Training for Caregivers
Training options for Caregivers, Home Health Aides, and CNAs looking to advance their career in healthcare.
Take the next step in your career
Stability and room to grow
Become job-ready in just 5 months
Advance your caregiving career to the next level
Caregiving is real healthcare work. But without a formal credential, many find that there’s a ceiling on your pay, your hours, and where you can work. Training programs designed for people with your background can change that.
Recommended training for caregivers
Becoming a Medical Assistant is a natural next step toward a clinical career. It can be a great career on its own, or as a stepping stone into nursing or other advanced healthcare careers.
What is a Medical Assistant?
Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMAs) work directly with patients in clinical settings under the supervision of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner. They work in doctor’s offices, urgent cares, specialty practices, and other outpatient settings. Some Medical Assistants also work in hospitals.
Key responsibilities include
Managing patient records and coordinating care
Assisting physicians during exams and procedures
Performing phlebotomy (blood draws) EKG, or administering injections
Cleaning and sterilizing equipment
Taking patient historiesand vital signs
Rooming patients
Medical Assistant program for caregivers
Go from caregiver to CCMA in as little as 5 months. Stepful’s program is designed to work around your schedule (not the other way around). Here’s how it works:
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5 Months of online classes
Choose from morning or evening class times. Our program is live twice a week with an expert instructor. Pass your NHA CCMA exam with confidence.
02
In-person clinicals
Take what you learned and apply it in a real clinical setting. You’ll have the option to complete 80 to 160 clinical hours at a site near your home.
03
Land a full-time job
Our job-coaching program is designed to help you get hired. Comes with resume review, interview workshops, 1:1 coaching, and curated job listings in your area.
Caregiving vs Medical Assisting
Medical Assistants work regular clinic hours. That means no more overnight shifts, holidays,or unpredictable schedules. And with an average salary of $22/hour, the move pays off quickly.Here’s how Medical Assisting stacks up against typical caregiving roles.
Caregiver/Home Health Aide
Job description
Assist patients with daily personal care, basic health monitoring, light housekeeping, and medication management.
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Avg. salary
$17.21/hr
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Work environment
Assisted living facilities, private homes
Typical hours
Full-time, typically including night shifts, holidays, & weekends
Credentials
Often no credential needed
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Job description
Assist nurses with basic patient care, including bathing, dressing, personal care, medication management and basic health monitoring.
Avg. salary
$20.32/hr
Work environment
Assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals
Typical hours
Full-time, typically including night shifts, holidays, & weekends
Credentials
Certificate program
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Job description
Assist physicians, PAs and NPs with clinical and administrative tasks, including rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting with procedures.
Avg. salary
$22.17/hr
Work environment
Doctors offices, urgent cares, specialty clinics, hospitals
Typical hours
Full-time
Credentials
Certificate program
Medical Assisting Opens Doors
Experience that translates
Years of caregiving — whether in someone's home, an assisted living facility, or for a family member — has given you real patient care skills. You know how to monitor vitals, manage medications, support daily care, and build trust with patients. You're not starting from zero.
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Room to grow and specialize
Medical Assisting isn't one-size-fits-all. As a CCMA, you can work in specialties like pediatrics, cardiology, dermatology, women's health, urgent care, and more. Many MAs find a specialty they love and grow within it for years.
Medical Assisting as a stepping stone
Many Medical Assistants go on to become practical nurses, registered nurses, medical office managers, or specialize in roles like imaging and diagnostics. Your CCMA certification is a credential that opens doors.
Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Go from caregiver to CCMA in as little as 5 months, with support every step of the way.
Online classes, morning or evening
Grants and flexible payment plans
Nationally recognized certification
In-person clinical hours at a site near you
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Why caregivers choose Stepful
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“Being a mom and a caregiver to my grandfather with dementia, this program was great for my schedule and had great flexibility. Stepful is opening doors for me. It’s helping me transition from wanting to work in healthcare to actually becoming qualified and job-ready. It’s the bridge between my goals and real opportunity.”
Courtney Randolph, Stepful Medical Assistant Graduate
“I was a CNA for over 15 years. I still wanted to help people but needed a change. At almost 50, I was terrified to start over. I found Stepful and it has changed my life. The program is wonderful! It’s flexible and works with my current work schedule. I’m so glad I decided to go for it!”
Theresa Gonglik, Stepful Medical Assistant Graduate
“Stepful has already opened doors for me. I’m a mother of two who currently works full time as a CNA at night. Between work and being a mom full time, the Stepful program stood out to me compared to other traditional schools offering the same program. It’s flexible and affordable. You won’t regret it.”
Mercedez Thomas, Stepful Medical Assistant Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
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