Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Central Oregon Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Bend, OR. The program falls within the allied health assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students to perform both clinical and administrative duties in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient settings. Training typically includes patient intake, medical recordkeeping, specimen collection, and basic clinical procedures.

Central Oregon Community College offers a range of vocational and technical certificates alongside this program. Related offerings include Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. This one- to two-year certificate provides a shorter-term pathway for students seeking entry into the healthcare support workforce in central Oregon.