4-Month New Orleans Medical Assistant Certification Program

Earn your medical assistant certification online in New Orleans

Stepful’s New Orleans Medical Assistant program is designed for those looking to take the next step in their careers by becoming a certified medical assistant in Louisiana.

Our online program prepares you to earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification from the National Healthcareer Association and perform all the duties of medical assistants, including both those in the front office as well as working with patients.

Our New Orleans Medical Assistant classes take 4 months to complete and cover all essential topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, healthcare systems, phlebotomy, EKG, patient care coordination, and much more.

The Stepful staff is here to support you at every stage of the journey. From career preparedness to help finding an in-person externship*, we're here to help you launch your career in healthcare.

^{*Please note, students must be available M-F, 9-5 p.m. to be eligible for externship support.}

4 months of online training

80 clinical hours

NHA National Certification Prep

87%

CCMA Certification Pass Rate

+10 Points Above the National Average

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Stepful's New Orleans Medical Assistant Program FAQs

What is Stepful?

Stepful provides online training for healthcare professions. We are on a mission to create economic opportunity for 1 million job seekers in healthcare.
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What is included in Stepful’s New Orleans Medical Assistant Program tuition?

Our tuition 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 within the first two weeks of class and get a full tuition refund. Feel free to attend class to get a sense if this program is right for you. Please note the $59 enrollment fee to secure your spot in class is not refundable.

What tuition payment options are available?

Students have the option to pay upfront or in installments with a flexible payment plan. 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 for our 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.

Is the program online or in-person?

The medical assistant program is 100% online. The medical assistant program is followed by an optional, in-person unpaid internship. Stepful has partnerships with clinics across the nation and will do its best to find a clinic in a convenient location for the student in Louisiana.

Do you help graduates find a job?

We help graduates who successfully complete our online Medical Assistant program, pass the National Healthcareer Association certificate exam, and complete their externship hours find healthcare jobs in their local communities to start their Medical Assistant careers.

Where can I learn more about a medical assistant career?

We cover a ton of medical assistant career topics over on our blog. Check out our medical assistant posts here to learn more!

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 certifications once they successfully complete the program.

FAQs About Being a Medical Assistant in New Orleans

What is the average salary for medical assistants in New Orleans?

The average salary for medical assistants in New Orleans is $35,920 per year or $17.27 per hour.

How do medical assistant salaries in New Orleans stack up to other cities in Louisiana?

The median medical assistant salary in Louisiana is $34,280. Medical assistants in New Orleans make about the same than that at $35,920.

What is the job outlook for medical assistants in New Orleans?

Medical assistant jobs are projected to grow by 14% from 2023 to 2033 nationwide. This is much higher than the national average of 3% and other healthcare support occupations of 11%.

What are the education requirements for medical assistants in Louisiana?

There are no strict education requirements for medical assistants in Louisiana besides having a high school diploma or GED.

Do I need a license to work as a medical assistant in Louisiana?

Louisiana has no medical assistant license or certification requirements.

What do medical assistants do?

Medical assistants perform a range of clinical and administrative duties to help healthcare facilities and the patients they see.

Examples of clinical duties include taking patient vitals, preparing patients for procedures, collecting blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis, and recording patient information in an electronic health record.

Examples of administrative duties include scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, assisting with billing and insurance, maintaining patient records, and directing patients to their exam rooms.

Are there restrictions on what a medical assistant can do in Louisiana?

Louisiana has very specific regulations about which medications cannot be given by a medical assistant. These include oxygen, narcotics, blood products, intravenous medications, and insulin. Medical assistants must complete formal training in medication administration before they are allowed to administer any type of medication.

What’s the difference between a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)?

Both of these are medical assistant certifications that are well-respected by employers. The main difference is the organization that offers the certification. In addition, CCMAs are typically trained more on clinical responsibilities compared to CMAs.

Where can a medical assistant work in New Orleans?

Medical assistants in New Orleans typically work in doctor’s offices, hospitals, outpatient care centers, and other healthcare facilities. Nationally, around 58% of medical assistants work in the offices of physicians, while 15% work in hospitals.

What are the typical hours of a medical assistant?

Medical assistants typically work during normal work hours while the doctors office or other healthcare facility is open for patients. Most medical assistants in New Orleans work five, 8-hour shifts per day.

New Orleans Medical Assistant Certification Program

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4-Month Online New Orleans Medical Assistant Program

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Medical Assistant Salary: How Much MAs Make Hourly & Annually

Medical Assistant Externship: What It Is & How To Find One

Medical Assistant Externship: What It Is & How To Find One

Stepful's New Orleans Medical Assistant Program FAQs

What is Stepful?

What is included in Stepful’s New Orleans Medical Assistant Program tuition?

What is the refund policy?

What tuition payment options are available?

What are the requirements to enroll in your medical assistant program?

What medical assistant certifications do you prepare me for?

Is the program online or in-person?

Do you help graduates find a job?

Where can I learn more about a medical assistant career?

Do you have a partnership with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)?

FAQs About Being a Medical Assistant in New Orleans

What is the average salary for medical assistants in New Orleans?

How do medical assistant salaries in New Orleans stack up to other cities in Louisiana?

What is the job outlook for medical assistants in New Orleans?

What are the education requirements for medical assistants in Louisiana?

Do I need a license to work as a medical assistant in Louisiana?

What do medical assistants do?

Are there restrictions on what a medical assistant can do in Louisiana?

What’s the difference between a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)?

Where can a medical assistant work in New Orleans?

What are the typical hours of a medical assistant?

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