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 Vermont 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. Vermont does not require medical assistants to have a license. And while certification isn’t mandatory either, 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 Vermont have a positive job outlook. As of May 2023, there were 1,210 medical assisting jobs in Vermont, or 4.04 for every 1,000 jobs in the state.
Vermont areas with the highest number of medical assistants are:
Medical assistants in Vermont earn a decent salary, with an average salary of $45,932 per year, or $22.08 per hour.
Nationally, medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing fields. Job opportunities for medical assistants are expected to increase by 12% between 2024 and 2034. That’s four times the rate 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 American Association of Medical Assistants advances the profession by offering medical assistants trusted education, nationally recognized certification, and valuable networking opportunities.
Other national organizations that support medical assistants in their careers include:
Medical assistants are not required to have a certification to work in Vermont. However, 96% of employers require or encourage certification for their medical assistants. A certification — such as the CCMA, which you’ll test for after completing our Vermont Medical Assistant Training Program — shows employers that you are trained to do all the tasks commonly done by medical assistants.
Medical assistants in Vermont do not need to obtain a license or register with the state. They must only perform tasks that have been delegated to them by a licensed medical provider or registered nurse.
Our tuition 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.
Students have the option to pay upfront or in installments with a flexible payment plan. Stepful offers partial scholarships. Reach out to our admissions team for more information.
Our classes prepare you to test for your National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification online or in person.
We help graduates who successfully complete our online medical assistant certification program, pass the National Healthcareer Association certificate exam, and complete their externship hours find healthcare jobs in their local communities to start their Medical Assistant careers.
Medical assistants in Vermont perform both clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a licensed medical provider or registered nurse. Clinical duties include: measuring vital signs; administering routine medications and vaccinations; drawing blood samples; collecting samples; performing basic wound care; assisting with sterile procedures; assisting with basic hygiene; and giving injections. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, handling billing and insurance claims, maintaining inventory, and documenting procedures.
Students may drop out within the first two weeks of class and get a full tuition refund. Feel free to attend class to get a sense if this program is right for you. Please note the $59 enrollment fee to secure your spot in class is not refundable.
All you need is a copy of your high school or GED diploma and a stable internet connection for our course. That's all you need to learn the skills required to succeed as a medical assistant and get your medical assistant certification online.
Our medical assistant program is 100% online 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.
Yes! We are partnered with the NHA. All our graduates are eligible to take the NHA's national medical assistant certification once they successfully complete the program.
Medical assistants in Vermont cannot examine, diagnose, or treat patients independently. They may not perform tasks for which they have not been trained, tasks where the outcome is unpredictable, or tasks involving unstable patients. Medical assistants may only perform duties that have been specifically delegated by their supervising licensed provider.