Online Healthcare Programs with CareerStep
Western Kentucky University has partnered with CareerStep, a leading provider of online workforce training programs. CareerStep’s online career training programs offer flexible healthcare training with experienced instructors, making it a convenient option for busy learners pursuing a new career in healthcare, administration, and tech.
Whether you’re changing careers or enhancing your skills, these online healthcare courses will help prepare you to sit for important industry certification exams.
Level-Up with Healthcare Career Training Programs
CareerStep's online healthcare programs are self-paced, fully online, and can be completed on your schedule. After completing your program’s final exam, you'll be prepared to sit for your third-party certification exam. Healthcare training courses available through this partnership include:
Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist Program
The Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist program focuses on the importance of clinical standards in the development of interoperable electronic health records. Learners will study best practices for several procedures, including coding and reimbursement. This program also covers medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medico-legal rules, and HIPAA.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,999
- CEHRS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Dental Assistant Program
The Dental Assistant program helps prepare individuals to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) certification exams. Courses cover essential skills like infection control, dental radiology, patient care, and office management, helping learners gain the comprehensive knowledge needed for dental assisting careers.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,799
- NELDA and RDA Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Hemodialysis Technician Program
This program prepares you to support patients with kidney disease by providing essential training in the operation of dialysis equipment, monitoring vital signs, drawing blood, and maintaining accurate patient records. You'll gain foundational knowledge to help you pursue certification exams such as the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) and Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT).
- Full access for 12 months
- $4,199
- CHT and CCHT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Administrative Assistant w/ EHR Program
Learn the skills you need to become a medical administrative assistant while preparing for two industry-recognized certifications. This Medical Administrative Assistant training program is designed to help you prepare for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification exams. This program covers topics such as patient care coordination, medical laws and ethics, and electronic health records (EHR).
- Full access for 8 months
- $3,499
- CMAA and CEHRS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Assistant Program
The CareerStep Medical Assistant program is designed to help prepare individuals to sit for their certification exams, including CCMA, CPT, and CET. The training covers essential areas such as patient care, medical terminology, and clinical procedures, equipping learners with practical knowledge for various healthcare settings.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,799
- CCMA, CPT, and CET Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Billing Program
The CareerStep Medical Billing training program includes essential knowledge for healthcare reimbursement processes. It covers key topics such as medical terminology, health information management, and revenue cycle management. This program also helps to prepare individuals to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam.
- Full access for 8 months
- $3,399
- CBCS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Coding and Billing Professional Program
Take the first steps toward becoming a Medical Coding and Billing Professional. Topics covered in this program include reimbursement methodologies, biomedical sciences, and current code sets. This training includes a voucher for the CPC exam, the AAPC Practicode course, and a membership to the AAPC. The Medical Coding and Billing Professional program also helps prepare you to sit for the CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) exam offered by NHA.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,699
- CPC and CBCS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
This program prepares you for the Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) exam. You’ll build both administrative and clinical skills through coursework in HIPAA, laboratory testing, and essential procedures. Training includes a venipuncture kit to support hands-on learning and exam preparation for certifications such as the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and CMLA.
- Full access for 12 months
- $4,199
- CMLA and CPT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Office Manager Program
The Medical Office Manager training program helps you build skills in medical billing, healthcare regulations, office management, and computer applications. This program also includes the certification prep materials that you need to sit for the CMAA, CEHRS, and CBCS certification exams.
- Full access for 8 months
- $4,199
- CMAA, CEHRS, and CBCS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Records Specialist Program
This program prepares you for a career as a medical records specialist or health information technician. You’ll cover topics like privacy laws, telehealth skills, documentation management, and so much more. This training also includes an exam voucher for the CEHRS certification.
- Full access for 4 months
- $2,799
- CEHRS Certification prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Scribe Program
This program introduces the foundational knowledge and documentation skills needed to support healthcare providers in clinical settings. You'll learn medical terminology, basic anatomy, pharmacology, and how to accurately transcribe physician notes and medical records. The curriculum also covers common procedures, administrative tasks, and electronic health record (EHR) navigation.
- Full access for 8 months
- $3,199
- CEHRS Certification prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Transcription Editing Program
The CareerStep Medical Transcription Editing training program is certified and approved by the Approval Committee for Certificate Programs (ACCP), which is a joint committee established by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). This program covers topics like healthcare documentation and diagnostic reports. It also includes a transcription foot pedal, an AHDI membership, and a voucher to take the RHDS exam.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,799
- RHDS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Patient Care Technician Program
This program prepares you to support patients in clinical and long-term care settings while helping you build skills to pursue certifications such as CPCT/A, CPT, and CET. Training covers topics including anatomy, pharmacology basics, EKGs, and phlebotomy, with a venipuncture kit included for hands-on practice. You’ll also learn to assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, and collect lab specimens.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,799
- CPCT/A, CPT, and CET Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Pharmacy Technician Training Program
This program includes in-depth courses that cover essential topics, including pharmacy law and regulations, business practices, and pharmaceutical calculations. The pharmacy technician program will help you prepare to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,899
- PTCE and ExCPT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Phlebotomy Technician Program
This program provides foundational training in infection control, anatomy, lab procedures, and venipuncture. A venipuncture kit is included to support hands-on practice. The curriculum is designed to help you prepare for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam and includes interactive coursework to build clinical knowledge and confidence.
- Full access for 8 months
- $1,899
- CPT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Learn More About the Courses Offered
Contact CareerStep about the Western Kentucky University partner program directly at 1-877-225-7151 or by email at apinfo@careerstep.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
These programs are completely online.
No, CareerStep programs do not directly award certifications. Each program page lists specific certifications your career program will help you prepare for upon completion. Your program also comes with a voucher for a relevant, industry-recognized exam. Depending on your training program, you can prepare for various certifications in healthcare.
Yes, CareerStep health care training programs are totally flexible, online, and self-paced. You will have access to your program for a set amount of time (depending on the program), but when and where you study is completely up to you.
CareerStep cannot offer—or accept—traditional financial aid, such as student scholarships, loans, and grants through FAFSA. However, CareerStep does offer a variety of flexible payment options, installment plans, and even discounts for U.S. veterans, Active Duty service members, and their spouses.
CareerStep recommends a laptop or PC, as well as a stable internet connection. Mobile devices such as iPads, Chromebooks, tablets, or smartphones will only work for basic study. CareerStep does not recommend mobile devices as the Learner’s main or only source of study as additional 3rd party tools that CareerStep uses inside Canvas may not be compatible.
Learners will access course materials through Canvas, a 3rd party LMS that allows the Learner to work in the cloud. For best performance, Canvas should be used on the current or first previous major release of the Learner’s web browser.
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