Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

The Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary certificate program at Iowa Lakes Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public college in Estherville, IA. The program prepares students for administrative roles in healthcare settings, covering medical terminology, billing and coding basics, office management, electronic health records, and patient communication.

This program falls within the health information and medical office field (CIP 51.0716) and is one of several certificate tracks at Iowa Lakes Community College. Related programs at the college include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Electrician, Carpentry/Carpenter, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Graduates are typically prepared for front-office and administrative support positions in clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations.