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Become a Medical Assistant

Stepful’s 4-month online program prepares you for the NHA CCMA exam. We help you secure in-person clinical hours and a full-time job.

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Your Fast Track to a New Career

Step 1:
4-Month Online Class

Join live, 90-minute classes twice a week with expert instructors. Complete daily assignments, mock exams, and simulations—100% online. Pass your national certification exam with confidence.

Step 2:
In-Person Clinicals

Complete 80-160 clinical hours. Gain hands-on experience as Stepful arranges interviews for your placement at a local clinical site—typically within 1-3 months of passing your national exam.

Step 3:
Land a Full-Time Job

Attend mock interview workshops and receive 1:1 support from your career coach. Get updates with open Medical Assistant jobs in your area. We’re with you every step of the way.

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You'll have two live classes per week and should plan
for 90 minutes of additional daily coursework.
*You'll select one of these class times after you sign up.
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What You’ll Learn

Our 4-month online Medical Assistant program will prepare you to pass the NHA CCMA exam.
Weeks 1-4

Learn the foundational healthcare knowledge needed to become a well-rounded Medical Assistant. Topics include healthcare systems, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Weeks 5-8

Master the ins and outs of clinical patient care, such as infection control, phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care coordination and education.

Weeks 9-13

Learn how to handle routine administrative responsibilities and get a good grasp of medical law, ethics, and excellent customer service.

Weeks 14-17

Prepare for your national certification exam, get certified, and work with your dedicated coach to find an externship and then a full-time job.

Weeks 1-4

Learn the foundational healthcare knowledge needed to become a well-rounded Medical Assistant. Topics include healthcare systems, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Weeks 5-8

Master the ins and outs of clinical patient care, such as infection control, phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care coordination and education.

Weeks 9-13

Learn how to handle routine administrative responsibilities and get a good grasp of medical law, ethics, and excellent customer service.

Weeks 14-17

Prepare for your national certification exam, get certified, and work with your dedicated coach to find an externship and then a full-time job.

Why Choose Stepful?

From online learning to in-person training, we’ll help you launch your career in healthcare.

4-Month Program

Learn essential topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, healthcare systems, phlebotomy, EKG, patient care coordination, and much more.

$42,000 Median Annual Salary*

Our experienced coaches will help polish your resume, prepare you for interviews, and support you in your full-time job search.

NHA CCMA Certification

We’re here for you every step of the way. Your instructor, coach, and peers will do whatever they can to help you succeed.

Part-Time Morning or Evening

Learn remotely, part-time, and on your own schedule. Choose between morning or evening online Medical Assistant classes.

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*Median annual salary as of May 2023 according to the  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Over 500 5-Star Reviews

Students love Stepful because our program works.
Amazing every step of the way

The courses are easy as long as you are dedicated and stay on track. They are always reaching out checking to make sure that you are comfortable and that you’re on the right track.

Short program but highly informative

Stepful is only a four month program for Medical Assistant but you learn SO much in such a short amount of time. The teachers are great and the Stepful team is there for you every step (literally) of the way.

Thankful for Stepful!

I never had a plan after high-school, and growing up I wasn't able to go to college due to financial reasons. Until I came across Stepful's Medical Assisting program. I've always wanted to be in healthcare to help others and Stepful really did that for me!

Medical Assistant Training Program FAQs

What is included in Stepful’s Medical Assistant program tuition?
Tuition for our medical assistant certificate program includes access to the online learning platform, instructor-led Zoom classes, clinical sessions, NHA certification exam prep, dedicated 1:1 coaching, and career services. You don't need to purchase any textbooks or extra materials to succeed at Stepful.
What is the refund policy?
Students may drop out of our medical assisting program within the first two weeks of class and get a full tuition refund. Feel free to attend an online class to get a sense if this program is right for you.
What tuition payment options are available?
Students have the option to pay upfront or in installments with a flexible payment plan for our online medical assistant course. Stepful offers partial scholarships. Reach out to our admissions team for more information.
What are the requirements to enroll in your Medical Assistant program?
All you need is a copy of your high school or GED diploma and a stable internet connection to join our online course. That's all you need to learn the skills required to succeed as a medical assistant and get your medical assistant certification online.
What Medical Assistant certifications do you prepare me for?
Our Medical Assistant course prepares you to test for your National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification online or in person. We make it easy to get your medical assistant certification online through our cohort-based classes. Sign up for Stepful's program to start your journey to becoming a certified medical assistant.
Is the program online or in-person?
Our medical assistant program has 100% online classes and is followed by an optional in-person unpaid externship. Stepful has affiliation agreements with over 6,000 clinics across the nation and helps students get placed at an externship site for in-person clinical hours. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from other online medical assistant programs.
Do you help graduates find a job?
We help graduates who successfully complete our online medical assistant training program, pass the National Healthcareer Association certificate exam, and complete their externship hours find healthcare jobs in their local communities to start their certified medical assistant careers.
Do you have a partnership with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)?
Yes! We are partnered with the NHA. All our graduates are eligible to take the NHA's CCMA exam once they successfully complete the program. Our program is one of the best ways to prepare to become a certified clinical medical assistant online.
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