Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is a 2-to-4-year certificate program offered by this public university in Fairbanks, Alaska. The program falls within the clinical/medical laboratory science field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students for clinical support roles, covering patient intake procedures, vital signs measurement, medical office tasks, phlebotomy basics, and coordination between clinical staff.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks also offers related programs including Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician, Instrumentation Technology, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. This longer-format certificate provides a more comprehensive clinical training experience compared to shorter medical assistant programs.