Medical/Clinical Assistant

Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA offers a one- to two-year certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant. This public college program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and trains students in the clinical and administrative competencies needed to work in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other ambulatory care environments.

The curriculum covers patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG procedures, medical billing, and electronic health records. Related programs at Kirkwood Community College include Diesel Mechanics Technology, Computer Support Specialist, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Culinary Arts, offering students a wide range of vocational training choices at this Cedar Rapids institution.