Stepful Snapshot - CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) PROGRAM - CATALOG

Oct 3, 2026

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Stepful Snapshot catalog outlines the CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) hybrid pathway: 20 weeks of online didactic instruction followed by completion of the NHA certification exam and an 80–160 hour in-person externship at a clinical site. The program prepares students for the NHA-CCMA credential, with hands-on practice and live instructor feedback via an at-home clinical skills lab kit. It also includes HIPAA and OSHA certifications, while completion timelines depend on scholar responsiveness to externship and academic requirements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Program Overview

Schedule and Outcomes

Online Training Structure

Assessment Period and Progression

Externship Requirements

General Eligibility

Performance and Attendance

Availability and Responsiveness

Travel and Vaccination Compliance

Immunization Requirements

Stepful Snapshot CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) PROGRAM CATALOG The Stepful catalog can be located here: [https://www.stepful.com/medical-assistant](https://www.stepful.com/medical-assistant). The Stepful CMA program is a hybrid program consisting of 20 weeks of online didactic learning* followed by completion of the NHA certification exam and an 80-160 hour externship (depending on requirements of the externship site) in-person at a clinical site. Stepful recommends taking your certification exam within 2 weeks of completing the online program. This program prepares scholars to sit for The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam to earn the NHA-CCMA certification. It includes opportunities to practice hands-on skills and receive live instructor feedback with an at-home clinical skills lab kit. Students also receive industry-recognized HIPAA and OSHA certifications as part of their participation in the course. The timeline for completing the program is dependent on a variety of factors, including scholar availability to complete externship hours and responsiveness to completing academic and externship requirements throughout the program. Generally, scholars complete the program in 7-10 months, depending on factors listed below (see “Scholar Actions to Accelerate Completion” below for more details) . Futuro Health scholars must complete the Human Touch Healthcare program before enrolling in Stepful through Futuro We advise that all scholars complete these required immunizations prior to completing their Human Touch Healthcare course to ensure that they are ready for enrollment. For those who have not been immunized, this process could take up to 6 months. ● 2 x MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) or titer immunity in the last 3 months ● 2 x Varicella (chickenpox) or titer immunity in the last 3 months ● 3 x Hepatitis B or titer immunity in the last 3 months ● 2 x Covid 19 (Proof of injections-NOTE: there is a 3-week gap needed between the 1st and 2nd immunization) and booster. ● One Step PPD (TB) or blood titer showing non-infection – o This is either a one or two step PPD Mantoux test, blood titer or chest Xray. ● Tdap or titer immunity in the last 3 months Immunization exemptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis; scholars should reach out to their Stepful coach as early as possible if they believe they will need one. Please note: All scholars may be asked to show proof of immunizations required by the clinical sites and some programs with onsite coursework prior to enrollment or externship. The Stepful CMA course consists of 20 weeks of online training*, followed by an in-person externship at a clinical site. The standard externship duration is a minimum of 80 hours, and many sites may require additional hours (up to 160 hours) . Online Program: ● 1.5h live instructor-led classes twice weekly ● Daily assignments, exams, & simulated labs ● Community learning & group projects The first three weeks of the program serve as an assessment period to help ensure you are well positioned to succeed in the Stepful program. During this period, scholars are required to fulfill program-related requirements outlined in this document (submit their enrollment documents, attend classes, maintain a grade higher than 80%, and maintain professional conduct) . If a scholar has successfully fulfilled these requirements at the end of the three weeks, they will continue in the program. If not, they may be removed from the Stepful program. Please note that an externship is an integral part of program completion and scholars will need to adhere to the following Stepful CCMA Externship requirements: ● General Requirements ○ Be 18 years or older. ○ Hold a High School Degree or GED from a United States-accredited educational institution. ○ Be proficient in spoken and written English. ○ Be legally eligible to work in the United States. ○ Stepful cannot currently enroll MA student

FAQs

How is the Stepful CCMA program structured and how long does it take?

It combines 20 weeks of online didactic learning with the NHA certification exam and an in-person externship of 80–160 hours. Most scholars complete the program in about 7–10 months, depending on externship and academic requirement completion.

What immunizations are required before enrolling and how is timing handled?

Students must complete required immunizations (or titer immunity) before enrollment, including MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, COVID-19 (with a 3-week gap between dose 1 and 2 plus a booster), TB screening, and Tdap or titer immunity. Exemptions may be granted case-by-case via the Stepful coach.

What are the key externship eligibility and performance requirements?

Externship requirements include being at least 18, holding a U.S.-accredited high school degree or GED, being proficient in English, and being legally eligible to work in the U.S. Students must maintain a passing grade of 80% or higher and attend program sessions.

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by Rizky