Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a certificate program (1–2 years) offered at Anoka Technical College, a public institution in Anoka, MN. This program is part of the medical assisting field and provides foundational training for students seeking to perform clinical and administrative duties in outpatient and clinical care settings.

Classified under CIP code 51.0801, this program is among the shorter health care certificate offerings at Anoka Technical College. The college also offers a longer Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate (2–4 years) for students seeking more in-depth preparation. Additional related programs include Medical Reception/Receptionist, Computer and Information Systems Security, Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster, and Quality Control Technology. Students can expect instruction in vital signs, patient preparation, medical documentation, electronic health records, and basic clinical procedures relevant to medical assisting roles.