Kirkwood Community College Medical Assisting Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The Medical Assisting Program at Kirkwood Community College equips students with essential skills for administrative and clinical functions in health care settings. The program focuses on instilling professionalism, effective communication, adherence to legal and ethical standards, and the delivery of instructions in medical settings. Graduates are prepared to work as competent entry-level medical assistants under licensed supervision, with an emphasis on pursuing certification and continuous professional development.

The program length for the Medical Assisting Diploma program at Kirkwood Community College is 1  year to complete.

Kirkwood Community College, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been serving the educational needs of eastern Iowa for over half a century. 

With 14 locations across seven counties, it is the leading provider of accessible, affordable, and exceptional education and training in the region. Kirkwood offers a variety of programs, including Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees that transfer to four-year colleges and universities, as well as Applied Science and Technology programs that prepare students for specialized technical careers. 

The college has an open admissions policy and offers credit for life experiences. Kirkwood is accredited by the Iowa Department of Education and The Higher Learning Commission and operates under the regulations of the Iowa Department of Education.