Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a one- to two-year certificate program offered at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, a public institution in Brainerd, MN. The program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students for clinical and administrative support roles in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings.

Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers a variety of technical programs alongside medical assisting, including Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Network and System Administration/Administrator at both certificate levels, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Students seeking entry-level healthcare support roles may find the Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate at the Brainerd campus a practical credential pathway into the healthcare workforce.