Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Cerro Coso Community College is a one-to-two-year certificate at this public institution in Ridgecrest, CA. This program falls within the health professions and clinical sciences field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students for clinical and administrative duties in medical offices, clinics, and healthcare facilities.

Related programs at Cerro Coso Community College include a longer Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate, Welding Technology/Welder at multiple certificate levels, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications certificates. Students can expect coursework covering patient intake, vital signs, clinical procedures, medical terminology, and basic administrative tasks such as scheduling and records management.