Online Training Solutions: Moving Career Paths Forward
With industry-recognized healthcare training, we’ll help you develop valuable job skills and help you prepare to test for relevant certifications.
Take Control of Your Career Path
KIP Network has partnered with recognized and Accredited Academic Partners to help people like you train for a rewarding new career. Programs available through this partnership include.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Our online medical assistant training will help you start your career as a Certified Medical Assistant by preparing you for full certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Technician + EKG Technician.
- $65,000 Median Salary*
- Medical Assistant (Diploma) — $5,699.00
3 Reasons to Complete Your Medical Assistant Training With CareerStep
Learn on your terms.
24/7 Web access means you can learn whenever and wherever you want, sandwiching study time in between your other obligations.
Ask for help anytime.
Our training is online, but you’re never alone. Real people support you every step of the way via phone, live chat, and email.
Love your job.
In a recent U.S News & World Report top-20 list of healthcare support jobs (based on salary, job market, future growth, stress, and work-life balance), medical assistant ranked #10.
What You’ll Learn
Body Basics
Get familiar with essential anatomy, foundational healthcare science, and medical terminology.
Patient Care
Learn how to obtain vital signs and perform a variety of skills to assist with patient care.
Medical Procedures
Perform phlebotomy and EKGs, label and process specimens, and assist physicians with procedures efficiently.
Body Basics
Efficiently manage medical records, handle insurance, and run patient waiting rooms smoothly.
MEDICAL BILLING & CODING
Take the first step toward your future as a Certified Medical Billing and Coding Professional—all from the comfort of your home. Train online, build skills, and start your career today!
- $75,000 Median Salary*
- Medical Billing and Coding — $4,799.00
PHLEBOTOMY TECH
Prepare for your Phlebotomy Technician certification and step into a rewarding medical career. Build essential skills, gain confidence, and pursue a profession that’s both challenging and fulfilling.
- $60,000 Median Salary*
- Phlebotomy Tech Professional — $4,199.00
PHARMACY TECH
Start your journey with quality Pharmacy Technician certification prep. Gain practical skills, prepare with confidence, and take the first step toward an exciting, secure, and rewarding new healthcare career.
- $65,000 Median Salary*
- Pharmacy Tech Professional — $4,699.00
Medical Administrative Assistant
Train as a Medical Administrative Assistant and build a rewarding career in healthcare. Learn essential office skills, support medical professionals, and prepare for an in-demand role—all from home.
- $70,000 Median Salary*
- Medical Administrative Assistant — $4,999.00
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Prepare for NELDA certification and take the next steps toward DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification with CareerStep’s online Dental Assistant Training.
- $70,000 Median Salary*
- Dental Assistant — $4,899.00
OPTICIAN EXAM PREP
Get ready for success with Optician Exam Prep. Strengthen your knowledge, build confidence, and prepare to launch a rewarding career helping patients see better with professional eye care expertise.
- $65,000 Median Salary*
- Optician Exam Prep — $4,899.00
STERILE PROCESSING
Prepare for a vital healthcare role with Sterile Processing training. Learn essential techniques to ensure patient safety, gain in-demand skills, and start a stable, rewarding career in medical support services.
- $65,000 Median Salary*
- Sterile Processing — $4,799.00
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Train to become a Patient Care Technician and make a real difference in healthcare. Learn essential clinical skills, support patients directly, and build a rewarding, in-demand medical career.
- $60,000 Median Salary*
- 15% Predicted 10-Year Job Growth*
Start Your New Career Today with No Out-of-Pocket Cost to get started!
Through our partner Ignyte, students can access low-interest private student loans designed to remove the financial barrier with starting their program. Financing is available exclusively to approved school partnerships, with zero down payment and no out-of-pocket cost to begin.
Online Dental Assistant Training FAQs
Do I need clinical hours to complete my training?
Yes, clinical hours are an essential component of your training—particularly as you work towards certification and potential employment. They give you a chance to test your current skill level and put all your new knowledge to work in real-world settings.
CareerStep does not guarantee externships. A learner’s placement in and completion of an externship is solely the learner’s responsibility and may be subject to additional requirements, such as a background check and successful completion of a CareerStep course. This is particularly important for learners seeking to complete their externship in Alabama, District of Columbia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Please note that CareerStep will not sign agreements with sites in the above-referenced states or provide evidence of insurance to those sites.
How much do dental assistants make?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental assistants make an average of $47,300 per year.*
What does a dental assistant do?
Dental assistants provide dentists with chairside support during exams and procedures; greet, seat, and situate patients; sterilize and prepare instruments; take dental impressions; manage office records; schedule and confirm appointments; advise patients on basic at-home oral care; and sometimes take X-rays.
What are dental assistants not allowed to do?
It varies by state, but most dental assistants who certify using online dental assistant programs that are accredited by the AMT cannot administer anesthesia or perform most direct-contact dental procedures. Your employer will clarify.
What do I need to do to get NELDA certified?
The National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) has 3 component exams: the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, the Infection Control Exam (ICE), and the Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology (AMP) exam. Your CareerStep Dental Assistant Program will prepare you to sit for the full NELDA certification and includes a voucher that you can use for the three component exams (RHS, ICE, and AMP).
Once you have completed all three of the NELDA component exams, you will need to meet the work experience requirement criteria of 300 hours, to meet the full NELDA certification.
What do I need to do to get my CDA certification?
Before you can sit for your DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate, you’ll need to:
- Pass the RHS and ICE components of the NELDA exam.
- 3,500 hours of work experience.
- Pass the General Chair Assisting exam.
Your CareerStep Dental Assistant program helps prepare you to sit for the three exam components of the NELDA certification and includes the coursework for your General Chair Assisting exam- which is required for CDA certification. As part of your program, you’ll receive a voucher to cover the cost of the NELDA exam.
What do I need to do to get my RDA certification?
Our Dental Assistant Program helps you prepare for the AMT Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam both through your course curriculum and by helping you prepare for an entry level job as a dental assistant. To qualify to take the RDA exam, you’ll need to meet one of the following criteria:
- Graduate from, or be scheduled to graduate from an accredited or approved dental program.
- Complete a military dental training dental program and have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a dental assistant.
- Or have a minimum of three years (5,250 hours) experience working as a dental assistant.
MyCAA learners will have the option of covering the NELDA exams or the AMT RDA exam ($135).
Healthcare
If you’re interested in working in the healthcare industry, take the first step toward a new career with one of the Recognized and Accredited Academic Partners’ online healthcare training programs. These affordable programs are all offered online and can be taken at your own pace. From clinical care to healthcare administration, browse our offerings to find the healthcare training option that is right for you.
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A Higher Standard for Online Training
With a humans-come-first approach, deep roots, and an intentional focus on employability, we don’t see you as an anonymous learner. Our goal is to prepare you for the career you want and need.
Celebrated History
Established in 1992, we’ve got nearly 30 years of experience of helping people in the healthcare industry.
Job Market Alignment
You’ll only learn the skills employers are looking for, so you can prepare for a career in high-growth fields across the country.
No Experience Necessary
We can help bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be—regardless of your experience level.
Trusted Results
More than 150 healthcare systems, academic institutions, primary care associations, and rural health clinics utilize CareerStep's training programs.
Online by Design
We put you in the driver’s seat—all our job training programs are totally flexible and self-paced.
End-to-End Support
We’ve got your back 100% from sign-up, all the way through completion.
A Smart Investment
Reasonable pricing and flexible payment options help ease the financial burden.
Military Friendly
We accept MyCAA and ACA funds to help service members and their spouses learn new career-relevant skills.
Every journey starts with a first step.
Times are tough. Maybe you’re frustrated with living paycheck to paycheck. You might be struggling to provide for your family in an unstable job market. And you’re likely looking for better options. But you don’t have to do it alone. With fully online training programs — all designed to help you get your foot in the door and set you on the path toward a rewarding career — we can help.
3 Simple Steps to Real-World Success
We believe the real fun begins after you complete your career training—when you get to apply your knowledge in an authentic job setting. That’s why we’ll be by your side through every phase of your training.
Work with a Career Advisor to discuss your goals, choose your program, and start training.
Learn employable skills and prep for certifications.
Explore job opportunities.
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