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100% online followed by in-person clinical hours
Job interview prep and resume services
1:1 Support From Enrollment to Employment
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.

At-home clinical kit included

What you’ll learn
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Medical assistants in Wisconsin are not required to register with the state or obtain a license.
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
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.
Salary: $46,320 / year
Job Outlook: +15% Growth
# of Jobs in WI: 12,970
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.
What is included in Stepful’s Medical Assistant program tuition?
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.
What tuition payment options are available?
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.
What Medical Assistant certifications do you prepare me for?
Our classes prepare you to test for your National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification online or in person.
Do you help graduates find a job?
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.
What is the refund policy?
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.
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 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.
Is the program online or in-person?
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.
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 national medical assistant certification once they successfully complete the program.




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