Steve Ciraulo, President and CEOANNALS of CONTINUING EDUCATION (ACE) is a web-based platform that supports medical assistants (MAs) across all disciplines by providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality continuing education units (CEUs). ACE’s mission is to enhance professional growth, elevate patient care, and empower healthcare careers through flexible and cost-effective learning. With an annual membership offering unlimited courses for just $49.95, ACE removes financial and logistical barriers for the recertification process, by helping MAs satisfy their certifying organization’s CEU requirements while continuing to build knowledge and confidence in their roles.
ACE’s comprehensive course library covers clinical competencies such as EKG, phlebotomy, and electronic health records, along with essential administrative and professional skills. Each course is reviewed and approved to meet the rigorous standards of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) before being made available to learners.
Guided by feedback from practicing MAs and an advisory board of healthcare professionals, ACE continuously refines this course content to reflect real-world challenges and workplace demands. This ensures a diverse, relevant curriculum that mirrors the full range of MA responsibilities – from clinical precision to administrative efficiency to patient communication.
Continuing education ensures medical assistants remain competent, stay up-to-date with evolving healthcare practices, and maintain professional standards. Brian Dickens, ACE’s Chief Medical Editor, emphasizes connecting education with practical workplace responsibilities.
“As ACE’s Chief Medical Editor, our goal is to develop content that doesn’t just meet requirements but truly empowers healthcare professionals,” says Dickens.
Our goal is to highlight the critical role that medical assistants play in patient care, particularly their ability to provide general, administrative and clinical support to the entire healthcare team.
MAs often face common obstacles such as high costs, limited time, and gaps in soft skills training. ACE eliminates these barriers through self-paced online courses that emphasize communication, professionalism, and practical application.
Courses are organized into easy-to-follow chapters, concluding with a post-test to reinforce learning. Participants earn a certificate of completion upon achieving a minimum score of 80 percent. The secure online platform offers real-time grading, progress tracking, and easy certificate management, allowing MAs to stay organized and confidently meet recertification deadlines.
A MODEL BUILT ON AFFORDABILITY AND CONVENIENCE
With the unlimited annual course subscription priced at only $49.95, ACE delivers exceptional value without compromising quality. This model reflects ACE’s deep understanding of the financial realities faced by MAs and allied health professionals.
Member testimonials underscore the platform’s impact. One member noted, “Thank you, ACE, for being affordable and having a website that is easy to use. I just recertified this month and got my confirmation today that I’m approved for another 5 years. Will definitely use for my next 5 years!”
Another medical assistant wrote, “Excellent website, support, and creators. One of the best pricing options I have seen as a well-seasoned MA for CEUs, great material and ease of use. Definitely recommend to everyone. Thank you!”
These voices reflect ACE’s ongoing commitment to affordability, convenience, and user satisfaction.
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND GROWTH
ACE’s leadership team and advisory board actively integrate insights from practicing medical assistants to keep its curriculum current and aligned with industry trends. ACE continues to explore new technologies to enhance learning while maintaining its focus on accuracy, relevance, and professional integrity.
Today, medical assistants nationwide rely on ACE not just as a CEU provider, but as a trusted career partner – one that delivers accessible education, promotes lifelong learning, and strengthens patient care across the healthcare continuum.
