Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this public institution in South Charleston, WV. The program is part of the medical assistant field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students to perform both administrative and clinical duties in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings, including tasks such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and managing medical records.

BridgeValley Community & Technical College also offers programs in Civil Engineering Technologies, Instrumentation Technology, Electromechanical Technologies, Construction Engineering Technology, and Building/Home/Construction Inspection. Students in the medical/clinical assistant program can expect coursework in medical terminology, basic clinical procedures, infection control, electronic health records, and professional ethics, along with an externship component that provides practical experience in a healthcare environment.