About
Pursue a high-demand career in the medical field as a medical assistant helping patients navigate the healthcare system and assisting healthcare providers.
As a Medical Assistant program student you will gain the skills necessary to care for patients and assist healthcare providers, including:
- Taking vital signs
- Collecting and preparing lab specimens and performing diagnostic tests
- Administering medication and injections
- Collecting and recording data
- Educating patients
You will also learn administrative clinic duties such as:
- Office management and procedures
- Scheduling and billing practices
Organization
Hawkeye Community College - Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center
Hawkeye Community College - Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center, located in Iowa, offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of adult learners, including Certified Nursing Assistant. Melissa Smith is the director of the center and is dedicated to helping students reach their educational and career goals. The center provides a supportive and encouraging environment for adult learners to achieve success.