Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution. The program prepares students for entry-level clinical and administrative roles in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings, covering patient care tasks, medical office procedures, and basic clinical skills.

This program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801). Hawkeye Community College also offers related programs including Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, and Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. Healthcare-focused students may also explore the Occupational Therapist Assistant program available at the same institution.