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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 Michigan.
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 Michigan 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.
The state of Michigan does not require certification or licensing for medical assistants. The only educational requirement is that you graduate from high school or earn your GED.
While the state doesn’t require specialized education or licensing, employers want their medical assistants to be trained and certified.
Training programs like Stepful’s Medical Assistant Training Program teach you medical terminology and skills that prepare you both for the job and a national certification exam.
Programs like ours can be completed in a few months entirely online. So, not only will you gain knowledge, skills, and confidence, but you will also increase your chances of getting hired.
Medical assistant externships allow you to practice the skills you’ve learned in your classes in a real-world healthcare setting under professional supervision.
Here at Stepful, we help students who are in good academic and financial standing can find externship interviews with one of our 8,000 partner clinics. This includes 80 to 160 clinical hours that help you get hands-on experience before you start working full-time.
Organizations in Michigan, not necessarily related to Stepful, that offer externships include Trinity Health Michigan, Bronson Healthcare, and the University of Michigan Health-West.
We work with students throughout their externship experience to make sure they have all the support they need to succeed.
Medical assistant certification options include Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the NHA, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the AAMA, and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the AMT. They all have similar training requirements and exam fees and are widely respected by Michigan healthcare organizations.
Here at Stepful, our Michigan Medical Assistant Training Program prepares students to test for their CCMA certification. Our students have an 87% pass rate, ten points higher than the national average.
Job search sites like Indeed and ZipRecruiter list many job openings for medical assistants in Michigan.
Likewise, healthcare systems in Michigan, like University of Michigan Health-West and Henry Ford Health, also have postings for medical assistants in the various hospitals and practices they run.
Here at Stepful, students have access to resume services, mock interviews, and support in finding a job in their areas. We support you from enrollment to employment.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs does not require medical assistants to be certified.
However, having a certification—such as the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), which is the one you’ll test for after completing our Michigan Medical Assistant Training Program—may help you get a job and earn a higher salary.
There are many healthcare careers in Michigan that must be licensed, such as physical therapists and nurses.
However, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs does not require medical assistants to be registered or licensed.
In most states, medical assistants’ scope of practice includes things like taking vital signs and other basic clinical tasks. However, the laws in each state vary slightly.
Below, you can see the scope of practice for medical assistants under Michigan law. All of these tasks must be done under the supervision of a healthcare provider licensed in the state of Michigan.
Medical assistants in Michigan can do the following tasks:
Medical assistants in Michigan can receive and communicate information electronically for licensed providers as long as they avoid making independent clinical judgments and assessments.
In addition, medical assistants usually perform some administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, performing medical billing and coding, and more.
Medical assistants in Michigan are unlicensed individuals who work under the supervision of a physician or other licensed healthcare provider. Generally speaking, they are prohibited from examining, diagnosing, or treating patients.
Here are some specific tasks that medical assistants are not allowed to do:
Medical assistants typically perform a variety of clinical and administrative duties. These are common examples of the responsibilities medical assistants have in Michigan.
Administrative duties may include:
Clinical duties may include:
One of the best things about starting a career as a medical assistant in Michigan is the positive job outlook. As of May 2023, Michigan had the fifth-highest employment level for medical assistants in the country, with 26,370 jobs in the state, or 6.06 per 1,000 residents.
Medical assistants in Michigan earn a decent salary, with a median salary of $38,300, or $18.41 per hour.
Medical assistant jobs are expected to increase by 15% over the next decade. This is more than three times higher than the average growth expected for all jobs across the nation (4%) and better than the projected job growth for all healthcare jobs (12%).
This high demand for medical assistants means that certified medical assistants should be able to find a job easily and may be able to negotiate for higher starting wages.
Michigan Society of Medical Assistants (MSMA): The mission of this organization is to enable medical assistants to enhance and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required by employers and patients; protect the medical assistant’s right to practice; and promote effective, efficient, and safe healthcare delivery through the optimal use of skilled and certified medical assistants.
The MSMA is an affiliate of The American Association of Medical Assistants with chapters covering these different parts of the state:
National organizations that support medical assistants in their careers include:
