Online Medical Assistant Program

Become a Certified
Medical Assistant

Stepful’s 4-month online Medical Assistant program prepares you for the NHA CCMA exam. After certification, we'll help you secure in-person clinical hours and a full-time job.
Spots are limited. We accept qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis.

  • 4-Month Online Medical Assistant Class

  • Receive your National CCMA Certification

  • 100% Online Followed by In-Person Clinical Hours

  • Job Interview Prep and Resume Services

  • 1:1 Support From Enrollment to Employment

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Earn your Medical Assistant certification online

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

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 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 supports 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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  • Get hired as a Medical Assistant

    Our experienced coaches will help polish your resume, prepare you for interviews, and support you in your full-time job search.

  • Medical Assistant classes that fit into your life

    Learn remotely and in-person, part-time, and at your own schedule. Choose between morning and evening online medical assistant classes.

  • Supportive community

    We’re there for you every step of the way. Your instructor, coach, and peers will do whatever they can to help you succeed.
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Medical Assistant classes at your own schedule

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

*Median annual salary as of May 2023 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

4 Months

Program length

Part-Time

Morning or Evening

$42,000

Median Annual Salary*

NHA-CCMA

Certification

What you'll learn

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Weeks 1-4

Learn the foundational healthcare knowledge and basic science you need to become a well-rounded Medical Assistant. Topics include healthcare systems, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Weeks 5-8

Master the ins and outs of clinical patient care, such as infection control, Phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care coordination and education.

Weeks 9-13

Learn how to handle routine administrative responsibilities and get a good grasp of medical law, ethics, and excellent customer service.

Weeks 14-17

Prepare for your national certification exam, get certified, and work with your dedicated coach to find an externship and then a full-time job.

Pick Your Start Date

You'll have two live classes per week and should plan  
for 90 minutes of additional daily coursework.
*You'll select one of these class times after you sign up.
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Pay
with a loan
$166*
per month for 12 months
Pay $59 to secure your spot now.

Once the class starts, you will pay $166* per month.
Pay
as you go
$249*
every 2 weeks over 8 payments
Pay $59 to secure your spot now.

Once the class starts, you will pay $249 every two weeks over 8 payments.
0% interest

Medical Assistant Training Program FAQs

What is included in Stepful’s Medical Assistant program tuition?
Tuition for our medical assistant certificate program 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 of our medical assisting program within the first two weeks of class and get a full tuition refund. Feel free to attend an online class to get a sense if this program is right for you.
What tuition payment options are available?
Students have the option to pay upfront or in installments with a flexible payment plan for our online medical assistant course. 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 to join our online 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. Sign up for Stepful's program to start your journey to becoming a certified medical assistant.
Is the program online or in-person?
Our medical assistant program has 100% online classes 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. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from other online medical assistant programs.
Do you help graduates find a job?
We help graduates who successfully complete our online medical assistant training program, pass the National Healthcareer Association certificate exam, and complete their externship hours find healthcare jobs in their local communities to start their certified 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 CCMA exam once they successfully complete the program. Our program is one of the best ways to prepare to become a certified clinical medical assistant online.

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Your new Medical Assistant career starts here

Get 1:1 Support From Enrollment to Employment
Spots are limited. We accept qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis.

  • 4-Month Online Medical Assistant Class

  • Receive your National CCMA Certification

  • 100% Online Followed by In-Person Clinical Hours

  • Job Interview Prep and Resume Services

  • 1:1 Support From Enrollment to Employment

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