Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary is a one- to two-year certificate program at Hawkeye Community College, a public institution in Waterloo, Iowa. This program is part of the health and medical administrative services field (CIP 51.0716) and prepares students for front-office roles in healthcare facilities, covering medical terminology, scheduling, billing, records management, and professional communication.

Hawkeye Community College offers a variety of certificate programs across health and technical fields. Related programs at the college include Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, and Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. Students completing this certificate are prepared for administrative positions in clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations.