Online Medical Assistant Program

Wisconsin Medical Assistant training program

Our 4-month online medical assistant program for Wisconsin residents prepares you to take the NHA CCMA exam. After you pass your certification exam and apply for our externship program, our team will work with you to secure clinical hours and a full-time job around Wisconsin.

Spots are limited. We accept qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis.
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4-Month Online WI Medical Assistant program

Receive your NHA 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 in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin.

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 Wisconsin 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 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.

87%
NHA CCMA Certification Pass Rate
+10 Points Above the National Average
 

At-home clinical kit included

Get a Clinical Kit delivered to your door and build hands-on experience with live demos, self-paced labs, and graded assignments at no extra cost.
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Open cardboard box on a light wooden table with various medical training items arranged neatly inside and around it. Visible items include a stethoscope, reservoir bag, blue dye bottle, small vial, reagent bottle, yellow sharps container, blue kidney dish, blue nitrile gloves, digital thermometer, and a reagent test strip. The table is covered with a light blue work surface cover. In the background, there’s a beige couch, cream curtains, and a side table with a clear vase holding three orange Gerbera daisies.
Stepful CCMA Digital thermometer
Venipuncture Trainer Arm
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Simulation Finger
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Stethoscope
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Sphygmomanometer
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Digital Thermometer
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Reservoir Bag
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Sharps Container
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What you’ll learn

Our 4-month online Medical Assistant program will prepare you to pass the NHA CCMA exam.

Weeks 1-4

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

Healthcare Systems
Medical Terminology
Anatomy
Physiology

Weeks 5-8

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

Infection Control
Phlebotomy
EKG
Patient Care Coordination and Education

Weeks 9-13

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

Medical Law
Ethics
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.

NHA CCMA Exam
Externship
Full-time Job

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You'll have two live classes per week and should plan for 90 minutes of additional daily coursework.
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How to get certified & become a Medical Assistant in Wisconsin

Medical assistants in Wisconsin spend their working hours taking care of patients, ensuring their workplace stays organized, and learning new skills. They have meaningful careers with excellent job security, lots of growth opportunities, and a decent annual wage. Here’re the steps that will help you become a medical assistant in Wisconsin:

01

Graduate from High School or Earn a GED

Before becoming a medical assistant, you will need to either complete high school or pass a GED exam. If you need an alternative option, online high schools and GED preparation courses can often be completed in just a few weeks.

02

Complete a Medical Assistant Course

After completing high school or earning a GED, you’ll need to choose and complete a medical assistant training course. The first choice to make is whether you will complete a certification-only program or earn an associate degree. 

Certification programs can be done either online or in person, and most coursework can be completed in just a few months. These programs will prepare you for your certification exam and your career as a medical assistant. 

At Stepful, you can enroll in our 4-month medical assistant program, designed to prepare you for a widely recognized medical assistant certification. We’re committed to supporting our students every step of the way, from enrollment to career success.

Degree programs require students to complete general studies courses in addition to medical assisting classes. These programs take up to two years to complete and cost several thousand dollars. They prepare students for the same certification exams as certificate-only programs.

03

Complete a Medical Assistant Externship

Both in-person and online programs usually include an externship opportunity. An externship is an unpaid work experience where students follow an experienced medical assistant for several shifts. During their externship, students will practice hands-on skills, understand the workflow of the facility, and build working relationships with other healthcare providers. 

Externships can last a few days to weeks, and students spend around 80 total hours with their externship coach. 

Organizations in Wisconsin that can offer externship opportunities to medical assistants include Williamson Medical Center and ThedaCare.

At Stepful, our coaches simplify the externship process by providing 1:1 guidance and connecting students with interview opportunities at one of our thousands of affiliated clinics nationwide.

04

Pass Your Medical Assistant Certification Exam

At the end of your training program, you should be ready to take a medical assisting certification exam. Certification exams evaluate whether someone is ready to safely and effectively work as a medical assistant.  

Both certification programs and degree programs will prepare you for one of these certification exams. 

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants.
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) offered by the American Medical Technologists
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) offered by the National Healthcareer Association

Each exam has similar eligibility and passing requirements. They must be taken with an online proctor or at a testing center. No testing aides, calculators, or notes can be used during any of these examinations.    

Stepful prepares students for the CCMA exam, a nationally recognized certification offered by the NHA. With a strong focus on clinical skills, the CCMA stands apart from the CMA and RMA. The exam includes 200 questions, which students have 160 minutes to complete.

05

Search for Jobs

Certified medical assistants often have good luck when using websites like Glassdoor, Indeed Monster, and ZipRecruiter to find a job. Medical assistants in Wisconsin can also browse specific healthcare organization websites or search on the Job Center of Wisconsin website. 

In addition, our coaches at Stepful can assist students in your job search, help you practice your interview skills, and edit your resume.

Requirements to become a Medical Assistant in Wisconsin: certification & licensing

Because each state has different requirements for medical assistants, it is important that you stay up to date on current rules and regulations in your home state.
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Wisconsin Medical Assistant
certification requirements

Wisconsin does not require medical assistants to complete a formal training program or earn a certification. 

However, most medical assistants in Wisconsin find that certification makes them more competitive job applicants. According to the NHA, 87% of healthcare organizations prefer to hire certified assistants.

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Wisconsin Medical Assistant
license requirements

Medical assistants in Wisconsin are not required to register with the state or obtain a license.

Wisconsin Medical Assistant scope of practice & common responsibilities

Physicians and nurses are responsible for deciding which tasks should be given to the medical assistants in their organization.

What Medical Assistants Cannot Do in Wisconsin

Medical assistants in Wisconsin cannot perform any task that requires advanced clinical knowledge or judgment. 

Some responsibilities that cannot be given to a medical assistant in Wisconsin include: 

  • Interpreting laboratory or other test results
  • Creating a plan of care
  • Diagnosing an illness
  • Making decisions regarding the health of a patient
  • Accessing central lines
  • Administering high-risk medications
  • Performing an initial assessment of a patient

What Medical Assistants Can Do in Wisconsin

Wisconsin law specifies that there are certain tasks that all medical assistants are allowed to perform. 

These specific tasks include: 

  • Receiving information by electronic means for licensed providers
  • Measuring vital signs
  • Performing electrocardiography
  • Performing venipuncture
  • Performing pulmonary function testing
  • Calculating proper dosages of medication for administration
  • Administering oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications
  • Obtaining specimens and performing CLIA-waived tests
  • Performing wound care
  • Performing dressing changes

Common Wisconsin Medical Assistant Responsibilities

Most medical assistants are given both administrative and clinical responsibilities. Occasionally, a job will focus more heavily on one or the other. 

Common Wisconsin Medical Assistant responsibilities might include: 

Administrative Responsibilities 

  • Order medical and office supplies 
  • Document procedures
  • Clean the waiting room
  • Maintain patient records
  • Track inventory
  • Organize supplies
  • Schedule appointments
  • Deal with insurance claims
  • Manage patient billing and payments

Clinical responsibilities

  • Apply dressings and bandages.
  • Keep patients comfortable
  • Assist with procedures
  • Sterilize surgical tools
  • Collect urine, sputum, and stool samples
  • Venipuncture
  • Give intramuscular injections or vaccinations
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living
  • Measure vital signs
  • Clean patient rooms

Job Outlook for Medical Assistants in Wisconsin

As of May 2023, there are currently about 12,970 medical assisting jobs in the state, or 4.494 per 1,000 residents. Wisconsin cities with the highest number of medical assistants include Milwaukee, Waukesha, and West Allis. 

Medical assistants in Wisconsin earn a decent salary. The median salary for medical assistants in Wisconsin is $46,320 per year or $22.27 per hour. Medical assistants in Wisconsin State have an average pay of $23.55 per hour or $54,828 per year. 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average job outlook for employees in the United States is 4% between 2023 and 2033. Job opportunities for medical assistants are expected to increase by 15% between the same period.

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Salary: $46,320 / year

Median salary in Wisconsin
Medical Assistant job placement support

Job Outlook: +15% Growth

From 2022 to 2033
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# of Jobs in WI: 12,970

As of May 2023

Professional Organizations for Medical Assistants in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Society of Medical Assistants is an organization specifically created to support medical assistants throughout their careers. They offer networking opportunities, list job openings, provide continuing education credits, and help medical assistants earn their certifications.  

Other organizations that support medical assistants in Wisconsin include the National Healthcareer Association, American Medical Technologists, and the American Association of Medical Assistants.

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4-Month online Medical Assistant class
Receive your national NHA CCMA certification
100% online followed by in-person clinical hours
Job interview prep and resume services
3-day money back guarantee available
Spots are limited. We accept qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis.
Program Currently Not Available in This Region.
4-Month Online Medical Assistant Class
Earn your National CCMA Certification
Hands-on Clinical Kit Included with Tuition
Opportunities for In-Person Clinical Hours
1:1 Support From Enrollment to Employment