Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Mercy College of Health Sciences is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this private nonprofit institution in Des Moines, Iowa. The program trains students for clinical and administrative roles in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other ambulatory care settings.

This program is part of the medical assisting field under CIP code 51.0801. Mercy College of Health Sciences also offers related programs including Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Registered Nursing, and Radiologic Technology/Science. Students can expect training in clinical procedures such as vital signs and specimen collection alongside administrative tasks including scheduling, medical records, and billing.