calls with your cohort.
Peer Accountability
Built-in structure to help you stay consistent with your own learning goals.
Referral Rewards
Earn rewards for every student you refer who enrolls.
Personalised Matriculation Image
A custom image marking your enrollment, yours to keep and share.
Course-Specific Bonus
HIPAA training and an additional HIPAA certificate, specific to Medical Virtual Assistance students.
Now I'm Ready to Enrol
You've seen everything that's included. Applications are reviewed in the order they're received.
Apply nowThe problem with traditional healthcare careers in Nigeria
Millions of Nigerians want to work in healthcare but face the same four walls. There is a faster way in.
Limited income potential
Local healthcare roles offer fixed, low pay with no path to dollar earnings.
Inflexible schedules
Stuck in 9 to 5 routines with no flexibility for family or other work.
Geographic constraints
You need to be physically present, which locks you to one location and employer.
Long and expensive training
Formal nursing and medical programmes take years and cost millions, with no guarantee of remote work at the end of it.
This course closes all four gaps in six connected modules — and ends with a remote healthcare role that pays in dollars.
Graduates who went from no medical background to hired remotely
"I had no medical background at all. After this course I landed a remote role supporting a US therapy clinic within 8 weeks of graduating."
Adaeze O.
Graduate, Lagos
"The HIPAA training and appointment scheduling modules made me stand out immediately during interviews. I secured a remote role supporting a US clinic within six weeks."
Amaka N.
Graduate, Enugu
"The EHR exercises during training were the exact thing my employer tested me on. Two weeks after graduation I had a signed contract."
Taiwo F.
Graduate, Ibadan
"I did the course late last year and a few months later, I landed my first real job as a Medical VA."
Marvel E.
Graduate, Lagos
"I came in as a complete beginner to healthcare administration. VAA Global Talent connected me to my employer before I even started applying on my own."
Blessing O.
Graduate, Port Harcourt
"I had no medical background at all. After this course I landed a remote role supporting a US therapy clinic within 8 weeks of graduating."
Adaeze O.
Graduate, Lagos
"The HIPAA training and appointment scheduling modules made me stand out immediately during interviews. I secured a remote role supporting a US clinic within six weeks."
Amaka N.
Graduate, Enugu
"The EHR exercises during training were the exact thing my employer tested me on. Two weeks after graduation I had a signed contract."
Taiwo F.
Graduate, Ibadan
"I did the course late last year and a few months later, I landed my first real job as a Medical VA."
Marvel E.
Graduate, Lagos
"I came in as a complete beginner to healthcare administration. VAA Global Talent connected me to my employer before I even started applying on my own."
Blessing O.
Graduate, Port Harcourt
"I transitioned from frontline pharmacy work to a fully remote Medical VA role in under three months. My employer told me I was their smoothest onboarding in two years."
Oluwakemi A.
Graduate, Abuja
"I had a nursing background but no idea how to apply it remotely. I now support a UK telehealth team — scheduling, EHR documentation, insurance coordination — and I earn in pounds."
Chinelo O.
Graduate, Enugu
"Learning medical terminology, HIPAA, and insurance verification in a structured, hands-on way made all the difference. My employer said I was better prepared than candidates with years of experience."
Ifeoma E.
Graduate, Lagos
"I had never worked in healthcare admin before. The structured modules took me from knowing nothing about EHR systems to being hired remotely within weeks."
Oluwatosin O.
Graduate, Ibadan
"The medical billing and coding module is the reason I got hired. My employer specifically asked about ICD-10 and CPT codes in the interview, and I could answer confidently."
Kemisola O.
Graduate, Kano
"I transitioned from frontline pharmacy work to a fully remote Medical VA role in under three months. My employer told me I was their smoothest onboarding in two years."
Oluwakemi A.
Graduate, Abuja
"I had a nursing background but no idea how to apply it remotely. I now support a UK telehealth team — scheduling, EHR documentation, insurance coordination — and I earn in pounds."
Chinelo O.
Graduate, Enugu
"Learning medical terminology, HIPAA, and insurance verification in a structured, hands-on way made all the difference. My employer said I was better prepared than candidates with years of experience."
Ifeoma E.
Graduate, Lagos
"I had never worked in healthcare admin before. The structured modules took me from knowing nothing about EHR systems to being hired remotely within weeks."
Oluwatosin O.
Graduate, Ibadan
"The medical billing and coding module is the reason I got hired. My employer specifically asked about ICD-10 and CPT codes in the interview, and I could answer confidently."
Kemisola O.
Graduate, Kano
I Want Results Like These
Every graduate above started exactly where you are now — the only difference is they applied.
Apply nowSix modules, in order, with a finished capstone at the end
Every module builds on the last — from medical terminology to a job-ready Medical VA portfolio.
- —Core medical terminology and abbreviations
- —Healthcare systems: NHS, US, Canadian models
- —Patient communication fundamentals
- —HIPAA compliance and data privacy
Traditional healthcare path vs. six structured modules
Traditional healthcare path
- Flexibility: Fixed hours
- Income: Fixed local salary
- Location: Must commute
- Time to start: 2 to 4 years training
- Career support: Limited
Medical VA course
- Flexibility: Work your schedule
- Income: Earn in dollars remotely
- Location: Work from anywhere
- Time to start: 6 modules, start now
- Career support: Internship + job placement
Built for anyone with a passion for healthcare
Graduates and NYSC corpers
You want a high-income, globally relevant skill that lets you earn in dollars without relocating.
Stay-at-home parents
You want flexible, professional remote income you can build around your family life.
Career changers
You have been doing admin or customer service and want to move into the growing healthcare remote space.
Healthcare workers
You already work in a clinic and want to unlock remote international opportunities alongside it.
This Sounds Like Me — Let's Go
If you recognised yourself in one of those, the next step is simple.
Apply nowEverything included when you enroll
One fee. No hidden add-ons. Built to get you hired — and paid in dollars.
6-Module Medical VA Certification Course
EHR systems, HIPAA, billing, telehealth and patient communication — taught with African context.
Certificate + Internship
A course completion certificate, a 2-month remote internship, and an internship completion certificate — two certificates in total.
Access to 100,000+ Remote Job Listings
Curated, regularly updated board with verified remote healthcare and VA roles worldwide.
1-on-1 Job Assistance and Mentorship
CV review, interview prep, client pitching — we stay with you until you are placed.
VAA Global Talent Job Matching
Top graduates are referred directly to VAA Global Talent's vetted healthcare employer network.
Lifetime Access to Course Materials
Recordings, templates, scripts and tools — yours to keep and revisit anytime.
Alumni Community Access
Join 1,400+ VAA Global graduates — job leads, rate advice, referrals and peer support.
Course fee
₦150,000
One price. Split it into up to 3 payments if that works better for you.
How you can split payment — arranged with the team when you apply
Pay in full
₦150,000
2 parts (most common)
₦105,000 + ₦45,000
3 parts
₦75,000 + ₦37,500 ×2
Money-back if not satisfied in the first module
- HIPAA compliance training included
- Internship starts on enrolment
- Live classes — not pre-recorded
- Direct referral to vetted employers
Roles You Can Take as a Medical Virtual Assistant
Your portfolio and certificate aren't just for one job title — they open the door to any of these.
Medical Virtual Assistant
Supports doctors, clinics and therapists with scheduling, patient communication and record keeping.
Remote Medical Administrative Assistant
Manages front-desk tasks for a practice, including intake forms, reminders, referrals and correspondence.
Medical Billing and Coding Assistant
Prepares claims, applies ICD-10 and CPT codes and follows up on insurance payments.
Telehealth Coordinator
Sets up virtual consultations, onboards patients to telehealth platforms and troubleshoots sessions.
Insurance Verification Support
Checks patient coverage and submits prior authorisation requests before appointments.
Specialist Practice Support
Provides admin support to therapy, dental, radiology and pharmacy practices.
Frequently asked questions
Start your remote healthcare career today
Learn from professionals, build real healthcare admin skills, and walk away with a certificate and access to internships and remote job opportunities worldwide.
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