Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant program at Herzing University-Brookfield in Brookfield, Wisconsin is a one- to two-year certificate program at this private nonprofit institution. The program prepares students for both clinical and administrative duties in outpatient healthcare settings, including medical offices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics.

This program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and is one of several health-focused credentials offered at Herzing University-Brookfield. Related programs at the school include a longer Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Physical Therapy Assistant, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Network and System Administration. Students can expect training in clinical skills such as specimen collection and patient intake as well as administrative functions including scheduling, medical records, and insurance documentation.