Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant program at College of Western Idaho is a 2- to 4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Nampa, Idaho. The program prepares students for clinical and administrative support roles in physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

This program is part of the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0801). College of Western Idaho also offers a 1- to 2-year certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant for students seeking a shorter pathway into the field. Other programs at the school include certificates in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Network and System Administration, Computer and Information Systems Security, and Computer Support Specialist. Students can expect training in patient intake, clinical procedures, medical recordkeeping, and basic laboratory tasks.