Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant program at Athens Technical College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Athens, GA. Classified under CIP code 51.0801 in the medical assisting field, the program prepares students to support healthcare providers with both administrative tasks and clinical procedures in physician offices, clinics, and outpatient care facilities.

Athens Technical College also offers related programs including Physical Therapy Assistant, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, and Electrician at two credential levels. Students in the Medical/Clinical Assistant program can expect training in patient intake, medical recordkeeping, vital signs measurement, injection techniques, phlebotomy, and electronic health record systems used in a variety of clinical settings.