Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Cape Fear Community College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Wilmington, NC. Classified under CIP code 51.0801 in the medical assisting field, this shorter-format program provides foundational training in clinical and administrative medical assisting tasks for entry-level positions in health care facilities.

Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington offers a range of related programs for students interested in health care administration and allied health, including Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Medical Office Management/Administration, Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant, Cosmetology, and Culinary Arts, as well as technical programs in Architectural, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering Technologies. Students can expect coursework in medical terminology, basic clinical procedures, and patient communication.