At-home clinical kit included




Medical assisting is a growing field that offers strong job prospects and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care. Stepful's 5-month online program prepares Hawaii residents to pass the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. This nationally recognized credential makes you a more competitive job candidate and ensures you're job-ready on day one.
Join live, 90-minute classes twice a week with expert instructors. Complete daily assignments, mock exams, and simulations—100% online. Pass your national medical assistant certification exam with confidence.
Complete 80 to 160 clinical hours. Use Stepful's Externship Booking Platform to secure interviews at local clinical sites, typically within 1 to 3 months after passing your certification exam.
Join our 8-week Job Coaching Program with mock interview workshops and 1:1 coaching. Receive curated full-time Medical Assistant openings in your area. We're with you every step of the way.

Completing a training program like Stepful's is the fastest way to launch your career as a medical assistant. All you need is a high school diploma or GED. There are no licensing requirements for medical assistants in Hawaii, and while certification isn’t mandatory, most employers prefer or require it.
Stepful's 5-month program prepares you to earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential. Stepful students also do an externship to get real-world, hands-on experience. When you're ready to apply for jobs, Stepful is right there with you, with resume help, mock interviews, and job search assistance. At Stepful, we support you every step of the way, from enrollment through employment.

Learn the foundational healthcare knowledge needed to become a well-rounded Medical Assistant. Topics include healthcare systems, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Master the ins and outs of providing great patient care and handling tasks in a clinical lab setting. OSHA & HIPAA training and certification.
Master the ins and outs of providing great patient care and handling tasks in a clinical lab setting.
Practice the hands-on skills you’ll use every day as an MA with your Clinical Kit. You’ll also explore medical law and ethics and strengthen your communication skills when working with patients.
Prepare for your national certification exam, get certified, and work with your dedicated coach to find an externship and then a full-time job.
Prepare for your national certification exam, get certified, and work with your dedicated coach to find an externship and then a full-time job.

Medical assistants in Hawaii have a positive job outlook. As of May 2023, there were 3,870 medical assisting jobs in Hawaii, or 6.28 for 1,000 jobs in the state.
Hawaiian areas with the highest number of medical assistants are:
Medical assistants in Hawaii earn a decent salary, with an average pay of $44,752 per year, or $21.52 per hour.
Nationally, medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing fields in the US. Job opportunities for medical assistants are expected to increase by 12% between 2024 and 2034. That’s four times the expected growth for all other jobs in the US.
This high demand means certified medical assistants should be able to find a job more easily and may be able to negotiate for higher starting wages.
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There are no education requirements for uncertified medical assistants in Hawaii beyond having a high school diploma or GED. However, having a certification, such as the CCMA, which you’ll test for after completing our Hawaii Medical Assistant Training Program, may help you get a job and earn a higher salary.
Many healthcare careers in Hawaii must be licensed, such as registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and radiological technologists, but medical assistants do not have to be licensed.
Everything required to complete the program in Hawaii is built into one tuition price. That includes access to the online learning platform, live instructor-led Zoom classes, clinical sessions, NHA CCMA certification exam prep, one-on-one coaching, career services, and an at-home Clinical Kit so you can practice hands-on skills wherever you are in Hawaii. No textbooks or extra materials to buy.
While the program isn't free, many Hawaii students bring the cost down through partial scholarships and interest-free installments. The fastest way to see your options is to apply.
You'll do between 80 and 160 in-person clinical hours after passing your CCMA exam. Stepful works directly with you, through its Externship Booking Platform and partner-clinic network, to secure placements in Hawaii. You can also tap into local networks like the Hawaii State Society of Medical Assistants as you build your career.
Just two things: a high school diploma or GED, and a stable internet connection. No prior healthcare experience is needed to enroll in Stepful's Hawaii program.
Medical assistants in Hawaii commonly perform both clinical and administrative tasks. Hawaii’s scope of practice for medical assistants includes: taking vital signs, administering simple injections, preparing patients for the physician’s care, reporting patients’ signs or symptoms, administering basic first aid, assisting with patient examinations, and documenting procedures. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, performing medical billing and coding, and more.
The program is built around the NHA's Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential, which carries weight with Hawaii employers and nationwide. As an official NHA partner, and TIME's #1 Education Technology Company in the US, Stepful prepares you specifically to pass that exam.
Your cost depends on the grants you qualify for, and many Hawaii residents qualify for significant reductions, apply to find out. Reserve your spot with a $49 enrollment fee; you can still get a full refund within 3 days. For context, medical assistants in Hawaii earn around $46,930 per year (about $21.52/hour), so the program is designed to pay for itself quickly.
Hawaii law lets you work as a medical assistant without formal training or a license. Still, with 87% of healthcare organizations favoring certified hires according to the NHA, the CCMA is what helps your resume stand out.
You don't need any. The program is built for people new to healthcare, moving you from zero background to job-ready through Stepful's 5-month program. Demand is strong statewide, Kahului is among the top-paying areas for medical assistants in Hawaii, at roughly $45,230 per year, with Urban Honolulu also offering solid opportunities.
Medical assistants are unlicensed individuals who work under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse or medical doctor. They cannot examine, diagnose, or treat patients independently. They may not perform procedures except those for which they have been trained.