Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Hennepin Technical College is a one- to two-year credential at this public institution in Brooklyn Park, MN. This program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and trains students in clinical skills such as patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, clinical documentation, and basic administrative tasks required in outpatient and ambulatory healthcare settings.

Hennepin Technical College offers a range of additional programs including Recording Arts Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security, and Computer Support Specialist. The one- to two-year certificate provides a focused entry point into medical assisting, with a longer two- to four-year Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate also available at the college for students seeking more extensive preparation.