Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a one- to two-year certificate program offered at Eastern Iowa Community College District, a public institution in Davenport, IA. The program trains students in both administrative and clinical tasks performed in medical offices and healthcare facilities, including patient intake, vital signs, medical recordkeeping, and assisting with examinations.

Falling within the allied health field (CIP 51.0801), this program prepares graduates for entry-level medical assistant roles in physician offices, clinics, and outpatient care centers. Eastern Iowa Community College District offers a range of related programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician.