Medical/Clinical Assistant

Highland Community College, a public institution in Freeport, IL, offers the Medical/Clinical Assistant program as a one- to two-year certificate. The program prepares students for administrative and clinical support roles in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings.

This program falls within the medical/clinical assisting field (CIP 51.0801). Highland Community College also offers a two- to four-year certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant for students seeking more in-depth training, as well as other programs in Registered Nursing, Cosmetology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Industrial Technology, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Students can expect training in patient intake, medical procedures, recordkeeping, and basic clinical tasks.