Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at CET-San Diego, a private nonprofit institution located in San Diego, CA. The program trains students in both administrative and clinical tasks performed in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings.

The program falls within the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801). CET-San Diego also offers certificate programs in Building Construction Technology/Technician and Welding Technology/Welder. Students can expect instruction in medical terminology, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, electronic health records, appointment scheduling, and billing procedures, preparing graduates for entry-level medical assistant positions across a range of healthcare environments.