Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Northwestern College is a one-to-two-year credential at this private for-profit institution in Oak Lawn, IL. The program prepares students to perform both clinical and administrative duties in medical offices and outpatient settings, including taking vital signs, preparing examination rooms, scheduling appointments, and processing patient records.

This program falls within the allied health and medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801). Northwestern College offers several related health programs, including Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, all at the certificate level. The medical assisting curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical practice, equipping students with the dual administrative and patient care competencies required in today's medical office environments.