Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at University of Alaska Southeast is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Juneau, AK. Within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801), the program prepares students for entry-level positions supporting clinical and administrative functions in physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings, with training in patient intake, vital signs monitoring, and basic clinical procedures.

University of Alaska Southeast offers a range of technical and health-related certificate programs alongside medical assisting, including Carpentry/Carpenter, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Marine Transportation, and Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. Students in this program can expect instruction in medical office procedures, clinical skills, and healthcare documentation practices applicable to healthcare support roles in Alaska and beyond.