Become a Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Tech in 4 Months

Kickstart your healthcare career in record time. With our partner Stepful, we offer a 4-month online certified medical assistant program that prepares you to take the NHA CCMA exam. We even offer career coaching & guaranteed clinical hours. Get a job or your tuition is on us.

Save time & money

  • 4-Month Online Medical Assistant Class
  • Receive Your National CCMA Certification
  • Land a Full Time Job or Your Tuition is On Us

Exceptional flexibility

  • 100% Online Followed by In-Person Clinical Hours
  • Choose Between Morning and Evening Medical Assistant Classes

Career-relevant education

  • Job Interview Prep and Resume Services
  • $38,000 Average Starting Salary
  • Career Coaching During College and Up to 2 Years After Graduation
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Become a Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Tech, or Surgical Tech in 4 Months

Kickstart your healthcare career in record time. With our partner Stepful, we offer a 4-month online certified medical assistant program that prepares you to take the NHA CCMA exam. We even offer career coaching & guaranteed clinical hours. Get a job or your tuition is on us.
As featured in:

Save time & money

  • 4-Month Online Medical Assistant Class
  • Receive your National CCMA Certification
  • Land a Full Time Job or your Tuition is on Us

Exceptional flexibility

  • 100% Online Followed by In-Person Clinical Hours
  • Choose between morning and evening medical assistant classes

Career-relevant education

  • Job Interview Prep and Resume Services
  • $38,000 Average Starting Salary
  • Career coaching during college and up to 2 years after graduation.

Apply for 100% Tuition Coverage

Michigan residents may be able to qualify for our full-tuition program which entitles them to access Degree Forward's Stepful pathway 100% for free!
Apply today to see if you're eligible.

Program graduates work at

"They are very helpful, very well-mannered with getting me the help and support that I need. The experience has been nothing less than great. I feel like school is easy and self paced, I love it! Thank you Stepful for everything!"

— Takirha, Stepful CMA graduate

A CMA program that fits your life

Degree Forward's Stepful pathway is designed to have your back through everything else you have going on.

Earn your CMA quickly while keeping your job and balancing responsibilities. Our wraparound supports help with child care, transportation, and more.

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 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.

What sets the Stepful pathway apart from other institutions offering medical assistant courses is that all students get a dedicated career coach who places them at an in-person externship to practice their newly learned skills, craft their resume, and even find a job. Best of all, if you don’t land a full-time job within 6 months of earning your certification, you get a full tuition refund.

Earn your medical assistant certification online

Degree Forward and Stepful's CMA pathway is designed for those looking to take the next step in their careers by becoming a certified medical assistant.

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 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.

What sets the Stepful pathway apart from other institutions offering medical assistant courses is that all students get a dedicated career coach who places them at an in-person externship* to practice their newly learned skills, craft their resume, and even find a job. Best of all, if you don’t land a full-time job within 6 months of earning your certification, you get a full tuition refund.

4 months of online training

80 clinical hours

NHA National Certification Prep

85%
certification rate
80%
placement rate

Get hired as a medical assistant

Get a medical assistant job or your money back. Our experienced coaches will prepare you for interviews and connect you with jobs at partner employers.

Medical assistant classes that fit into your life

Learn remotely and in-person, part-time, and at your own schedule. Choose between morning and evening medical assistant classes. Get job-ready in just 4 months.

Supportive community

We’re there for you at every step of the way. Your instructor, coach and peers will do whatever they can to help you succeed.

Medical assistant classes at your own schedule

Learn online, part-time, and at your own schedule. Choose between morning and evening classes. Get a job or your money back.

4 Months

Program length

Part Time

Morning or evening

$38,000

Average starting salary

NHA-CCMA

Certification

What you'll learn

Weeks 1-4

Learn the foundational healthcare knowledge and basic science you need 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 a healthcare externship and job that match your preferences! :)

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