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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 Minnesota.
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 Minnesota 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.
A high school diploma or GED is required to become a medical assistant. If you didn’t complete high school, you can earn a GED in just a few weeks through online or in-person programs.
Minnesota offers several training options, including online courses, in-person trade schools, and degree programs. While associate degrees take two years and cost over $10,000, most employers only require certification.
Stepful’s 4-month online Medical Assistant Training Program is an affordable and fast way to earn your certification. Our program prepares you for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam, one of the most widely recognized credentials from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Externships, often included in training programs, provide real-world clinical experience. Students spend 40 to 140 hours working under an experienced medical assistant, learning skills like drawing blood and placing EKG leads.
Stepful connects students with externship opportunities to help them gain hands-on training. In Minnesota, externship sites may include Mayo Clinic, University of Minnesota, and Abbott Northwestern Hospital (not necessarily affiliated with Stepful).
Most training programs prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams, including:
These certifications validate your skills in patient care, infection control, and medical procedures and are recognized by employers across Minnesota.
Medical assistants can find job opportunities through Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, and Minnesota government job sites.
At Stepful, we don’t just train students—we also provide job placement assistance, helping graduates connect with employers and launch their careers in healthcare.
There are no certification requirements for medical assistants in Minnesota. However, you may still want to consider earning a certificate, since 87% of organizations prefer to hire certified assistants.
Medical assistants in Minnesota are not required to have a license or register with the state prior to working with patients.
In Minnesota, medical assistants should not perform any task that requires advanced knowledge of medicine or where there is a risk of serious harm.
This means, medical assistants in Minnesota should not perform the following tasks:
The Minnesota Office of Revisor of Statutes has specific guidance about what falls within the scope of practice of a medical assistant in Minnesota. The guidelines state that unlicensed assistive personnel can perform these tasks once they have been taught how to execute them safely.
These tasks include:
Administrative Responsibilities
Medical assistants in Minnesota have a positive job outlook. In fact, job openings for medical assistants across the United States are expected to increase by 15% between 2023 and 2033. This is more than three times higher than the outlook for other jobs across the United States (4%), and is higher than the average outlook for other healthcare jobs (12%).
As of May 2023, there are currently about 11,840 medical assisting jobs in the state or 4.11 per 1,000 residents. Minnesota cities with the highest number of medical assistants include Minneapolis, St Paul, and Bloomington.
Medical assistants in Minnesota earn a decent salary. The median salary for medical assistants in Minnesota is $48,890 per year or $23.51 per hour. They have an average pay of $23.69 per hour or $55,155 per year.
The Minnesota State Society of Medical Assistants (MSSMA) is the biggest organization in Minnesota for medical assistants and aspiring medical assistants.
The MSSMA in Minnesota helps medical assistants by providing access to continuing education courses, a newsletter, and a place for medical assistants to discuss work challenges and practice changes with their peers.
Other organizations that support medical assistants in their careers include the American Medical Technologists, the National Healthcareer Association, and the American Association of Medical Assistants.
