Online Medical Admin Assistant Program
Become a certified
Medical Admin Assistant
3-Month course | 100% online classes
Prep for your national NHA CMAA certification
Job coaching program and resume services
3-Day money back guarantee available
How to become a Medical Admin Assistant
3-Month online class
National certification
Land a full-time job

Get your Medical Administrative Assistant certification online
This course is 100% online, with no in-person clinical component required to test for your medical administrative assistant certification. Our program, aligned with National Healthcareer Association (NHA) standards, ensures you're fully prepared to excel as a medical administrative assistant. From mastering patient scheduling to proficiently handling medical billing and coding, our curriculum covers all essential aspects of medical office administration.
At Stepful, our dedicated career coaches offer personalized support, including resume crafting and job placement assistance post-graduation. While clinical hours are not required, you'll gain invaluable real-world medical office assistant experience through practical assignments and interactive coursework.
Join Stepful’s Medical Administrative Assistant Training Program and take the next step towards a rewarding career in healthcare administration.

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What you’ll learn
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Weeks 1-2
Build your foundation in the medical administrative assisting role, exploring the environment of healthcare, professionalism, and essential patient-centered communication techniques.
Weeks 3-5
Delve into core medical knowledge such as anatomy & physiology fundamentals and medical law, and the medical record.
Weeks 6-8
Learn the financial backbone of medical offices, encompassing insurance processes, medical coding, claims reimbursement, and delivering excellent customer service.
Weeks 9-12
Oversee medical office operations, ensure safety and inventory controls, and prepare for the NHA CMAA exam while transitioning into your externship and full-time role.
Job-ready with Stepful
$38,000 Average salary*
78% Certification pass rate
80%
Job placement rate
Part-time classes
Medical Administrative Assistant program FAQs
The Medical Administrative Assistant program includes access to your online classroom, weekly live classes with an instructor, and NHA CMAA mock exams.
While no clinical hours are required, the program includes an 8-week Job Coaching Program to help you land a full-time job. No textbooks are required — all learning materials are available in your online classroom.
Tuition can be paid upfront or through biweekly installments using Stepful’s flexible payment plans. We’re committed to keeping our programs as affordable as possible, which is why we offer generous grants for new applicants that significantly reduce tuition costs.
Visit our Affordability page to explore the different ways to lower tuition — including grants, payment plans, and other funding options.
Stepful’s Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares you for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Our curriculum is aligned with NHA standards, ensuring that graduates are eligible to sit for this nationally recognized credential — one that many clinics, hospitals, and healthcare employers look for when hiring administrative staff.The CMAA exam includes 135 multiple-choice questions and carries a fee of $129.
The exam fee is not included in tuition, but students who register through Stepful may be eligible for a rebate on the exam fee, lowering the cost. You may take your NHA exam online or in-person.We’re proud to say Stepful students consistently score above the national average on the CMAA exam — a reflection of the quality instruction, curriculum, and support we provide every student.
At Stepful, our mission is to break down barriers to healthcare careers and help every student move into a meaningful role after graduation. To support that mission, we offer a structured Job Coaching Program that guides graduates into full-time healthcare roles after certification.
Students begin with an 8-week Job Readiness Cohort that combines weekly live coaching, job search strategy, resume building, interview practice, and workplace success skills.
Graduates also receive weekly job leads, and their resumes are shared with Stepful’s healthcare employer partners. For those who need additional support, Stepful provides up to 2 more months of on-demand 1:1 coaching, including mock interviews, resume reviews, and targeted job leads.With this approach, about 60% of graduates secure jobs within 2 months and over 80% within 4 months of starting the job coaching program.
Stepful offers a 3-day money-back guarantee on all tuition and fees for students who withdraw within 3 days of signing up.
After classes begin, students may withdraw within the first two weeks and receive a full refund of tuition. Enrollment fees are non-refundable after the 3-day guarantee period.
Please note that there may be additional flexibility depending on your state’s refund regulations.
Stepful’s Medical Administrative Assistant program is not institutionally accredited like a college or university. Instead, our program is designed to prepare students for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, which is issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — an accredited certification agency recognized by employers nationwide.
This means that when you complete the program, you are eligible to sit for the CMAA exam — a credential that many clinics, hospitals, and healthcare employers recognize when hiring for administrative roles. We only accept students in regions where this credential is valid and widely recognized by employers.To confirm your eligibility, complete our free online application — it only takes a few minutes and will let you know right away if we serve your area.
Stepful’s Medical Administrative Assistant program is 100% online, with 3 months (12 weeks) of live classes and coursework. After completing the online portion of the program and earning your national NHA CMAA certification, you'll be eligible to join our 8-week Job Coaching Program to secure a full-time job as a Medical Admin Assistant. 80% of students land full-time jobs within 4 months starting Job Coaching.
Yes. Stepful is a trusted education provider with a proven track record of preparing students for healthcare careers.
More than 8,000 clinical partners nationwide host our students for externships, and over 30,000 students are actively enrolled today.
Stepful was also recently recognized by TIME Magazine as the #1 edtech company in the United States, a reflection of the quality and impact of our programs.