What is included in Stepful’s medical assistant program tuition?

Our tuition includes online instructor-led Zoom classes, clinical sessions, electronic textbook, NHA certification exam prep, dedicated 1:1 coaching and job placement.

Stepful partners with accredited institutions registered under the New York Department of Education.

How does your job guarantee work?

Your coach will work with you to help you find a healthcare job after you obtain your national certification. You get a full tuition refund (minus $59 registration fee) if you don’t get a job offer within 6 months of obtaining your national certification. The Medical Assistant program is the only program to have a job guarantee.

Idaho Medical Assistant Training Program

Q: What is the refund policy?

A student who cancels before the first week of class receives all monies paid with the exception of the $59 non-refundable registration fee. Thereafter, the student who cancels receives a prorated refund.

Q: What tuition payment options are available?

Students have the options to pay upfront, in installments or with a loan. Stepful is partnered with Climb Credit, a student lending company whose mission is to finance only high-quality education. You can get pre-approved for a loan in under 5 minutes. Apply for the loan here with no impact to your credit score.

Q: 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. The phlebotomy and EKG training programs have one week in-person clinical in Manhattan, New York.

Q: Do you help graduates find a job?

Yes! We help graduates who successfully complete our program and pass the National HealthCareer certification exam find healthcare jobs in their local communities.

Our 4-month online medical assistant program for Idaho residents prepares you to take the NHA CCMA exam. After you pass your certification exam and apply for our externship program, our team will work with you to secure clinical hours and a full-time job around Idaho.

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4-month online ID medical assistant program
1:1 support from enrollment to employment
Receive your NHA CCMA certification
100% online followed by in-person clinical hours
Job interview prep and resume services

Earn your medical assistant certification online in Idaho

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

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 Idaho 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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Medical assistant classes at your own schedule in ID

Learn online, part-time and at your own schedule. Choose between morning and evening classes.

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Stepful's Idaho Medical Assistant Program FAQs

What is included in Stepful’s Idaho 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 classes prepare you to test for your National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification online or in person.

Is the program online or in-person?

Our medical assistant program is 100% online 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.

Do you help graduates find a job?

We help graduates who successfully complete our online medical assistant certification 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.

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 national medical assistant certification once they successfully complete the program.

FAQs About Being a Medical Assistant in Idaho

What is the average salary for medical assistants in ID?

The average salary for medical assistants in Idaho, in general, is $38,450 per year or $18.49 per hour.

Here is a full list of medical assistant salaries in Idaho cities.

Boise City, ID – $41,140 ($19.78)
Coeur d'Alene, ID – $41,550 ($19.98)
Idaho Falls, ID – $38,110 ($18.32)
Lewiston, ID-WA – $40,550 ($19.49)
Pocatello, ID – $37,130 ($17.85)
Twin Falls, ID – $38,220 ($18.37)

How do medical assistant salaries in Idaho stack up to other locations?

The median medical assistant salary nationally is $38,270. Medical assistants in Idaho make slightly more than that at $38,450.

What is the job outlook for medical assistants in Idaho?

Medical assistant jobs are projected to grow by 16% from 2021 to 2031 nationwide. This is much higher than the national average of 5% and other healthcare support occupations of 12%.

What are the education requirements for medical assistants in Idaho?

There are no strict education requirements for medical assistants in Idaho besides having a high school diploma or GED. Having a certification—such as the one you’ll test for after completing our Idaho Medical Assistant Training Program—may help you get a job and earn a higher salary.

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

Idaho has no medical assistant license or certification requirements.

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

Idaho only requires you to be certified before working as a medical assistant if you work in certain facilities. Medical assistants can perform any reasonable task delegated to them by a physician.

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.

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 Idaho?

Medical assistants in Idaho 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 Idaho work five, 8-hour shifts per day.

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4-month online medical assistant program
Receive your NHA CCMA certification
100% online followed by in-person clinical hours
Job interview prep & resume services
1:1 support from enrollment to employment

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What is a Medical Assistant & What Do They Do?

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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

Typical Medical Assistant Hours & Work Schedule

Typical Medical Assistant Hours & Work Schedule

Where Do Medical Assistants Work?

Where Do Medical Assistants Work?

Medical Assistant Skills: Clinical, Administrative, & Soft

Medical Assistant Skills: Clinical, Administrative, & Soft

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?

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

What do medical assistants do?

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

What are the typical hours of a medical assistant?

Your new medical assistant career starts here

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