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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 Iowa.
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 Iowa Medical Assistant classes take 5 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.
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. Medical assistants in Iowa are not required to earn a certification or license. However, they must be trained on any skill or task that is delegated to them, and employers strongly prefer trained and certified candidates.
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.
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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 Iowa have a positive job outlook. As of May 2023, there were 4,830 medical assisting jobs in Iowa, or 3.13 for every 1,000 jobs in the state.
Iowa cities with the highest number of medical assistants are:
Medical assistants in Iowa earn a decent salary, with an average pay of $46,178 per year, or $22.20 per hour.
Nationally, medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. Job opportunities for medical assistants are expected to increase by 12% between 2024 and 2034. That’s four times the rate of growth expected for 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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The Iowa Society of Medical Assistants (ISMA) supports medical assistants across the state and is affiliated with the American Association of Medical Assistants. In addition to hosting an annual conference and listing job opportunities, the ISMA publishes a monthly newsletter with practice updates, offers scholarships and awards to exceptional medical assistants, and provides discounts on the CMA exam.
National organizations that support medical assistants in their careers include:
The Iowa Department of Health, Iowa Board of Nursing, and Iowa Medical Board all state that medical assistants do not need a certification to work as part of the healthcare team. However, they further clarify that medical assistants should only be given responsibilities for tasks appropriate for their level of training. A certification — such as the CCMA, which you’ll test for after completing our Iowa Medical Assistant Training Program — lets employers know you have been trained to do all the tasks medical assistants commonly do.
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Medical assistants do not need a license to practice in Iowa. Because they are unlicensed healthcare personnel, they are required to work under the supervision of a licensed physician or registered nurse.
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