Stepful provides online training programs for healthcare careers, specifically for roles such as Medical Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians, utilizing a combination of virtual coursework and in-person clinical hours. The startup addresses the shortage of qualified healthcare professionals by offering affordable, accelerated certification pathways and job placement support.
Funding
$56M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
There is a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals, and traditional training programs for roles like Medical Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians can be expensive and time-consuming. This creates barriers to entry for individuals seeking to enter the healthcare field and limits the supply of skilled workers available to meet industry demands.
Solution
Stepful provides accelerated online training programs designed to help individuals launch healthcare careers in high-demand roles such as Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, and Dental Assistants. The platform combines virtual coursework with hands-on clinical experience obtained through partnerships with local clinics and hospitals. Stepful's programs prepare students for national certification exams and provide job coaching services to facilitate successful job placement. The curriculum is designed to be completed in a shorter timeframe and at a lower cost compared to traditional educational pathways, increasing accessibility to healthcare careers.
Target Audience
Stepful primarily targets individuals seeking to enter the healthcare field quickly and affordably, as well as career changers looking for opportunities in high-demand medical roles.
Features
- Online coursework accessible from any device
- In-person clinical hours at partner healthcare facilities
- Curriculum designed to prepare students for the NHA (National Healthcareer Association) certification exams
- Job coaching services, including resume and interview preparation
- Accelerated program duration of approximately 4 months
- Focus on high-demand healthcare roles, including Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Dental Assistant
- A new Dental Assistant program, 100% online