Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant program at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a 1-to-2-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Chicago, IL. The program prepares students to support healthcare providers by performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and handling administrative duties in medical office environments.

This program is part of the medical/clinical assisting field (CIP 51.0801). Malcolm X College also offers certificate programs in Health Information/Medical Records Administration, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Students seeking entry-level healthcare credentials in Chicago can explore a variety of allied health programs at this campus.